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2008 Subaru Impreza WRX

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Re: Offroad: WRX vs Outback? [xyzzer] by dstew1
Sep 24, 2007 (8:54 pm)
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Replying to: xyzzer (Sep 24, 2007 8:42 am)

Considering it was an Impreza manual, I would assume they were referring specifically to the Impreza Outback. Why mention the regular Outback as offroad capable and not the Forester? That wouldn't make sense.
 
And it may be more of a suspension issue than a ground clearance issue. The I.O. is probably set up to deliver a more tolerable ride off-pavement, and probably allows for more vertical suspension travel.
 
Doug
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Re: Offroad: WRX vs Outback? [ateixeira] by dstew1
Sep 24, 2007 (9:04 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 24, 2007 2:29 pm)

I wouldn't take either one too far. Get a Forester (and some skid plates) if you want to do that.
 
Primitive skid plates FTW
 

(sorry, shameless off-topic plug; however I'm sure Paul Eklund at Primitive will be making skid plates for the 08 Impreza as well)
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Mike, this Bud's for you! by rsholland
Sep 26, 2007 (5:24 am)
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JAPRIX has taken a new WRX on as a project car. Interesting in that it has been fitted with huge 255/40x17 tires (Falken Azenis RT-615) mounted on Enkei RC-T4 17x8 rims with a +48 offset, and there has been no fender rubbing (that I'm aware of).
 
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1345177
 
Bob
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Re: Mike, this Bud's for you! [rsholland] by ateixeira
Sep 26, 2007 (5:46 am)
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Replying to: rsholland (Sep 26, 2007 5:24 am)

Looks good. In fact the stockers seem small in comparison.
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Re: Mike, this Bud's for you! [ateixeira] by rsholland
Sep 26, 2007 (5:59 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 26, 2007 5:46 am)

They look tiny, which is a big problem from an image standpoint. The WRX NEEDS big rubber!
 
Bob
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Re: Mike, this Bud's for you! [rsholland] by paisan
Sep 26, 2007 (5:26 pm)
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Replying to: rsholland (Sep 26, 2007 5:59 am)

Very Nice. Love those tires.
 
-mike
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Re: 300 mile review [xyzzer] by bobw3
Sep 28, 2007 (9:13 am)
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Replying to: xyzzer (Sep 24, 2007 7:12 am)

What is the MPG? My 7 passenger FWD '05 Ford Freestyle as my standard, which gets 20 city and 26 highway in my real-world use and old EPA standards, so if I'm buying a compact, I expect at least mid to upper 20s city and mid 30s highway estimated MPG.
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Re: 300 mile review [bobw3] by ateixeira
Sep 28, 2007 (9:39 am)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Sep 28, 2007 9:13 am)

WRX is geared for performance, not economy. Those two vehicles just have opposite missions, is all.
 
If you want a fuel efficient sporty compact, the Mini Cooper is a good choice. Even in the hands of Car & Driver's lead foots it got 30mpg.
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Re: 300 mile review [ateixeira] by bobw3
Sep 28, 2007 (9:51 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 28, 2007 9:39 am)

Are there any Subaru small hatches with good mpg?
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Re: 300 mile review [bobw3] by ateixeira
Sep 28, 2007 (10:09 am)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Sep 28, 2007 9:51 am)

Look at the Impreza 2.5i and the Outback Sport.
 
Subaru won't win any efficiency medals because AWD is standard, but they compare well to other compact AWD hatches. The smaller Suzuki SX4 isn't any more efficient, for instance, and you give up power.

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