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bye bye Subaru

Interesting to see it's a 3 door cos I heard they had decided to only bring in the 5 doors.

Seriously interested in one but just don't think I can bring myself to stump up the change over cost when the Subi is so dam good.

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I wonder where that's heading. White would be my colour choice although i would go with the 5 door..:cool:

Driven newer gti and they are sweet to drive! the interior quality leaves subaru for dead too! so In awd, I dont think the sti would beat this car in many areas?

[QUOTE=TopGear;442577]Driven newer gti and they are sweet to drive! the interior quality leaves subaru for dead too! so In awd, I dont think the sti would beat this car in many areas?[/QUOTE]

I agree, i have also driven the new Gti hence looking forward to seeing and driving the R.

[QUOTE=BlackSTi;442571]Interesting to see it's a 3 door cos I heard they had decided to only bring in the 5 doors.

Seriously interested in one but just don't think I can bring myself to stump up the change over cost when the Subi is so dam good.[/QUOTE]

Theyre expecting sub STi driveaway prices, atleast thats the talk. We'll see what happens after they're done generating interest. As an all round package I dont think the STi stands a chance, aftermarket Subaru still has a good following but wait till APR start releasing stuff and they will soon, itll be all out war.

Just read on Rexnet that there have been a couple of R's spotted in Sydney also, maybe they are going to be released sooner rather than later.

[QUOTE=PRODIGY;442591]Just read on Rexnet that there have been a couple of R's spotted in Sydney also, maybe they are going to be released sooner rather than later.[/QUOTE]

Remember they will have a few demo's for the launch to sucker a few signatures on the dotted line well before any are actually available for delivery.

So I gather this thread is the start of perth-golf.com?
I know if I was in the market I would get one these over any current Subaru.
Only issue I have with GTi is it's conservative looks. R fits the bill nicely.