Australia to get Liberty tuned by STi

[msb175]

The limited edition Liberty (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1229674#) GT tuned by STI
The limited edition Liberty GT spec.B tuned by STI

ARRIVING early APRIL.

Bred for performance (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1229674#), the stunning Liberty GT spec.B is now tuned by STI for even more exhilaration.

Harnessed beneath the bonnet lies the power of a turbo-charged Boxer engine enhanced by STI to a heart-pounding 194kW. Handling is razor sharp thanks to STI tuned sports suspension and an STI aerodynamics package. Furthermore, low profile Pirelli Rosso tyres and All-Wheel Drive ensure it’s anchored to the asphalt.

This thoroughbred is dressed to thrill, sporting 12-spoke 18" STI alloys and dual STI twin pipe mufflers, Brembo performance brakes and Limited Edition ‘tuned by STI’ badging. And the grooming continues inside, where black leather seats with STI stitching embellish an already luxurious interior.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/darknightohio/LibertySTicopy.jpg

If performance is your passion you’ll love the Subaru Liberty GT tuned by STI.

Available in Brilliant Silver or Obsidian Black Pearl,

Limited edition features:

Increased power now up to 194kW with a new STI Engine Control Unit tested and developed by STI for Australian conditions
Increased torque for improved responsiveness through the rev range
18” STI ENKEI alloy wheels with Pirelli P-Zero Rosso tyres
Enhanced STI aerodynamics package including STI front lip spoiler and rear spoiler
Limited edition badges with STI insignia, on engine cover and boot lid
Manual transmission (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1229674#) vehicles feature an STI short shift gear lever, for smooth, crisp gear changes
Automatic transmission vehicles (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1229674#) have a revised Transmission Control Unit (TCU) for a faster and sportier shift program
Dual low back-pressure STI twin tip mufflers for a throaty exhaust note
STI Brembo performance brakes upgrade including STI stainless mesh brake hoses
Sporty black Alcantara/leather with embroidered STI stitching interior trim with red luminescent instrument cluster
Increased power now up to 194kW (260 hp) with a new STI Engine Control Unit tested and developed by STI for Australian conditions
Pricing

Sedan

6 speed manual $65,990RRP1 plus dealer (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1229674#) delivery and statutory charges are additional2

5 speed ^SPORTSHIFT auto (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1229674#) $65,990RRP1 plus dealer delivery and statutory charges are additional2

Wagon

6 speed (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1229674#) manual $67,990RRP1 plus dealer delivery and statutory charges are additional2

5 speed ^SPORTSHIFT auto $67,990RRP1 plus dealer delivery and statutory charges are additional2

This heart pounding thoroughbred is limited to only 300 limited edition vehicles.


Sporting the same grille as the US spec Legacy, I hope it comes to the US.

[pdw]

I read this as simply "SOA SUCKS".

[SLegacy99]

Only 300. Wow. I want one, that is a good lookin car.

[IwannaSportSedan]

wow. manual or automatic transmission. Probably three colors, as well, if previous version is any indication.

THIS car should be in the US market, at the current Spec B's price point. The current Spec B should be opened up for full color palette, and optional NAV, and price the spec B at the GT Limited's ~29k price point.

Drop the price on the GT limited to 26k.

Advertise and stock the cars.

Step 2: ?

Step 3: Profit.

[NovaWolverine]

Are most or all of those tuned by STi modifications available for the USDM '08s LGT's via aftermarket?

[pdw]

Are most or all of those tuned by STi modifications available for the USDM '08s LGT's via aftermarket?

I suppose most are but, IMO, straight from the factory is generally better than aftermarket in terms of integration. Also, one of the biggest items the "tuned by STI" gets you is the Brembo brakes. I'd love those but don't want to pay $2500 or so for used parts that don't quite fit.

[iyalla]

That thing looks amazing. Mazdaspeed who???

[one69chev]

gives new meaning to the term "badass"

[oxide]

oh my word!! what the hell were they thinking with... car parts horse?! WTF?!

If I'd walked into a Subaru showroom with a big poster of that hideous horsework, I'd have the undying urge to get out of there. Nice car though. (stll don't know why they call it a Liberty)

[SWP-LegacyGT]

Yes.... yes and yes. F*ck you SOA.... you guys are pathetic.

[axis008]

screw the car.. i want that horse! :lol:

[vet]

2.0 engine? How much of a power bump is that?

