Farrish Subaru Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 I like this feature over at vtec.net. I think something like this would make an excellent addition to our site. Sort of a 'bird's eye view' of things to expect from SOA in the future. http://vtec.net/modelmatrix/ What say you, LGT.COM members?
Guest heightsgtltd Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 yeah.. so we can put 2015: HIDs 2020: DSG auto 2025: Twin scroll H6
CTlegacy06 Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 2009: STi Forester 2012: STi Legacy 2015: STi Tribeca 2018: Sti Outback 2020: Rapid pull out of US market:lol: Best case scenario for Subaru would be that the Mayans were right and the world ends in 2012!
Farrish Subaru Posted February 18, 2008 Author Posted February 18, 2008 Now, now...let's not be too harsh on SOA. I'm thinking of something along more practical lines as is visible on TOV (Temple of VTEC, for those not in the know). Something like upcoming upgrades to current model lines. Things like SI-DRIVE, which both the new F-XT and Tribeca are certainly due to get in the near future. Possibly even the rumored TurboDiesel for the US market. It'll also make for an excellent pre-purchase research tool.
Vimy101 Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 yeah.. so we can put 2015: HIDs HIDs are mostly BS. 2020: DSG auto 2025: Twin scroll H6 Diesel will be the order of the day. If Subaru sticks to its vision of having the superior all weather car, it will always be competitive.
CTlegacy06 Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 In all seriousness I think that Subaru should start importing some of its more "base" models from Europe like the 2.0L equiped Legacy to better deal with the eventually mpg standards. 5EAT standard across the model lines and development of a 6DSG-type auto. For top/sportier models like Spec-B, XT... they should just transplant the STi powertrain... the only way Subaru is going to cut costs is if they simplify their powertrains. Thus the future powertrain selections should look like this: 1) 5EAT/2.0L (Impreza/Legacy) 2) 5MT/2.0L (Impreza/Legacy) 3) 5EAT/Diesel (Legacy/Outback/Forester) 4) 5MT/Diesel (Legacy/Outback/Forester) 5) 6DSG/H6 (Legacy/Outback/Forester/Tribeca) 6) 6MT/H6 (Legacy/Outback/Forester/Tribeca) 7) 6DSG/STi (Legacy/Forester/WRX) 8) 6MT/STi (Legacy/Forester/WRX) If they can simplify things and just swap them in to each model they can reduce production costs and still be profitable. That means Death to 2.5L and 2.5L Turbos or they can develop (mild tunes of the STi system).
Vimy101 Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 You're missing the point Such is the orthodoxy around here. You, sir, are missing the point. These cars offer huge bang for the buck as is and will continue to offer same if Subaru philosophy is maintained. Diesel is the future and Subie has an interesting product in the works. Transient forms of gasoline engines are a waste of time.
Guest heightsgtltd Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 ^^ again... YOU MISSED THE POINT Very few people are buying this car, and a lack of competitive options has a good deal to do with it.
rao Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 Don't bother - he will never get it and the sales numbers speak for themselves. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT
Vimy101 Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 ^^ again... YOU MISSED THE POINT Very few people are buying this car, and a lack of competitive options has a good deal to do with it. I see a lot of Subies 'round these parts. Not so many LGTs but a fair number of Legacys, Outbacks, Foresters and plenty of Imprezas.
Tide Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 wow, now if we only had some sort of wiki members could post static information to... hmm...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 I see a lot of Subies 'round these parts. Not so many LGTs but a fair number of Legacys, Outbacks, Foresters and plenty of Imprezas. We are talking about LGTs, not outbacks, foresters or imprezas..
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