Vermont Sports Car
Group tour of rally car factory near Burlington, Vermont.
January 18, 2010
July 25, 2009
2010 Outback
The new for 2010 Outback is getting less than raving reviews.
The svelte purposeful 2005-2009 is gove, replaced by embiggened numb lethargic gimics.
Pandering to the least common consumer denominator by creating yet another lifeless, overgrown, misguided fashion-trend of a rolling appliance (read: CUV) will guarantee Subaru's continued sales trajectory. It's a winning model perfected by its new step-parent Toyota, which makes this revelation of suck all-the-less surprising.
May 3, 2009
Adrenaline 2009 STi promotion video
July 10, 2007
B9 Tribeca
Why is Subaru's newest body style called B9 Tribeca ?
June 10, 2005
Delivery checklist
1) Check to see if your tires are inflated to the proper setting.
2) Check all the fluids in the engine bay including the engine oil,
antifreeze in the radiator, and transmission oil.
3) Specifically ask the dealership to check the oil levels in the
differentials (some STis have been delivered with low levels of oil
which were not discovered until significant mileage had occurred.)
4) Did I mention floor mats?
5) Verify that you receive the little ID tag that identifies your
STi's key code in the event you need to request one in the future.
6) Check for scratches, dings, paintwork on body, curb rash on wheels.
7) Check for low miles. Less than 20 miles.
March 9, 2005
Ryuichiro Kuze, 1930-2005
The first president of STI, Mr. Ryuichiro Kuze,
the man who lead SUBARU to success in its WRC program, dies.
February 28, 2005
VIP Partners Program includes Impreza WRX STi
The Impreza WRX STi is now available through the VIP Partners
Program on a sold order basis only.
IMBA members are now eligible for Subaru's VIP Partners Program.
This program allows IMBA members to purchase or lease any new Subaru
vehicle at dealer invoice cost. Savings may be as much as $1,300 -
$3,000 off the manufacturer's suggested retail price, depending on
model selected. To take advantage of this benefit, IMBA members must
contact the IMBA office BEFORE shopping for a Subaru. Our staff will
arrange to have a letter of confirmation mailed to you as well as to
your pre-selected local dealer. The letter will indicate that as an
IMBA member you are eligible to purchase or lease the car at dealer
invoice cost. You must be a member of IMBA for 6 months before you
qualify for the VIP Partners Program. This offer is not applicable if
you have already taken delivery of your new Subaru.
FAQ.
February 5, 2005
New for 2005
STi gets new features for 2005:
new Helical Front limited slip differential
new power steering oil cooler
new steering rack design
new re-engineered lateral links and rear suspension geometry
new Yaw sensor (part of the lateral G sensor) (for DCCD ?)
new wider 8" wheel (replaces 7.5") with dual opposed STi logos
new rear wheel arch flares, body colored (because the new 8" wheel ?)
new Immobilizer key, 3 supplied. Needed to start car.
new re-designed keyless remote fob
new automatic climate control
new air filtration
new smoked headlight lens
new steering wheel
new seat cushion side bolster material
new center console cupholders, replaces the one by the center vent
new rear cup holders added
new am/fm/CD changer w/ bass, mid, treble adjustments, 6 spkrs
new door armrest redesigned, now cloth, includes mirror controls
new colors: CGM
June 1, 2004
Model year 2004: 7,210 WRX STi delivered
US production-sales numbers for model year 2004 (USA)
WRX STi with Gold Wheels - 2,783 units
WRX STi with Silver Wheels - 4,427 units
Total WRX STi - 7,210 units
July 16, 2003
2004 Introduction by Subaru
Impreza WRX STi [pdf]
Text of remarks upon introduction of the STi.
Official trash talk vs the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo.
| STi | Evo |
| Light alloy engine block | Heavy iron engine block |
| 6-speed transmission | 5-speed transmission |
| STi | Evo |
| STi | Evo |
WRX STi Advantatges over Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution bullet points [pdf].