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1SICKLEX
10-23-2008, 08:40 PM
The 20th Anniversary WRX STI will be limited to just 300 units

It's hard to believe the Subaru Impreza WRX STI has been around in some form or another for 20 years already, but a special edition commemorating that fact was released today in Japan. Limited to just 300 units, the car will feature a range of upgrades above and beyond the standard STI along with special badging and other unique touches.

The primary upgrades are to the car's handling. Special coilover dampers that offer a firmer ride and quicker transitions give the 20th Anniversary STI more bite, while a choice of paint colors - as long as you choose white - and 18-inch cast aluminum wheels give the car a unique look. A black lip spoiler gives a subtly enhanced aggression to the front end, a black-colored rear spoiler provides a functional bit of downforce, and special badging and door-sill plates confirm to anyone that's interested that this is, indeed, a special edition.

Inside, the car gets more custom treatment with a set of Recaro seats featuring cherry-red stitching and a leather shifter knob. Small touches, including a cherry-red leather key fob pouch, help remind the driver on a daily basis of the special nature of the car. Unfortunately for Subaru-lovers everywhere, the car will only be available in Japan, priced to start at ¥4,126,500.

http://www.motorauthority.com/subaru-launches-20th-anniversary-edition-of-the-impreza-wrx-sti.html

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http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/s/u/subaru_20th_anniv_wrx_sti_004-1023-950x673.jpg

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SouthrnStyle
10-23-2008, 08:45 PM
Love the interior
thomatt12
10-23-2008, 08:46 PM
Congratulations to Subaru STI's 20th year! As for the car, I really like this one! Looks really clean with the white paint job too! Hope to see one here in the US.
Black Mamba
10-23-2008, 08:59 PM
that's hotness...
Alan®
10-23-2008, 10:23 PM
still don't like it all that much.
EJ25RUN
10-23-2008, 10:29 PM
Bit of a disappointment to other specials when you remember that it is an STI. The new STI feels more conservative all together but this is just getting comfy. I really think that should have been a bit more aggressive.

Just look at the immediate predecessor.

RA-R
http://images.sportcompactcarweb.com/roadtests/0707_sccp_01z+subaru_wrx_sti_spec_c_type_ra_r+side .jpg
87 Turbo II
10-23-2008, 10:29 PM
Cellebrating 20 years of Sexually Transmitted infections.

In all seriousness, it seems nice. The suspension and the functional wings as well as those wheels seem like a good package. Some companies just give a car a badge and call it a special model.
roscoe
10-23-2008, 11:47 PM
still ugly... wish they were still a sedan with a bigarse wing and hood scoop. i think i'd rather have a new forester xt and do the turbo and intercooler upgrade jazz to make it a "xti"
87 Turbo II
10-24-2008, 12:27 AM
still ugly... wish they were still a sedan with a bigarse wing and hood scoop. i think i'd rather have a new forester xt and do the turbo and intercooler upgrade jazz to make it a "xti"
Have you seen what the Celica you drive looks like? Let me tell you something funny about scoops and wings, they;re ricey.
Nittanys1
10-24-2008, 12:30 AM
Bit of a disappointment to other specials when you remember that it is an STI. The new STI feels more conservative all together but this is just getting comfy. I really think that should have been a bit more aggressive.

Just look at the immediate predecessor.

RA-R
http://images.sportcompactcarweb.com/roadtests/0707_sccp_01z+subaru_wrx_sti_spec_c_type_ra_r+side .jpg



dude whats up with that rim?
TheGrillMan
10-24-2008, 12:30 AM
Have you seen what the Celica you drive looks like? Let me tell you something funny about scoops and wings, they;re ricey.


burn...




but other than that i like it espically in white
EJ25RUN
10-24-2008, 12:32 AM
dude whats up with that rim?

i didn't even see that. I have no idea but it is just the picture.
NAIZBST
10-24-2008, 02:19 PM
very nice and can't believe it has been 20 years
DunDunSkeert
10-24-2008, 02:36 PM
It's just a spirit bluring the wheel. Nothing to worry about...
DC2NR
10-25-2008, 01:36 AM
Love the interior

x2
osnap
10-25-2008, 07:14 AM
Have you seen what the Celica you drive looks like? Let me tell you something funny about scoops and wings, they;re ricey.
yeah, OEM body components are ricey. dunno if this was sarcasm but i completely disagree in this case.

as for the limited... meh. i work at scoobaru and we have an 07 limited (108 of 800) that just feels much more like a sports car than the 08s.

the interior kinda disappoints me because its pretty much EXACTLY the same as EVERY subaru interior, save for the stitching. To be fair though, thats probably because Im in and out of hundreds of Subies every week. :lmfao:
Mr. Clean
10-25-2008, 12:12 PM
because Im in and out of hundreds of dudes every week. :lmfao:

:ninja: :gay:
Old_schooler
10-31-2008, 03:17 AM
The first STI looked the best. the one that started it all. The one Collin McRea used to get subaru winning the WRC

http://i37.tinypic.com/1460jl.jpg
Sir_Christopher
10-31-2008, 03:26 AM
supa clean!!
BobbyFresco
10-31-2008, 08:08 AM
I like it!
alpine_aw11
10-31-2008, 10:20 AM
That body style has officially set in with me, I like it a lot. But I would still prefer an 05-07 or an older RS.
Deke
10-31-2008, 10:27 AM
Still don't like the new body style. I don't think they're necessarily hideous, but I'd take any of the previous STi's over it.
Random Hero
10-31-2008, 10:38 AM
Meh, it's still ugly as ballsacks.
atlxpat
10-31-2008, 10:50 AM
Its grown on me, just like how the 06-07 has, when i first saw it i thought it was the most ugliest car ever...and now look at me lol
EJ25RUN
10-31-2008, 11:02 AM
Its grown on me, just like how the 06-07 has, when i first saw it i thought it was the most ugliest car ever...and now look at me lol

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2278/2398138820_9fd2015287.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2076/2397306731_05c58d3d71.jpg
Evolunchbox
10-31-2008, 11:14 AM
:gay: :gay: :gay:

gay, gay, gay


That is all...
alpine_aw11
10-31-2008, 01:39 PM
:gay: :gay: :gay:

gay, gay, gay


That is all...

Automatic evo owner response. lawl
Maniacc
10-31-2008, 01:53 PM
So is this, there s205 model or have they yet to make it? Either way this one is still far from good looking. Instead of making it a super-detailed car they should've added some minor aggressive body parts. Some fancy rims and some serious upgrades.

But noooo, all they came up with were some cheap ass upgrades and a car that still is ugly and far from kewl.
Old_schooler
11-03-2008, 07:39 PM
The new one looks to lexus-ish. "TOYOTA IS RESPOSIBLE!!!!!" for the uglyness.