Hello, My name is John.

I just found this site recently and I'm mostly going to be lurking and reading up on the X's.

I currently own a 2006 STi that is decently modified and I'm in the market to possibly add on a new vehicle. I went for a test drive of a GSR and was quite taken by the car. I love my Subaru, but I can't bring myself to like the 08+ lineup.

On the test drive my initial thoughts were... I was throughly impressed by the quality of the ride, and the seats are hot. The power comes quick and hit hard even with 4 people in the car. Steering is TIGHT and I loved that. A few things I didn't like however. The clutch feel, calling it light doesn't begin to define it, and the shifter feels like a gigantic spaghetti noodle. Also the tail lights didn't thrill me, but the ralliart set the tail off in my opinion.

Anyways, I will be lurking around and putting some serious thought into it.

John.

 

clutch and shifter (ssk) are an easy fix, as are the taillights.

if you really enjoyed the powerband that much on your testdrive, you're in for a treat once you decide to start modding (TUNE, exhaust...etc.)

 

Yea I suspected it would be an easy fix, same with an STi as far as shifter feel goes; but it definitely has a more firm clutch to start.

From what I've read so far, seems the stock clutch has a LOT to be desired and you may as well switch it out when you get the car.

John.

 

When I drove the x the acceleration didnt capture me compared to my ix... The turbo spools rather late if you ask me.. quite a discouragement. The ix is twice the ride minus the interior...