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      05-07-2014, 10:21 AM   #45
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I would not recommend an STI until they replace the old EJ257 engine which is still prone to ringland failure. I'm guessing the '16 will have a variation on the new direct injection FA engine that's used in the Forester XT and WRX. They did the Impreza (NA), BRZ (NA), then Forester XT (turbo) and WRX (turbo). STI should be next in line for new DI engine development I'd guess.

For 35k you still get a high performance car. Performance HAS increased. 07+ got better gear ratios, 2008 got a double wishbone rear and an extra 10mm of tire all around, 2011 got stiffer bushings and springs, 2015 gets a few more hundredths in the skidpad due to the improved new chassis. Weight has varied within about 100 pound (3250 to 3350, give or take, and a lot of that from 05-07 was just adding sound deadening since the 04 was fairly stripped down to meet an import weight class). The 2015 should be the fastest STI in the states ever given the chassis has improved, they added torque vectoring (albeit just brake type) all with the exact same engine and power.

If you want a luxury interior with all the performance and practicality of an STI you're going to pay more. Boo hoo?
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