[SLegacy99]

screw the car.. i want that horse! :lol:

That horse scares me.

[sebberry]

Looking at the photo I thought it would only be a sedan...

Then I read down and saw wagon.






NSW:.....
























removed.

[lucas569]

why oh why do they do this? do they think these wont sell in the US?

[sebberry]

What I fine weird is that Australia is THE police state for speed enforcement, yet they get the high performance models...

[VtspecB]

2.0 engine? How much of a power bump is that?

194 kW = 260.1583 hp

[SWP-LegacyGT]

I'll just say it. Australia sucks and is somehow a "bigger" market than the US market?

[SLegacy99]

http://smiliesftw.com/x/unclejohn.gif (http://smiliesftw.com/details.php?q=unclejohn.gif)

[NovaWolverine]

Lol

[basbal241b]

Im holding out for a 2008 Legacy GT.....but if thats what we get mid year then mayb i can hold off a little longer.....REALISTICALLY....what are our chances of gettng that here in the states mid model year????

[Gitster]

zero

[basbal241b]

zero


REALLY???

[Gitster]

Ill wait for others to chime in, but that styling is NOT brand new.
Its the same as the current Gen Japanese, Australian, and Euro models, minus the STi specifics.

[Gitster]

And we dont have it.

[sebberry]

REALLY???
Well.. Subaru launched the 2005 lineup with a pretty good variety of sporty Legacies and has been cutting it back ever since with trim levels, colors, body styles, etc...

Unless they do a limited run of tuned by STi sedans, we son't see anything like that. We have the Spec B and I think they will stop there. We definately won't be seeing a higher performance wagon, either.

[basbal241b]

So you think its no even worth waiting til mid year....just get the GT when the 08's come out??

[sebberry]

So you think its no even worth waiting til mid year....just get the GT when the 08's come out??

If you are fairly happy with what you have now and aren't too worried about a bit more depreciation, it never hurt to wait. The 06 SpecB was quite the surprise, but don't expect to see any variety in transmission or wagon vs sedan body choices, or color choices... or.. I think you catch my drift...

[basbal241b]

So you dont think they wll bring the auto transmission here with it....b/c that y didnt want the Spec B.....I was hoping that the "tuned by STI" legacy would come with an optional auto...like it says

(I live in a very high traffic area...stick would be no good here)

[SLegacy99]

So you dont think they wll bring the auto transmission here with it....b/c that y didnt want the Spec B.....I was hoping that the "tuned by STI" legacy would come with an optional auto...like it says

(I live in a very high traffic area...stick would be no good here)

STi doesnt belong in auto form. Spec B. does, but not STi.

[sebberry]

STi doesnt belong in auto form. Spec B. does, but not STi.

So therefore AMG mercs should all be manual gearboxes?

Australia seems to think that the STi should have an Auto option...

[suba_rus]

Even if they do bring that car here, price on it would be so high that it would have trouble competing on the market.

And of course this forum would swell with whining and criticism.

Still the best way to go is to get regular GT, spent $2,500- $4,00 on upgrades and have faster car for less.

[basbal241b]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/darknightohio/LibertySTicopy.jpg

The limited edition Liberty (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1229674#) GT tuned by STI
The limited edition Liberty GT spec.B tuned by STI

ARRIVING early APRIL.

Bred for performance (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1229674#), the stunning Liberty GT spec.B is now tuned by STI for even more exhilaration.

Harnessed beneath the bonnet lies the power of a turbo-charged Boxer engine enhanced by STI to a heart-pounding 194kW. Handling is razor sharp thanks to STI tuned sports suspension and an STI aerodynamics package. Furthermore, low profile Pirelli Rosso tyres and All-Wheel Drive ensure it’s anchored to the asphalt.

This thoroughbred is dressed to thrill, sporting 12-spoke 18" STI alloys and dual STI twin pipe mufflers, Brembo performance brakes and Limited Edition ‘tuned by STI’ badging. And the grooming continues inside, where black leather seats with STI stitching embellish an already luxurious interior.

If performance is your passion you’ll love the Subaru Liberty GT tuned by STI.

