CTC Review: 2008 Subaru WRX STi

[aleksl]

2009 STI base in Canada is $39,995 now

[Snowman]

  Link?

[Juke1]

Saw one 2 days ago, mean mean lookin.  Bulging front fenders, me like.

[aleksl]

Link?

Can't post a link yet but these are the prices now.

2.5i - $20,995
2.5i Sport Package - $24,695
WRX - $30,995
WRX265 - $33,995
STI - $39,995
STI Sport Tech - $45,995

[Snowman]

Link?

Can't post a link yet but these are the prices now.

2.5i - $20,995
2.5i Sport Package - $24,695
WRX - $30,995
WRX265 - $33,995
STI - $39,995
STI Sport Tech - $45,995

 
Okay, I will assume you are correct until proven otherwise. What is the difference between the base and spor tech? Navi? At $39K this is a no brainier for me.

[JSCC]

Link?

Can't post a link yet but these are the prices now.

2.5i - $20,995
2.5i Sport Package - $24,695
WRX - $30,995
WRX265 - $33,995
STI - $39,995
STI Sport Tech - $45,995

2.5i is sedan or hatch?

[aleksl]

 TORONTO, Aug. 29 /CNW/ - Subaru Canada, Inc. today announced pricing for
its 2009 lineup of Impreza performance sedans and 5-door models. With a range
of new standard features across the model lineup, a new performance model -
the WRX265, and pricing that's as competitive as Impreza's rally-bred
performance, every vehicle in the 2009 Impreza lineup is a lot of car for the
money.
    Impreza is also the first and only vehicle ever to be named a Top Safety
Pick in the Small Car category by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
(IIHS). In order to be named a Top Pick, vehicles must be equipped with
electronic stability control, which is now standard on every Impreza.

    <<
    For 2009, there are enhancements to every Impreza in the lineup. All
prices are for 4-door models with manual transmissions, unless otherwise
noted.
    -   The affordable performance of the Impreza 2.5i re-defines the concept
        of "entry level." New standard equipment includes 4-wheel disc
        brakes, Subaru's Vehicle Dynamics Control electronic stability
        system, an auxiliary input jack and body-coloured door handles. The
        Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the well-equipped
        Impreza 2.5i is $20,995.
    -   The 2.5i may be further equipped with a Sport Package that adds a
        power tilt-and-slide moonroof; Sirius satellite radio, plus a 3-month
        trial subscription; and, for the sedan, a body kit, spoiler and
        exhaust tips. The MSRP of the Impreza 2.5i with the Sport Package is
        $24,695.
    -   Subaru offers a choice of two turbocharged Impreza WRX models for
        2009:
        -   The new entry level Impreza WRX with 224 hp is $30,995, which is
            $2,000 less than last year.
        -   Pricing for the new Impreza WRX265, with a more powerful 265 hp
            engine, new performance suspension, moonroof and much more is
            priced at $33,995.
    -   The flagship of the Impreza lineup-the turbocharged WRX STI-is
        offered solely in the 5-door bodystyle with a 6-speed manual
        transmission. For 2009, the WRX STI, with unique new gunmetal-
        coloured alloy wheels, is now available from $39,995. The new Impreza
        WRX STI Sport Tech Package, with moonroof, BBS wheels, navigation
        system and Bluetooth has an MSRP of $45,995.
    >>

[Snowman]

Wow, that is a $10k drop in two years for the STi. Making the BBS wheels, and navi and option sure put this AWD performance machine in the range of many people. Does this mean three WRX’s in a row for Snowman? No HP boost for the STi with the WRX265 now an option?

[sirAQUAMAN64]

Way to go Subaru. Are we going to quit bitching now?

Base pricing offers great value. The WRX265 is particularly appealing (why bother with the WRX?), but figure looks rather ordinary whereas the STI has more sport style.

[initial_D]

$31G for a base WRX is a bargain. Will have to see what the leasing numbers are for the STi.

[aleksl]

Base WRX is a 4sp auto only.  224 hp.  I am guessing they won't sell many of them.

