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#107 of 321 Re: Stone damage to rear panels 2008 Impreza [impreza2008] by impreza2008

Apr 11, 2008 (4:44 am)

Replying to: impreza2008 (Mar 25, 2008 10:12 am)
Dan Perkins Subaru came through again. The manager looked at the paint flaws and I showed him how I can scratch the paint with my nails.. even a light scratch produced a mark. He took the car and in five hours he completely cleaned the car and applied a hardner. The paint looks better than new and no longer mars with my nails. He really made my day.. we will be ordering a new Forrester with confidance now.
 
To get me to work while they were fixing the paint on my Subaru Impreza, they rented a car for me. The car I got was a Chrysler with the identical paint. The paint was all scratched up, just like my Subaru. I think the quality of paint is on the decline...or maybe the dealers try to sell you a hardner to make a few more bucks. This is my first experience with getting an incomplete product. I will be very careful with the next purchase. Buying a new car today seams full of pitfalls.
 
Sol Briks

#108 of 321 Re: Stone damage to rear panels 2008 Impreza [impreza2008] by ateixeira

Apr 11, 2008 (9:42 am)

Replying to: impreza2008 (Apr 11, 2008 4:44 am)
No more solvent-based paints. So we make that trade-off but it's less harmful to the environment.

#109 of 321 Headlights dim by dl1934

Jun 23, 2008 (9:00 am)

My 2008 Impreza 2.5i has dimmer headlights than my old Acura Integra. Subaru says they are working fine. How do I get better headlights?
 
Dana

#110 of 321 New Impreza - Rear Panel Rust after 7 Months by polarnavigator

Jul 30, 2008 (10:11 am)

I purchased a new Impreza last November, this is the Canadian Sports Model (similar to the US sold "2.5i with Premium Package, VDC". A great car to drive, and have thoroughly enjoyed it. We had a severe winter that had snow on the ground over a 6 month period - and this is definitely a fantastic car for these conditions (added snow tires for winter driving). Only negative was when I noticed rust on the rear panel (around the license plate) in a number of spots in June. The dealer has been very helpful and concurred that yes, this is rust, and this should not happen. Have seen other comments on the paint job in this forum and wonder if Subaru has a Paint Quality problem with this new vehicle. My prior car, a Ford, used under similar conditions, did not show any exterior rust until it was nine years old - including all the snow and salt that Canadian winters throw at a vehicle.
 
Not sure what the next step is to deal with the rust issue. The dealer has proposed body shop work, but my experience with prior cars that this only buys a few years in Canadian conditions, and the rust returns. Any feedback / comments are invited. I really like the feel and drive of this wonderful car.
 
Thanks

#111 of 321 Re: New Impreza - Rear Panel Rust after 7 Months [polarnavigator] by ateixeira

Jul 30, 2008 (11:13 am)

Replying to: polarnavigator (Jul 30, 2008 10:11 am)
I hope it's just one panel?
 
I would let them fix it.

#112 of 321 Got mine on Saturday.. by kyfdx HOST

Jul 30, 2008 (11:41 am)

'08 Impreza Premium package
Manual transmission
Dark, dark gray with black cloth
Also had some port installed options:
STi metal pedals (sporty, but out of sight, mostly)
Mesh sport grille.. Instead of the normal bars.. looks really good.
STi short-shift kit.. this is awesome... really short throws..
 
Traded in my '02 CR-V, and leased this one for two years...
 
Only 200 miles so far.. but, here goes.
 
Likes
 
Shifter
AWD
Better handling than expected
Supportive, sporty seats
Great visibility
Decent power
6 disc CD in-dash (part of premium pkg)
Steering wheel stereo controls
Comfortable rear seating (for two)
Plenty of fore-aft room (leg room for adults in rear)
Alloy wheels (part of premium pkg)
Fog lights (premium pkg)
Stability Control (premium pkg)
Nice size trunk w/fold down rear seats
ABS and a half-dozen airbags
Dash appearance and layout (step up from Civic and Corolla)
 
Dislikes
 
Throttle.. hangs on to revs too long.. shifts aren't smooth (yet.. I'll get it)
Engine.. I'm partial to Honda in-lines in comparison.. a little rough
EPA fuel mileage estimates.. 20/27. Hopefully, I'll do better
Cloth interior... relatively unattractive.. doesn't look durable
 
That's about it... It is a little more mature looking than the last model, though I wouldn't say it's pretty.. Metallic paint is very rich looking... I can't tell if the engine is noisy, or if it's the dual exhausts... Doesn't bother me, either way, though.. I'm happy with it, and very happy with the lease payment..
 
regards,
kyfdx

#113 of 321 Re: Got mine on Saturday.. [kyfdx] by ateixeira

Jul 30, 2008 (11:44 am)

Replying to: kyfdx (Jul 30, 2008 11:41 am)
Sweet, congrats!
 
The Premium package is a bargain. In fact, per car_man it actually increases the residual values as a %, so it basically pays for itself.
 
I think the whole hangs-on-to-revs issue is for emissions purposes, but that's just an educated guess.

#114 of 321 Re: Got mine on Saturday.. [ateixeira] by kyfdx HOST

Jul 30, 2008 (11:57 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jul 30, 2008 11:44 am)
I think the whole hangs-on-to-revs issue is for emissions purposes, but that's just an educated guess.
 
That's what I thought, as well.. This is the first stick that I've bought since '98, so I'm sure they've changed... I'm learning to get off the gas just before I shift.. It's not as weird as it sounds, and I'm getting smoother... The shifter is great and the clutch is good.. It's not Honda-like, but I'm still glad to be back rowing my own gears...
 
The premium package is $1500 more.. It would be a bargain, even if it didn't improve the residuals... A lot of stuff for that amount (stability control.. didn't even know I was getting it, until I read the sticker)..
 
Now.. having to hang out with the Subaru Crew?

#115 of 321 Re: Got mine on Saturday.. [kyfdx] by ateixeira

Jul 30, 2008 (11:59 am)

Replying to: kyfdx (Jul 30, 2008 11:57 am)

#116 of 321 Re: Got mine on Saturday.. [ateixeira] by paisan

Jul 30, 2008 (12:21 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jul 30, 2008 11:59 am)
Welcome back Juice!
 
-mike

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