Available in Brilliant Silver or Obsidian Black Pearl,

Limited edition features:

Increased power now up to 194kW with a new STI Engine Control Unit tested and developed by STI for Australian conditions
Increased torque for improved responsiveness through the rev range
18” STI ENKEI alloy wheels with Pirelli P-Zero Rosso tyres
Enhanced STI aerodynamics package including STI front lip spoiler and rear spoiler
Limited edition badges with STI insignia, on engine cover and boot lid
Manual transmission (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1229674#) vehicles feature an STI short shift gear lever, for smooth, crisp gear changes
Automatic transmission vehicles (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1229674#) have a revised Transmission Control Unit (TCU) for a faster and sportier shift program
Dual low back-pressure STI twin tip mufflers for a throaty exhaust note
STI Brembo performance brakes upgrade including STI stainless mesh brake hoses
Sporty black Alcantara/leather with embroidered STI stitching interior trim with red luminescent instrument cluster
Increased power now up to 194kW (260 hp) with a new STI Engine Control Unit tested and developed by STI for Australian conditions
Pricing

Sedan

6 speed manual $65,990RRP1 plus dealer (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1229674#) delivery and statutory charges are additional2

5 speed ^SPORTSHIFT auto (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1229674#) $65,990RRP1 plus dealer delivery and statutory charges are additional2

Wagon

6 speed (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1229674#) manual $67,990RRP1 plus dealer delivery and statutory charges are additional2

5 speed ^SPORTSHIFT auto $67,990RRP1 plus dealer delivery and statutory charges are additional2

This heart pounding thoroughbred is limited to only 300 limited edition vehicles.


Sporting the same grille as the US spec Legacy, I hope it comes to the US.


So wait...im no expert...but doesnt that mean it comes w/ an automatic option???

sorry not im not being sarcastic....im just trying to figure it out

[basbal241b]

Even if they do bring that car here, price on it would be so high that it would have trouble competing on the market.

And of course this forum would swell with whining and criticism.

Still the best way to go is to get regular GT, spent $2,500- $4,00 on upgrades and have faster car for less.


I think thats most likely what i will do....i dont think i want to wait til mid year just to be disappointed

[NovaWolverine]

It looks great, man, I don't know what to say.

[sebberry]

So you dont think they wll bring the auto transmission here with it....b/c that y didnt want the Spec B.....I was hoping that the "tuned by STI" legacy would come with an optional auto...like it says

(I live in a very high traffic area...stick would be no good here)

I find it highly unlikely they will bring an STi Legacy here at all...

IMO, the only TRUE STi Legacy would have an H6 Turbo under the hood, not a 4 cyl.

[SLegacy99]

So therefore AMG mercs should all be manual gearboxes?

Australia seems to think that the STi should have an Auto option...


1. Different customer base.

2. They dont offer any Manual transmission options, therefore if/when I have that kind of money, Ill go BMW instead of Mercedes.

An SMG option might be acceptable, but I would never want to see an STi with a 5EAT. I like what Subaru has done with the WRX. You want an auto, then you have to get the Limited package. But, I still hate to see that car in a 4EAT.

[sebberry]

So wait...im no expert...but doesnt that mean it comes w/ an automatic option???

sorry not im not being sarcastic....im just trying to figure it out

Yes, but that is an Australia-only, limited run model

[SWP-LegacyGT]

after seeing the abonination of a car that is the '08 Impreza (on this forum) I think if Subaru doesn't bring out a "STI" version of the Legacy I'm done with Subaru. They just have their heads to far up their asses to know what it smells like or tastes like.

[SLegacy99]

after seeing the abonination of a car that is the '08 Impreza (on this forum) I think if Subaru doesn't bring out a "STI" version of the Legacy I'm done with Subaru. They just have their heads to far up their asses to know what it smells like or tastes like.

Im waiting for them to go out of business. If the new Impreza really does look like a Kia, well eww. End of that car. Ugly Tribeca. Unexciting Legacy. Cant survive off of just Outbacks and Forresters.

[SWP-LegacyGT]

Im waiting for them to go out of business. If the new Impreza really does look like a Kia, well eww. End of that car. Ugly Tribeca. Unexciting Legacy. Cant survive off of just Outbacks and Forresters.
yes I'll have either G35 coupe or a 335i/335xi coupe waiting to be purchased.

[SLegacy99]

yes I'll have either G35 coupe or a 335i/335xi coupe waiting to be purchased.

Well I cant tell you that my dad's 330xi 6MT is AWESOME AND IT COMES IN RED!!!!!!!

