SubieDriver Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Yeah, it's only Subaru of America and Subaru of Australia that think they have to be all-AWD. The Subaru branches in the rest of the world are a little smarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 i'd pay 30k for a fully loaded rwd subaru. just make sure it handles good. maybe 2600-800lbs loaded, and H6 tuned for ~300hp. 370z fighter. as much as i want awd, i have accepted the fact that a balanced sports car is faster and more fun to drive. So then why wouldn't you just buy a 370z? I would. The whole point of getting a Subaru is because it offers AWD, which the competition does not....A RWD coupe is just another drop in the bucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieDriver Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 No, the whole point of getting a Subaru is loyalty to the brand. If enough people want a 370z with a Subaru badge, Subaru would do well to either build one or rebadge the 370z. I personally like the styling of many of Nissan's offerings, but their quality problems of a few years ago have shied me away from that brand. Also everybody and their brother, sister, and all their cousins are driving Nissans. I don't want to be a sheep following the herd. I'd rather drive something a little different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naimouasta Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 ^+1 agree with everything. nissan reliability is crap. my family had a newer quest. nice ride, but been to the dealship like 8-9 times for warranty work. we just got rid of it last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Yeah, it's only Subaru of America and Subaru of Australia that think they have to be all-AWD. The Subaru branches in the rest of the world are a little smarter. Aren't they just FWD versions of the Impreza or similar? I'd be curious to see Subaru sales trends in the other countries compared to the US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieDriver Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 In Japan they also offer the Pleo, Sambar, Dias, Dex, Lucra, R1, R2, Stella, & Exiga. I know for certain the R1 comes in both FWD and AWD, not sure of the others, probably mostly FWD, as well as FWD Impreza (not sure of Legacy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin1657615274 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 those of you hating on the RWD haven't driven enough lightweight sporty RWD coupes then. s2000 for example, or twin turbo Rx-7. It's just a different feel--especially being lighter. I don't include Miata in that bunch because it is lighter, smaller, and less powerful than this class of car. On the search for a new DD... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Wouldn't the Miata be a direct competitor in that class of car? (specifically the S2000 class). I'll agree on the RX7 comment, that would be the RX8, 370Z, and Hyandai Genesis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naimouasta Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 rx7, too old, unreliable rx8, too weak, needs +80hp miata, too weak, needs +100hp s2000, good chassis, wish it was a coupe not convertible, needs +50hp 350z, too heavy e46 m3, too heavy 370z, too expensive the way i want it, borderline heavy. what subaru could have done in the first place was say "f.u. toyota, i'm making a cayman s", but its too late for that. ~2800lbs + mid-engined H4 would be super tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryN Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I am surprised no one is mentioning the size of this beast... it is going on a Legacy platform. Can you imagine how long this car is going to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieDriver Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I believe it's going to be a shortened Legacy chassis, not full-length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryN Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I believe it's going to be a shortened Legacy chassis, not full-length. But then why say Legacy platform, if it even uses Impreza suspension? I mean what part of this car will remain... Legacy... based? And which Legacy is my main question. Hopefully the BL4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightspeed98 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Mule runs the Nürburgring http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2009/10/video-toyobaru-runs-the-nurburgring.html Its left hand drive!!! dead giveaway its coming over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightspeed98 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 But then why say Legacy platform, if it even uses Impreza suspension? I mean what part of this car will remain... Legacy... based? And which Legacy is my main question. Hopefully the BL4. found these dimensions http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2009/11/report-subarus-ft-86-sports-car-to-be-bigger-heavier-and-more-powerful.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydtron Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 But then why say Legacy platform, if it even uses Impreza suspension? I mean what part of this car will remain... Legacy... based? And which Legacy is my main question. Hopefully the BL4. It'd be a shortened 5th gen platform. No way they could have a RWD car lay down reasonable power with a previous gen suspension setup, or handle, or pass newer safety regulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The B4 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 It's based on the Impreza. It's about the same wheelbase but a lot shorter in length and height [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10legacy Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 it also says it WILL be all wheel drive. Being a Subaru, the 216A will get symmetrical all-wheel drive, which will add roughly 220-lbs. The car will also be slightly larger with a 20mm increase in both height and width, while the wheelbase will gain anywhere from 30m to 50mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightspeed98 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 yeah, that too. exciting isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtdude Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I have definitely learned about subaru forum dwellers: a) we will think _new-model-subaru_ will be ugly. b) we will be disappointed with a lack of features/creature comforts. c) we will instantly demand and promise to buy a STI version (even if it is the Tribeca...well maybe not...maybe...dunno). d) we will say it looks like a toyota-honda-hyundai-infiniti-audi-nissan model. e) we will reminisce in our previously decreed ugly subaru model. and without question: f) we will continue to love and purchase Subarus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieDriver Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Oh, we would definitely buy an STI Tribeca - no doubt about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeTrout Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 The Cobb supercharged 'Beca shoulda gone into production. Oh, and ^^ d) above, you forgot BMW. Ich bin echt viel netter, wenn ich nuechtern bin. Echt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 It might be a Scion so that will make it a Scioyobaru or Toyobaruion or Suboyotion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightspeed98 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 oh boy! hmmm sti 'beca??? racing cayene turbos.... :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieDriver Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 The Cobb supercharged 'Beca shoulda gone into production. Oh, and ^^ d) above, you forgot BMW. Unfortunately, Cobb found little interest in the supercharger kit they developed for the Tribeca, so they discontinued development and sold off the pieces. I think they were just too early - there weren't enough Tribeca owners yet to achieve critical mass. 320 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque = Mmmmmm.... http://www.autoblog.com/2006/05/16/cobb-tuning-takes-wraps-off-supercharged-subaru-b9-tribeca/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryN Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 it also says it WILL be all wheel drive. Being a Subaru, the 216A will get symmetrical all-wheel drive, which will add roughly 220-lbs. The car will also be slightly larger with a 20mm increase in both height and width, while the wheelbase will gain anywhere from 30m to 50mm. Uhm... you do know that the news about that is from 2009 right? The link I posted is much more recent... There is no AWD. As far as Impreza, the article states it is based off the Legacy platform... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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