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10-12-2008, 01:22 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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I take back everything I said about the hatch.
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10-12-2008, 01:24 PM
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XY Driv3r
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Lukily they still have the liberty, forester and outback! Hopefully they dont hack into them too soon.
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10-12-2008, 01:27 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2007
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I might get abused but, I have a hatch (MY08 - built 07) and I like it - the look and drive. The sedan however, looks like crap
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10-12-2008, 05:41 PM
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Lucifer's Angel
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
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I too love the looks of the Liberty, and if I was looking for a car now, I'd get one.
If I was looking for a smaller sedan though, it'd be the current Mitsubishi Lancer.
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10-12-2008, 08:07 PM
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BF XR6, oh yeah!!
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Melton, Vic
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It is criminal that these Japanese manufacturers keep getting away with bringing out these hideous designs, honestly this thing is that ugly you would swear it was meant to have a Ssangyong badge on it.
The only thing more criminal than these ugly Japanese cars, is the amount of ignorant plebs out there that buy them by the boat load. Oh and as for the STI, If it looks anything like that, I couldn't care how quick it is, it's still uglier than an old witch's wart
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10-12-2008, 08:30 PM
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Formally FairmontPom
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Melbourne
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There is very little hope indeed that Subaru will come out with an attractive vehicle for the Liberty/Outback replacement in 2009.
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10-12-2008, 08:49 PM
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BOSS 5.4L Enthusiast
Join Date: Aug 2005
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U..G..L..Y.. no excuses subaru these things have been getting worse and worse since 2004..
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10-12-2008, 09:13 PM
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Its yellow, NOT green!
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Hunter Valley
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In my opinion, the aussie cars are among a decreasing number of decent looking cars left on the market.
Subaru has certainly lost the plot in recent times.
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11-12-2008, 05:57 AM
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Formerly All Wheel Drive
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Gold Coast, QLD
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WOW! Subaru have really succeeded in killing the Impreza & its 'racer' image! First they brought out the hatch that looks almost identical to a Mazda 3, then they bring out the sedan that looks like a cross between a crappy old holdwoo Lacetti/Viva & Toyota Yaris from the back end.
Way to go Subie.. They certainly know how to scare away the young people.  :
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11-12-2008, 11:11 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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Man that is one ugly car
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11-12-2008, 11:15 AM
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Critical Thinker
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Adelaide
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This is terribly disappointing. As a past owner of a MY01 Liberty, I know how nice these cars are to drive, I would have thought the design team would be getting better and better.
Things are looking rather bleak for Subaru ATM.
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11-12-2008, 12:09 PM
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Peter Car
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Yes, they look like crap, the whole Impreza range does, but AFAIK they are selling them in higher numbers than what they have in the past, so stupid people are still buying them. Or maybe they have vision problems. |
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11-12-2008, 12:18 PM
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Critical Thinker
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Adelaide
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I think this new version will make older versions hold their resale better.
Subaru have got a decent name behind them, why do they skimp out on appearance?
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11-12-2008, 12:31 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Gren A Waverrey
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From observation, the fact that people buy Corollas and Camrys only supports the fact that people do not appreciate market choice, as may be the case with the Impreza sedan.
Mazda and Ford both offer superior options over Toyota's small and medium car offerings, but people flock towards Toyota. Sure, it's important to have a reliable car, but when I drive, comfort is very important to me, and after coming out of a Camry, I have felt like I've been sitting on a wooden church pew with nails sticking into my back. Subaru may have wanted to tone down their racerboy image to appeal to a wider demographic. A collegian of my cousin got wiped out because he was a tool in his WRX in the wet. Their image was not as good. Perhaps a boring, toned down look is aimed to appeal to more. It has worked for Toyota for a long time, I perhaps it's worth a shot.
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11-12-2008, 12:48 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Narangba QLD
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theres one of those up the road from my house. its in a dark grey "ego" type colour.. it looks quite nice ..i think its a higher range model.. think its got a wing from memory
the pictured ones here look ugly tho..
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11-12-2008, 07:17 PM
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11-12-2008, 08:18 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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I seen one of these up close when I dropped my WRX in for a service today. It looked so bloody crap compared to the CS9 it was parked to. They have seemed to have got the performance right, now they just need to bring out a good looking car.
Subaru have said from the start that they want to ditch the boyracer image and it has worked. They are selling heaps of Imprezas but have lost a lot of WRX sales which really is no surprise. |
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11-12-2008, 10:50 PM
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11-12-2008, 10:57 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Victoria
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They might be quick etc, but they look absolutely horrible. If I wanted a fast four awd, couldn't go past an EVO, with whats available on our market.
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11-12-2008, 11:13 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sydney.
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ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww
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11-12-2008, 11:28 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Ballarat
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I saw the sportier version of that today (WRX? I dont really follow rice). The front as said looks pretty much the same but the back doesnt look to bad in my opinion. I loved the colour though, a really deep dark blue. Sorry I didnt get pics, I was on the phone.
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11-12-2008, 11:31 PM
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believe me.....i know
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Brisbane Bayside
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all i can say is *SPEW*
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12-12-2008, 12:01 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Half way between Syndey and the Southern Highlands
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Well what can you say.
It looks horrible. I think that the new model looks alright but now this. Recently looked at a naturally aspirated suby 4 and i have to say in liberty form they are absolutely gutless compared to the whole class minus the koreans. Saw a new ralliart today and oh it looks so good! Give me an evo anyday! |
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