[SWP-LegacyGT]

Well I cant tell you that my dad's 330xi 6MT is AWESOME AND IT COMES IN RED!!!!!!!
hmm, unless your dad knows someone I don't, the 330xi's aren't available until June.

[SLegacy99]

hmm, unless your dad knows someone I don't, the 330xi's aren't available until June.

Its an '06. They dont make the 330s anymore.

[edkwon]

time to move to either japan, or australia, i say australia becasue we wont have to relearn the language.

Ed

[sirsimon]

In the past few months I have gone from being a Subaru fanatic to thinking my next car will be a 335xi (should it become available) or some kind of Audi.

Subaru really does seem to be watering everything down, and not even improving the styling while doing so. Sad. Very sad.

I understand that the bulk of Subaru's sales prolly come from Outbacks but they seem to have SO MANY performance enthusiasts who are willing to sing their praises everywhere they go. And they have certainly sold a lot of WRXs.

No more LGT wagon.
Increasingly bloated/boring LGT.
Fugly WRX.
+__________
= Lost customers :(

[NovaWolverine]

You mean SOA, right? Though, I'm curious what the Japanese have in store for their Impreza.

[VTGT]

That car is pure sex. Add a sports grille and the frontend would look even meaner :)

[ArcTec34]

That car is pure sex. Add a sports grille and the frontend would look even meaner :)


that horse to the right is pure sex. yee-haw. jk. agreed- just throw on a grill and there ya go. can't wait to see some Americans get there hands on those bumpers and such

[Mo_GT]

can't wait to see some Americans get there hands on those bumpers and such

That will be quite an expensive conversion i think - you will need the headlights, fenders, grill, lip and bumper. And if the mounts are different to the us spec cars then the mounts too!

While i'm happy we'er getting this car, i think its priced quite high for our market. That will cost around A$70,000 on the road.

[NovaWolverine]

I don't think you need all of that if you have a USDM '08+

[ScoopMan]

Cool that they offer an STi wagon.
In US$ the Aussie Soob converts to nearly $55k. That is pricier than an S4! Way too much for only 260 hp, methinks...
I would say this car ought to be priced around $40k (USD) to make sense to me.
But I agree, SOA is lame! Why do they take a great car and water it down?
But hey, even the General has to go to Holden in OZ to get a decent RWD platform (except for the Corvette of course). What is it with US base car companies?

[ArcTec34]

What is it with US base car companies?

they're trying to go out of business. duh

[gfxdave99]

Thank you for reminding me why this is my first, only, and last Subaru thanks to SOA.

[vincedog3]

It wouldn't be that much of a stretch to get most of the goodness of the Sti in the Legacy. Motor,trans,suspension bits,styling bits. Just axe everyone involved with decision making at SOA, and get some folks with some real guts, and we will get the products we want and deserve. I agree that because of the pansies at SOA, cars like Mazda are steadily getting my attention more and more.

[turbo2nr]

Are most or all of those tuned by STi modifications available for the USDM '08s LGT's via aftermarket?


I have those parts on my LGT.

Beat the Austrailians to it! Na na boo boo. Stick your head in xoo xoo.

Same suspension, same wheels, IMO better looking brakes, STi front lip (check) SPT intake and exhaust. STi badging. AVO420 turbo, etc.....I think mine is better!

www.japanparts.com (http://www.japanparts.com)
rallitec
AVO
Crucial
F1 brakes
Yokohamas
and REAL STi parts from japan
allshock for the bilstiens
it can be done.
Tighten up the sloppy LCA bushings (replace)
braces

Building your own is half the fun. You want someone to do it for ya? You'd just start replacing parts anyway, no matter how they made it. Trust me. I've wasted ALOT on cars.

[Sponge]

^not in a 6speed wagon you won't...

Congrats Aussie's you haven't had a Turbo forever...glad to see they figured it out for you guys. Maybe there is hope for the U.S.?

yeah right...

[mistaare]

wow, with the new wrx drama there is no more talk about the legacy sti/tuned by sti dream...

[gfxdave99]

wow, with the new wrx drama there is no more talk about the legacy sti/tuned by sti dream...

I think we're all pretty much pissed at subaru right now

[kenzo]

wow, with the new wrx drama there is no more talk about the legacy sti/tuned by sti dream...

We're still hoping for new solid info on a LSTi. The new WRX doesn't fill the void for a roomier, more upscale performance sedan like a LSTi would.