As far as leasing goes.  Don't count on it since SOC uses GMAC for financing/leasing and they are not willing to do the lease anymore.  So unless SOC finds another way to lease the cars it will be financing only. 

[Turbo Bob]

TORONTO, Aug. 29 /CNW/ - Subaru Canada, Inc. today announced pricing for
its 2009 lineup of Impreza performance sedans and 5-door models. With a range
of new standard features across the model lineup, a new performance model -
the WRX265, and pricing that's as competitive as Impreza's rally-bred
performance, every vehicle in the 2009 Impreza lineup is a lot of car for the
money.
    Impreza is also the first and only vehicle ever to be named a Top Safety
Pick in the Small Car category by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
(IIHS). In order to be named a Top Pick, vehicles must be equipped with
electronic stability control, which is now standard on every Impreza.

    <<
    For 2009, there are enhancements to every Impreza in the lineup. All
prices are for 4-door models with manual transmissions, unless otherwise
noted.
    -   The affordable performance of the Impreza 2.5i re-defines the concept
        of "entry level." New standard equipment includes 4-wheel disc
        brakes, Subaru's Vehicle Dynamics Control electronic stability
        system, an auxiliary input jack and body-coloured door handles. The
        Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the well-equipped
        Impreza 2.5i is $20,995.
    -   The 2.5i may be further equipped with a Sport Package that adds a
        power tilt-and-slide moonroof; Sirius satellite radio, plus a 3-month
        trial subscription; and, for the sedan, a body kit, spoiler and
        exhaust tips. The MSRP of the Impreza 2.5i with the Sport Package is
        $24,695.
    -   Subaru offers a choice of two turbocharged Impreza WRX models for
        2009:
        -   The new entry level Impreza WRX with 224 hp is $30,995, which is
            $2,000 less than last year.
        -   Pricing for the new Impreza WRX265, with a more powerful 265 hp
            engine, new performance suspension, moonroof and much more is
            priced at $33,995.
    -   The flagship of the Impreza lineup-the turbocharged WRX STI-is
        offered solely in the 5-door bodystyle with a 6-speed manual
        transmission. For 2009, the WRX STI, with unique new gunmetal-
        coloured alloy wheels, is now available from $39,995. The new Impreza
        WRX STI Sport Tech Package, with moonroof, BBS wheels, navigation
        system and Bluetooth has an MSRP of $45,995.
    >>

Plus a beating with a pretty stick perchance?

[johngenx]

Base WRX is a 4sp auto only.  224 hp.  I am guessing they won't sell many of them.

As far as leasing goes.  Don't count on it since SOC uses GMAC for financing/leasing and they are not willing to do the lease anymore.  So unless SOC finds another way to lease the cars it will be financing only. 

Perhaps now that GM has sold it's shares, Subaru will switch to Toyota financing?

[rrocket]

WRX pricing still sucks in Canada IMO....

[JSCC]

WRX pricing still sucks in Canada IMO....

It seems the US$ is heading back up, currently at around 1.06 CAD$, if it settles at 1.10 then the Canadian manufacturers might use a 1.20 exchange rate for CAD vehicles.

[Vmango]

As much as I've been dreaming about the STI for my next car, the WRX265 is a very nice package.

I love how they say "new gunmetal alloy wheels" for the STI when they're the base wheels that have been sold in the US for over a year. The BBS package is so nice, but 45K makes it too much money for that small a car.

[Professor Gascan]

As much as I've been dreaming about the STI for my next car, the WRX265 is a very nice package.

I love how they say "new gunmetal alloy wheels" for the STI when they're the base wheels that have been sold in the US for over a year. The BBS package is so nice, but 45K makes it too much money for that small a car.

I wasn't aware cars were valued based on size. Elise/Exige owner are really getting ripped off. 

SOC has returned leasing to the program. Like someone else in the thread guessed, they're doing it through Toyota. From what I can tell, the rates all seem to be the same as when they were with GMAC.

[Turbo Bob]

I wasn't aware cars were valued based on size. Elise/Exige owner are really getting ripped off. 

I KNOW, they only sold me half a car!