# Motor Trend Test: New Sti
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive
**Created:** [December 1, 2007, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580 "2007-12-01T18:54:00Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 1
### Author:  [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)
#### Post date: [December 1, 2007, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580/1 "2007-12-01T18:54:00Z")
> **[2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI - First Drive - Motor Trend Video](http://www.motortrend.com/cars/subaru/impreza/2008/2008-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti/)**
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> The long-awaited 2008 Subaru STI is finally here, but how does it stack up against the outgoing model? Does it have what it takes to duke it out with the all-new Evo X? We take the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI on a first drive to find out in this...
Numbers are more promising than the new Evo GSR in the 1/4, but we have not seen the new Evo MR’s numbers and thats a better comparo to the STi IMHO.
Damm the new STi is pricey :eek:
Jeller
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### Author:  [@psphinx81](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psphinx81)
#### Post date: [December 1, 2007, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580/2 "2007-12-01T19:04:26Z")
39k… HOLY SHIT
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### Author:  [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)
#### Post date: [December 1, 2007, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580/3 "2007-12-01T19:14:09Z")
damn that price is steep as fuck. crazyness
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### Author:  [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2007, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580/4 "2007-12-02T06:56:10Z")
Is navagation standard, or do you have to get the 3,800 navi/bbs package to get it?
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### Author:  [@nelstoys](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nelstoys)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2007, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580/5 "2007-12-02T07:41:59Z")
I like the old ones better. The new rears are “ass” ugly. But the performance seems to be there. So mabe it will grow on me.
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### Author:  [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2007, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580/6 "2007-12-02T07:46:35Z")
Seems like a slow steering ratio. Anyone else think so?
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### Author:  [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2007, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580/7 "2007-12-02T08:57:08Z")
Meh. I was exited about it a month ago, but the more I see it’s less and less exiting. Some angles it looks plain ugly, others it looks good. Handling seems to be similar to the 2006, even with the wider tires, which makes me think that it’s not the much better platform Subaru is trying to advertise. I’m still going to have to drive one to decide.
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### Author:  [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2007, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580/8 "2007-12-02T10:19:05Z")
Shit!! I want it. I’ll take one in white with some vinyl on the tails.😛
I just can’t figure out why they would those shit seats. The ones in my car have more side bolster on the seat bottom.
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### Author:  [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2007, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580/9 "2007-12-02T10:20:03Z")
not so hawt
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### Author:  [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2007, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580/10 "2007-12-02T10:31:34Z")
$39k? ROFL.
I’ll take a 335i thanks.
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### Author:  [@Scott](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Scott)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2007, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580/11 "2007-12-02T12:35:12Z")
Christ thats ugly
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### Author:  [@cdvma](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cdvma)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2007, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580/12 "2007-12-02T12:36:51Z")
[quote=“psphinx81,post:2,topic:39580"”]
39k… HOLY SHIT
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The article said 39k loaded…not base.
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### Author:  [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2007, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580/13 "2007-12-02T12:52:49Z")
[quote=“POOPRA,post:4,topic:39580"”]
Is navagation standard, or do you have to get the 3,800 navi/bbs package to get it?
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[quote=“cdvma,post:12,topic:39580"”]
The article said 39k loaded…not base.
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legitimizing the $35,640 starting price.
Word^
The only options are a $2000 BBS package (foglights and forged multispoke wheels in place of standard five-spoke cast alloys) and a $3800 BBS/Navigation package. Loaded, the STI retails for $39,440, stiff for a Subaru but still a bargain next to the comparably equipped A3, which can crest $41,000
Seems by how its stated, that the Navi and BBS pack are a together package. :gay2:
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### Author:  [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2007, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580/14 "2007-12-02T13:14:20Z")
everyone is forgetting the price of the new MR, 45K, seems like the sti is the better deal
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### Author:  [@RobHimself](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobHimself)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2007, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580/15 "2007-12-02T13:23:04Z")
I didnt know the MR was going to be that much more. The new evo is one ugly fucking car though. Looks like a riced out audi.
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### Author:  [@psphinx81](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psphinx81)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2007, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580/16 "2007-12-02T13:49:13Z")
they both suck. RIP sti’s and evo’s
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### Author:  [@SnowboardinWNY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SnowboardinWNY)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2007, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580/17 "2007-12-02T18:04:44Z")
[http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=123768?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..3](http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=123768?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..3)
Anyone come across this page yet. As stated before, sure the performance is there, no question about that. When I have the money I hope I can find a decent 06 STI. 06 FTW
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### Author:  [@rdandy5875](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rdandy5875)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2007, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580/18 "2007-12-02T18:06:51Z")
i thought the new evo mr was 35-36k???
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### Author:  [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2007, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580/19 "2007-12-02T18:18:26Z")
[quote=“rdandy5875,post:18,topic:39580"”]
i thought the new evo mr was 35-36k???
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Wasn’t the current MR around that?
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### Author:  [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2007, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-trend-test-new-sti/39580/20 "2007-12-02T18:22:50Z")
[quote=“66impalass,post:14,topic:39580"”]
everyone is forgetting the price of the new MR, 45K, seems like the sti is the better deal
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I am pretty sure that the actual msrp has not been released yet. I will expect the MR to come in at about the 40K mark though also.
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