[BigT]

http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58832

I would venture to say that the Legacy is definetely not going to see an Sti, until maybe 2010 or 2011.

As for other cars, I would suggest people start looking at the new S5. Saw it at the auto show and it was quite impressive, plust it's a AWD coupe.

[sebberry]

I think we're all pretty much pissed at subaru right now

+1

[Ross Wilson]

I want one :lol:

Thanks Ross

[jaspert]

I was picking up my GT from Melbourne Dockland STi service centre tonight and could not help checking out and snapping a few pics of this black beauty in the showroom with my Sony phone.

:wub: :wub:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a52/jasnev/MelbCarShow07/TbySTIbrakes.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a52/jasnev/MelbCarShow07/TbySTIblk.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a52/jasnev/MelbCarShow07/TbySTIrear.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a52/jasnev/MelbCarShow07/TbySTIinterior.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a52/jasnev/MelbCarShow07/STIstitching.jpg

[pdw]

I was picking up my GT from Melbourne Dockland STi service centre tonight and could not help snapping a few pics of this black beauty in the showroom with my Sony phone.

:wub: :wub:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a52/jasnev/MelbCarShow07/TbySTIbrakes.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a52/jasnev/MelbCarShow07/TbySTIblk.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a52/jasnev/MelbCarShow07/TbySTIrear.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a52/jasnev/MelbCarShow07/TbySTIinterior.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a52/jasnev/MelbCarShow07/STIstitching.jpg

Ugh.

SOA, why do you have to suck so bad?

[Gitster]

OMGWTF you lucky dog :wub::wub:

[unclemat]

Ugh.

SOA, why do you have to suck so bad?

[Sponge]

what a beautiful car...

Did you get a picture of the window sticker?

[BigHonu]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[Mo_GT]

Congrats Aussie's you haven't had a Turbo forever...glad to see they figured it out for you guys. Maybe there is hope for the U.S.?

yeah right...

We've had Turbos's since the RS Turbo (1992?) and we've had the WRX since the first one (1994?)

We only missed out on the second generation Legacy turbos...

[johndas]

I just messed up one of my tube socks...!

J

[Knight705]

with so many talks of ppl walkin away from subbie, almost makes me not want to get one...... :( maybe i'll spend my 30k elsewhere.....

[Ridgeracer]

Anyone close to Cherry Hill, NJ? Lets go down there an protest a little....SOA....sucks sooooo bad..!!!

[j255c]

the 2008 spec b is pretty close to that guys except for the brakes. Give SOA a break, they suck, but they are kind of trying lol. Although i wish we got spec b's in black, that cool interior, and those mufflers :(, shit SOA does suck.

[Opie]

You guys crack me up...IF SOA were to bring that car over it's price coverts to $54,998.00 and very few of you would be able to ante up that for it. I agree it's bad ass and I desire to have one in my garage, but do you really think that if SOA brought 300 here they would all sell? I don't...look at the limited number of '06 Spec B's...there are still some sitting around.

Until SOA see's quite a bit more demand for Legacy performance models at a price they can afford to sell them at we won't be getting any...even if they offered that car at $45,000 you guys would be complaining over the price...

[unclemat]

Legacy tuned by STI in Japan costs equivalent of $35k.

[Han'sGT]

I have those parts on my LGT.

Beat the Austrailians to it! Na na boo boo. Stick your head in xoo xoo.

Same suspension, same wheels, IMO better looking brakes, STi front lip (check) SPT intake and exhaust. STi badging. AVO420 turbo, etc.....I think mine is better!

www.japanparts.com (http://www.japanparts.com)

allshock for the bilstiens

Building your own is half the fun. You want someone to do it for ya? You'd just start replacing parts anyway, no matter how they made it. Trust me. I've wasted ALOT on cars.

I don't think the AU version has Bilstein HD's from allshocks. Most likely JDM Bilsteins (GT and/or Spec B)

[AnthonyGT06]

I want one....now!!!!

[zildjiank]

Spec B 2007 is basically that minus the brembos and "STI" stitching...

Not that impressive for that price IMO.

Looks hot though...

[unclemat]

Spec B 2007 is basically that minus the brembos and "STI" stitching...

Not that impressive for that price IMO.

Looks hot though...

No, tuned by STI also has Pinks and specially tuned Bilsteins... or at least Bilsteins with STI stickers ;) Plus the overpriced quad tip axelback.

