Subaru 216A (subaru version of FT-86) confirmed!
10-27-2009, 11:04 AM
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Call me a skeptic, but that information is from 7tune, which is FAR from an official press release.
While the car does sound appealing, I wouldn't put too much stock in this until you hear something from Subaru or Toyota.
While the car does sound appealing, I wouldn't put too much stock in this until you hear something from Subaru or Toyota.
10-27-2009, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Kremlin,Oct 27 2009, 12:29 PM
Looks good.. Throw in the USDM STi drivetrain and I'm sold.
10-27-2009, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Vik2000,Oct 27 2009, 01:56 PM
What, Subaru can make the car look that good?
And like what above said, how is this confirmed?
And like what above said, how is this confirmed?
10-27-2009, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by EVAN&MONICA,Oct 27 2009, 10:33 AM
I soo called it the only way this car would ever exist in the states would be in an AWD form 
Pretty cool in that case though I would consider getting one of those for Monica maybe
Pretty cool in that case though I would consider getting one of those for Monica maybe
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10-27-2009, 03:49 PM
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Of course the Subie version will have a terrible plastic interior, seats from a pickup, and no radio, as well as hot pink STI decals and 8 inches of ground clearance.
10-27-2009, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by JonBoy,Oct 27 2009, 10:20 AM
Unless I was up north, I'd still probably take the Toyota unless the Subaru is significantly more sporting. I don't want AWD unless I absolutely need it. 220 lbs more (100 kg) is a lot and I'd prefer to have a lighter car all day long.
I'm wondering if this would replace the WRX STi completely, since they are very similar dimensionally? If so, you can expect $30K+ for the price tag.
I'm wondering if this would replace the WRX STi completely, since they are very similar dimensionally? If so, you can expect $30K+ for the price tag.
10-27-2009, 06:09 PM
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looks like subie wants to keep the parts as interchangeable as possible, great move. Like I said before, the one that comes with the turbo first will peak my interest. I love subes, I just wished they made a coupe, so this def gets me going. ihowever I do prefer rwd to awd mostly cuz of the simplicity and weight, so if toyota comes out with a turbo version I'll jump on that.
10-27-2009, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Traveldude,Oct 27 2009, 11:04 AM
Call me a skeptic, but that information is from 7tune, which is FAR from an official press release.
While the car does sound appealing, I wouldn't put too much stock in this until you hear something from Subaru or Toyota.
While the car does sound appealing, I wouldn't put too much stock in this until you hear something from Subaru or Toyota.