Topic: Changes for 2009 Impreza US model (maybe Canada?)

[Zombie]

The rumor is that in 2010 or 11 there going to add a 6-speed. Something I think the car has need for a few years now.

[quadzilla]

The rumor is that in 2010 or 11 there going to add a 6-speed. Something I think the car has need for a few years now.

And in other news by 2020 they finally replace the 4-speed auto in other models. 

[Snowman]

The rumor is that in 2010 or 11 there going to add a 6-speed. Something I think the car has need for a few years now.

I’m not convinced a six speed is good fro daily driving. To me that extra shift can be a PITA at times while tearing around the streets.

[initial_D]

The 09 WRX265 does seem like a very good value, especially comparing to the 08 STi.

2009 WRX265 5-door
Purchasing Details:    MSRP   $34,895.00
   
PDI & Freight   $1,495.00
Air Tax   $100.00
Accessories   $0.00
Purchase Price   $36,490.00
Deposit   -$0.00
   
Balance to Finance   $36,490.00
    
Period of Loan   36 months
APR   3.9%
Charge for Credit   $3,363.44
Total Payable   $19,462.08
   
Basic Rate   $514.87
PST   $0.00
GST/FST Taxes   $25.74
   
$ Monthly Cost   $540.61
   
......................................................   
   
2008 WRX STI Purchasing Details:

MSRP   $44,995.00
   
PDI & Freight   $1,495.00
Air Tax   $100.00
Accessories   $0.00
Purchase Price   $46,590.00
Deposit   -$0.00
   
Balance to Finance   $46,590.00
    
Period of Loan   36 months
APR   4.9%
Charge for Credit   $5,007.66
Total Payable   $31,179.90
   
Basic Rate   $824.87
PST   $0.00
GST/FST Taxes   $41.24
   
$ Monthly Cost   $866.11
   
   
   
   

[Snowman]

When we see the rates on the 2009 base STI at $39k the difference will be much less.

[Zombie]

The rumor is that in 2010 or 11 there going to add a 6-speed. Something I think the car has need for a few years now.

I’m not convinced a six speed is good fro daily driving. To me that extra shift can be a PITA at times while tearing around the streets.

This maybe true the only 6 speed that I have ever driven was the RSX type-s and it was a joy to row. But if you have a lot of lower end torque you may not need it.  I think there would be a good increase in millage on the highway with a sixth speed though. 120 kph in fifth is 3000 rpm I think it should be closer to 2200.

[quadzilla]

I think there would be a good increase in millage on the highway with a sixth speed though. 120 kph in fifth is 3000 rpm I think it should be closer to 2200.

This would only be true if the changed the final ratio and not fill in a ratio in the middle with the extra cog.

[DriverJeff]

Indeed... at 120km/h in 6th my car is turning 4000 rpms!  An overdrive it is not.  A good 5 speed or a good 6 speed... I don't care -- just as long as I can shift it myself and it feels good doing so.

[quadzilla]

120 kph in fifth is 3000 rpm I think it should be closer to 2200.

Indeed... at 120km/h in 6th my car is turning 4000 rpms!  An overdrive it is not.  A good 5 speed or a good 6 speed... I don't care -- just as long as I can shift it myself and it feels good doing so.

3,000 rpm = 150kph in my wagon 

[DriverJeff]

White with the gold wheels - now that's a combo. Fair enough Giant, white really isn't my color anyway.

I was thinking the Dark Grey - especially now that the 09 stock wheels come carbon.

And yeah, the 265 is looking like a great deal...I can just picture myself flying up North to go skiing in my 265 hatch....mmmmmmmmmmmmm

...but Vman, will the spoiler be big enough for ya?  You're used to that massive ironing board strapped to the back. 

[Snowman]

I only love spoilers as much as you love women's cars..... 

Ouch 

[Triple Bob]

It looks like it will be a great car, question is, how did they get it so wrong in 2008..?

[Zombie]

It looks like it will be a great car, question is, how did they get it so wrong in 2008..?

I think Toyota added some vanilla to the mix.
Hopefully when I'm done modding my car it will be as good or better then the new 265.

[rrocket]

^^Have you been following along Import Tuners WRX mod-up???

[DriverJeff]

I only love spoilers as much as you love women's cars..... 

 

[Snowman]

http://www.subaru.com/sub/misc/2008/autoshow/ny0311/wrx/index.html?module=legend&cid=url_ani_subdir

[Zombie]

^^Have you been following along Import Tuners WRX mod-up???

Yes I was but have they updated it lately? I kept reading the same article over and over.

[DriverJeff]

Was snoopin' the Subie Canada website last night, building 'my' 265 hatchback and noticed the min. fuel requirement was 87 octane.  Is this just to appease everyone squawkin' about fuel costs lately and that's what it'll run on if the computer retards the timing, or have they actually done something to make it run normally on regular fuel?

More and more this is looking like the do-everything car I'm after -- yes, even at Cdn prices. 

[Zombie]

Was snoopin' the Subie Canada website last night, building 'my' 265 hatchback and noticed the min. fuel requirement was 87 octane.  Is this just to appease everyone squawkin' about fuel costs lately and that's what it'll run on if the computer retards the timing, or have they actually done something to make it run normally on regular fuel?

More and more this is looking like the do-everything car I'm after -- yes, even at Cdn prices. 

They are calling it a high pressure turbo (maybe 14-16 PSI) so I don't see how 87 would work or even be recommended. If you run 87 I would expect less HP, terrible fuel economy and black soot but I'm sure the computer will compensate.

[Snowman]

Was snoopin' the Subie Canada website last night, building 'my' 265 hatchback and noticed the min. fuel requirement was 87 octane.  Is this just to appease everyone squawkin' about fuel costs lately and that's what it'll run on if the computer retards the timing, or have they actually done something to make it run normally on regular fuel?

More and more this is looking like the do-everything car I'm after -- yes, even at Cdn prices. 

They are calling it a high pressure turbo (maybe 14-16 PSI) so I don't see how 87 would work or even be recommended. If you run 87 I would expect less HP, terrible fuel economy and black soot but I'm sure the computer will compensate.

87 vs. 91  that would be like going to a bar and ordering a Blue instead of a Stella  .