[zildjiank]

STI stickers ;)


Those are good for freakin 20 WHP!

[titsataki]

Does this Legacy tuned by Sti have the STi hubs as well (114mm vs 100mm)?
Does it have DCCD? Does it have a front Limited slip differential?

Cheers

Nick

[psi365]

I know it probably makes no difference, but I emailed SOA asking flat out if we are going to get a LGT Sti in which of course their reply was nothing is planned for the US market, but the request was forwarded to the future product planning. SO maybe as a community if we email enough requests maybe they might think about releasing one to the US market.

[unclemat]

I know it probably makes no difference, but I emailed SOA asking flat out if we are going to get a LGT Sti in which of course their reply was nothing is planned for the US market, but the request was forwarded to the future product planning. SO maybe as a community if we email enough requests maybe they might think about releasing one to the US market.

Ask for a wagon while you're at it...

[psi365]

Ask for a wagon while you're at it...

Trust me I'm not holding my breath about it. I just thought that maybe if we as a large group mass emailed them for it, maybe they might get a clue about what their customer base actually wants instead of the bean counters telling us what we want.

[dmcgowan]

oh my word!! what the hell were they thinking with... car parts horse?! WTF?!

If I'd walked into a Subaru showroom with a big poster of that hideous horsework, I'd have the undying urge to get out of there. Nice car though. (stll don't know why they call it a Liberty)

In Australia one of the organisations that looks after deceased serviceman's widows and families is Legacy. At the time the Legacy was introduced to Australia, the idea of calling it that was floated IIRC. The war veterans were generally not happy with the idea (the fact Subaru is Japanese didn't help - I suspect if it was a Renault Legacy no one would have got upset). So Liberty was adopted as the name for the range here in Aus. One of those "storm in a teacup" things but sure Aus is like the rest of the world - you don't deliberately want to p*ss off the war vets...

[Mo_GT]

Does this Legacy tuned by Sti have the STi hubs as well (114mm vs 100mm)?
Does it have DCCD? Does it have a front Limited slip differential?

Cheers

Nick

No, no and no.

[titsataki]

No, no and no.

Thanks for the info.

how about Si Drive and VDC?

Either way I would jump on one of those if it ever came to the US. :)


cheers

Nick

[Mo_GT]

Thanks for the info.

how about Si Drive and VDC?

Either way I would jump on one of those if it ever came to the US. :)


cheers

Nick

Yes to Si Drive but no to VDC - the Spec B here doesn't come with VDC but VDC is std on the normal GT(which is available only in auto).

[RockyMtnGT]

Bleh...I'll keep my modded 05 non-limited GT FTW!

It's nice, but with no REAL increase in HP...It's really just another (overpriced) pretty face and some badge engineering.

Anything touting the almighty "STI" badge better have at LEAST 300hp to back it up...especially for that much $$$.

If it ever makes it here, my next car will hopefully be something like this

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/M/mitsubishi/evo/03-large/evo-x-f3q-a.jpg

SOA are you listening???

[Giyabwe]

Well, Ive got my AUS version Liberty GT STI Wagon on the Road.. Very much and improved integrated package I must say. I think its the first on the road in AUS

[johndas]

Congratulations you B$st$rd!

Enjoy all the fun!

J

[psi365]

I have never been a fan of wagons, but that has to be one of the sweetest looking ones..........EVER. Congrats..........


BTW more pics!!

[Giyabwe]

More pics are on the Legacy Area of the Forums

[dark_rex]

the dollar/yen comparison is why we don't / won't have one of these for a while.

Until the dollar is back on top, and China's economic games are put to a stop, we'll be in this position for a while.

Awesome looking car though.

dR

[BigT]

Ummm.... The Yen is in a substantially worse place than the dollar. Ever heard of a carrie trade?

[psi365]

the dollar/yen comparison is why we don't / won't have one of these for a while.

dR

I would agree that part of it is econmical, but a lot of it is also the fact that Subaru doesn't think the demand is there for it. They feel that anyone that wants a sportier LGT would be satisfied with the spec B and that's enough. They also probably didn't want a car in their own line up to compete againist the Wrx Sti. They should have gotten a clue that an up scale performance car is exactly what subie people are wanting by how fast they sold out of the Sti Limited's. Hell I wanted one cause they got rid of all the boy racer stuff and made it more up scale.

