http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpconta...pageNumber=1#1

'But on the flip side, the 2008 WRX's lack of identity in the aesthetics department and the shortcomings of its engine enhancements might alienate current WRX owners. Perhaps they're supposed to move on to the Subaru Impreza WRX STI.

Now there's a car worth waiting for, although it won't appear in public until the Tokyo auto show. It will look somewhat different, with a more prominent hood scoop and a bigger grille to enhance airflow to the 300-hp turbocharged boxer-4, and prominent fender flares will accentuate the 18-inch wheels. The hardware underneath will be familiar, however, including Brembo brakes, a more aggressive suspension setup and a recalibrated all-wheel-drive system. Apparently it will not feature a dual-clutch sequential manual transmission with steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles. Aisin, one of the largest transmission manufacturers in Japan, is developing this technology for Subaru, but it won't appear until the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STI'

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Sliver Liberty GT 06 - RT 01 WA

Very interesting read. Still think its gonna be a flop here in Aus though time will tell

the good thing for those 07 WRX owners is the fact that they've stopped making them and so as soon as these 08's are released ur car's will really hold they're value as will mine haah

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S14 Series II
Bolt Ons
Power FC

263 hub hp

Its going to be interesting to see what one of the new hatch will do with a retune. If it can make that power and meet the latest emission laws then surely it will make good gains with a sorted exhaust/intake/tune.

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betty banger

Does this mean DSG will eventually come to the WRX. That will be interesting. And I wonder how strong the box will be compared to the current 6MT.

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RS Liberty - Because WRX's are only good for parts...

BMW 1 series copy for looks

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Funny looking German Subaru

Edit: It's late and I'm tired...

PS Change WRX to STI to make more sense.

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front LSD in the standard wrx eh.

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MY93 Impreza GX 1.8L, 0hp, 0nm

Re read all the posts.

We already know its coming on the STI in 2009. Im wondering if it will come to the normal WRX at a later date. Or is it going to be an STI only thing like the current 6MT is.

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RS Liberty - Because WRX's are only good for parts...

Ok then, I'll pop my original reply back up then

WRX is stated as 5MT or 4AT and it is highly unlikely that they will swap out the 4AT for the STI DSG in the near future. They need to keep the appeal of the STI with a race style 'box.

The whole point of the MY08 STI is to make it a lot different to the MY08 WRX.

WRX = Regular car on the road
STI = Something special

Also I've read that you won't be able to turn a WRX into an STI with the MY08. How true this holds is anyones guess. I would assume that means it won't be economical or as easy to whack on some foglight covers.

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