[el scorcho]

spec b was more like a half-assed effort. mostly cosmetic except for the suspension. thumbs down.

[amigabill]

Anyone have a KW to HP converter for dumb jerks like me?

[sebberry]

Anyone have a KW to HP converter for dumb jerks like me?

http://www.onlineconversion.com/power.htm

[zildjiank]

I just divide KPH by 1.6...

[Gitster]

google

[grantlm]

I'll just say it. Australia sucks and is somehow a "bigger" market than the US market?

Australian's on average have better taste in cars, that's why we get all the good Libertys (I mean Legacys) :lol:

[el scorcho]

Hell, the Australians even get the better American cars than we do.

[GTSPECB STI]

picked MY07 Libert GT SPEC B STI in Black w/ Gunmetal Rims on Friday, trades MY06 WRX STI which was stage 2. All I can say is damn what a great car and it is a step up overall no question in my mind. Yes you could try and piece this together on a std GT Spec B but you would not get the same car imo. Si-drive is amazing and dash controls and steering wheel controls could not be replicated easily. It rocks and I love being both an american and australian for the record !!

[GTSPECB STI]

Hell, the Australians even get the better American cars than we do.
suby is made in Japan mate!

[Gitster]

suby is made in Japan mate!

Hehe, I think he actually meant American Cars, Ford Falcon for example. :lol::lol::lol:

[psi365]

suby is made in Japan mate!

Aren't LGTs/Libertys made in Indiana next to Camrys now? Maybe not the Sti versions, but I would guess the spec B's are.

[Gitster]

Aren't LGTs/Libertys made in Indiana next to Camrys now? Maybe not the Sti versions, but I would guess the spec B's are.

YES, but that doesnt make them American cars !! FHI is a Japanese Company. Those are only for the US and maybe Canada.

Also, the car they get in Australia and Japan are made in Japan I believe, yes/no ??

[GTSPECB STI]

YES, but that doesnt make them American cars !! FHI is a Japanese Company. Those are only for the US and maybe Canada.

Also, the car they get in Australia and Japan are made in Japan I believe, yes/no ??
You are correct mate. My car was made in Japan as GT Spec B then handed over to STI for tuning and modifications.

[mr.c]

i think i would rather have a regular lgt or spec b and just add the sti parts you want and the better performance parts, rebadge it and yur set and def have more than 260hp... just my opinion

[psi365]

i think i would rather have a regular lgt or spec b and just add the sti parts you want and the better performance parts, rebadge it and yur set and def have more than 260hp... just my opinion

I believe theirs is a 2.0L were North America gets a 2.5L. Right away we get the bigger engine. That and they would have a hard time selling a more expensive version then a spec B that only has 10 more horsepower.

[GTSPECB STI]

I believe theirs is a 2.0L were North America gets a 2.5L. Right away we get the bigger engine. That and they would have a hard time selling a more expensive version then a spec B that only has 10 more horsepower.

You believe or have been informed wrong mate, Australia get the 2.5 ltr engine too! It's not just about the supposed increase 10 kw (not HP) and remember this at the fly not the wheel. The tuned by sti ecu has been tested and tuned for Australian conditions as opposed to Japan, USA, etc. The same goes for the suspension.

If you start trying to buy the exact parts from STI and bolting them on your Spec B you will find the cost will beat you!! Trust me because the exercise has been calculated several times by other Spec B owners here in Australia. Try pricing the items such as the brembos with s/s brake lines, enkei wheels wrapped in Pirelli tires, leather sti seats, front and rear lip, etc...

[specitim]

Hi I'm new here, but just completed purchase of my new GT tuned by STi - I test drove both the STi and the normal spec B while at the dealership; there is definitely a difference in the handling and power of both cars. The tuned by STi is meaner off the lights... having traded in a MY03 WRX Hatch, I found the power a bit of a let down in comparison, but hey, wife wanted a family car and this was my answer heh heh ...

Pictures at:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=5908&id=529817820

BTW re: pricing, all up on road it was just over 70k. But I got some options, tinted front glass, tow bar, and 5 year warranty... so its not too bad a deal at all :)

[GTSPECB STI]

Hi I'm new here, but just completed purchase of my new GT tuned by STi - I test drove both the STi and the normal spec B while at the dealership; there is definitely a difference in the handling and power of both cars. The tuned by STi is meaner off the lights... having traded in a MY03 WRX Hatch, I found the power a bit of a let down in comparison, but hey, wife wanted a family car and this was my answer heh heh ...

Pictures at:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=5908&id=529817820

BTW re: pricing, all up on road it was just over 70k. But I got some options, tinted front glass, tow bar, and 5 year warranty... so its not too bad a deal at all :)

welcome aboard mate, what number are you? I am 136 / 300. Tried to look at pics link but it asks for login. try using photobucket or the like maybe?

[theimmortal]

$64,000 CDN dollars or $$60,000 USD; that's just plain F$%@*D!!! Sure it's a REALLY nice vehicle but there is a serious problem here.

Pricing discrepancies between markets is simply insane and specifically in Canada where just across the border in the US a Legacy GT can be picked up for under $30K USD where it actually STARTS at around $40K CDN dollars for the equivalent model. And there's no duty if you take one across the border because it's built in the US and North America is a (relatively) free trade zone.

Maybe we need to ship some down to Australia!

[GTSPECB STI]

$64,000 CDN dollars or $$60,000 USD; that's just plain F$%@*D!!! Sure it's a REALLY nice vehicle but there is a serious problem here.

Pricing discrepancies between markets is simply insane and specifically in Canada where just across the border in the US a Legacy GT can be picked up for under $30K USD where it actually STARTS at around $40K CDN dollars for the equivalent model. And there's no duty if you take one across the border because it's built in the US and North America is a (relatively) free trade zone.

Maybe we need to ship some down to Australia!
I have had this discussion with members on www.iwsti.com (http://www.iwsti.com) and tried to get them to understand a couple of simple issues when comparing AUS$ vs US$ vs Can$ see post #85 for summary from one of my canadian friends http://www.iwsti.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83152&page=5

The fundamental issue is whats the average salary in each country, here in Australia we have a booming economy and salaries offered by employers have just exploded. It's nothing for a 22 year old to earn AUS$100,000 pa for working in the mining industry as a tradesman, engineer or miner!

[fizxman]

Glad you Aussies have a cool car now! 70K is a real nip in the wallet, but same for any new car, I guess. I know a lot of car pricing has to do with the Gov't of the country you live in. Many countries have effective taxes that influence the price but don't show in the sticker. Gov't puts fees on the Manufacturer for lots of things... safety, smog, gas guzzler, carbon tax :lol:, to name a few. Don't know specifically about Australia's import/export fees/levies/tariffs/taxes - but I would bet my socks that is a major part of the price difference.

Guess I'll show the OP to the Captain - she thinks 32K for my Spec.B was waaay to much to pay for a car :lol:

See what a Great Deal I got, Honey? :wub:

[psi365]

Bring one back from the dead, but does any one know the series/part number for the 07 tuned by STi Liberty Enkei wheels?

[GTSPECB STI]

#ST2810021020 for 18 x 7.5 Enkei Silver
#ST2810021030 for 18 x 7.5 Enkei Gunmetal
Ref: http://www.sti.subaru.com.au/SportsPartsSearchResults.asp

[ArcTec34]

mmhmm mmhmmm i want

[psi365]

#ST2810021020 for 18 x 7.5 Enkei Silver
#ST2810021030 for 18 x 7.5 Enkei Gunmetal
Ref: http://www.sti.subaru.com.au/SportsPartsSearchResults.asp

You're awesome. Thanks.........or I could just go to Australia and steal your wheels
:lol::lol::lol:

wait a sec......I'll just take the entire car.

[gt_ltd]

Holy shit! The Aussie MSRP for those rims is twice that of JDM's! :eek: You people are way toooooooooooooooooooooo rich! :lol:

[GTSPECB STI]

You're awesome. Thanks.........or I could just go to Australia and steal your wheels
:lol::lol::lol:

wait a sec......I'll just take the entire car.

As Bob Barker says: Come on down!

Still have not had call from Suby dealership to say that the inserts have arrived. I will call them tomorrow and chase up for you!
cheers Dave

[psi365]

As Bob Barker says: Come on down!

Still have not had call from Suby dealership to say that the inserts have arrived. I will call them tomorrow and chase up for you!
cheers Dave

Unfortunately from what I've been hearing from a guy that just got the inserts is that they don't fit the US bumpers even with some modification. One guy so far had tried with no luck.