What's the best looking Impreza?

LeVeL · August 16th, 2008, 05:02 PM

I was talking to a couple of friends about this the other day and figured I'd see what you all say. Now, please don't say thing like "they are all ugly" or b*tch at me about the gen codes (yes, I know that gc8 is technically incorrect) - just bear with me here, you all know which cars I mean and if you dont the look at the pictures.
Also, you are more than welcome to post your own Impreza pics!

GC8

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/3662/snow0078na.jpg

MY02 (bugeye)

http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/4549/wrxsnow4lowresba3.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1418/575917635_756ca6a412.jpg

MY04

http://people.umass.edu/cperkows/progress/6b.jpg

http://www.rollyourfender.com/projects_files/sti/images/DSC08587.jpg

MY06 (hawkeye)

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/3112000-3112999/3112961_1_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/9/web/2457000-2457999/2457957_7_full.jpg

MY08

http://autodrum.com/img/reviews/automobiles/subaru/impreza_wrx_sti_2008/impreza_wrx_sti_2008_3.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t253/nursebobracing/2008_STi.jpg

Homer_Bart · August 16th, 2008, 05:06 PM

MY08

Only if it sits on giant wheels, STi bodykit and has a diffuser look-alike plastic tacked to the back, and not those 1.5 engined wheezers with small rims and no bodykit.

anti-net · August 16th, 2008, 05:33 PM

MY06 for me, I like its aggressive look, though the GC8 2-door also looks good

luvcars · August 16th, 2008, 05:58 PM

GC8, easily

littletones · August 16th, 2008, 06:02 PM

MY06, always liked the pig nose

klankymen · August 16th, 2008, 06:12 PM

MY06, hatchback looks like a friggin ford fiesta.

jeffy777 · August 16th, 2008, 06:21 PM

I've always liked the 04 style, but I like this one better than the one you posted:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/jeffy777/subaru1.jpg

My second choice would be the 06.

My last choice is the 08. I think it sucks balls. Way too bland. It could almost be mistaken for a Kia or something, while all the older models are more aggressive and more distinct.

b_tapper · August 16th, 2008, 06:32 PM

1st gen by far
even though I had an '02 and '04

Viper007Bond · August 16th, 2008, 06:48 PM

MY06 with MY04 in a close second. MY06 took it over MY04 due to the more aggressive looks and less roundy design.

GM_IV · August 16th, 2008, 07:01 PM

I like the GC, MY04 and MY06. I chose MY04 because its the most balanced styling of the three being modest while at the same time isn't at all tame or easy to ignore. The 08...I've seen a few and I still don't like it, this generation of Impreza is the only time where I think the Lancer/EVO is the vastly better looking car. Bug eyes is tolerable since its just the silly head lights.

Seasonone · August 16th, 2008, 07:01 PM

GC, after that it became "how ugly can we make a car that still will sell?" IMO

jayhawk · August 16th, 2008, 08:42 PM

Long live the pignose! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

By the way, the 2004-2005 are called dropeyes.

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petarkb · August 16th, 2008, 09:05 PM

I love the pignose. When it catches air, it even resembles a flying pig. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Redliner · August 16th, 2008, 10:03 PM

If (and it's a BIG IF) the current one was available as a sedan, AND the desing of the rear was improved, the MY08 could be my favorite. As of now, gimme a GC.

Vette Boss · August 16th, 2008, 10:12 PM

Tough to call between the GC8 and the latest one. The new one only looks good in STI trim with big wheels and everything. I remember in my early teens, lusting after the GC8, it was one of my favourites.

prizrak · August 16th, 2008, 10:58 PM

GC and MY06 are the best, GC is still the first mostly because its in Initial D but MY06 is VERY close second images/smilies/smile.gif

Suedschleife · August 16th, 2008, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seasonone

GC, after that it became "how ugly can we make a car that still will sell?" IMO

+1

Not saying the GC is pretty to begin with.

deltableh · August 16th, 2008, 11:08 PM

I like them all equally. However, if I had to pick one, I'd say out of all of those, none win.

Mine is the best looking to me images/smilies/smile.gif

devil500 · August 16th, 2008, 11:46 PM

GC8 so few in the states but they look bad ass.

matt2000 · August 16th, 2008, 11:52 PM

MY06. I just like it. images/smilies/smile.gif

And now I've just realise what 'MY' means. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

View Poll Results: Which Impreza looks best?
GC	80	53.33%
MY02	4	2.67%
MY04	14	9.33%
MY06	44	29.33%
MY08	8	5.33%
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August 16th, 2008, 05:02 PM	#1
LeVeL Joined: Jun 16th, 2007 Last Online: 02:41 PM Location: MA Age: 20 Posts: 922 Car: VQ30 Rep Power: 17	What's the best looking Impreza? I was talking to a couple of friends about this the other day and figured I'd see what you all say. Now, please don't say thing like "they are all ugly" or btch at me about the gen codes (yes, I know that gc8 is technically incorrect) - just bear with me here, you all know which cars I mean and if you dont the look at the pictures. Also, you are more than welcome to post your own Impreza pics! GC8* MY02 (bugeye) MY04 MY06 (hawkeye) MY08 __________________ Cardinal of Karting . . . flickr . . . . . . . . . . . GetLeVeLed.org + UMass Motorsport . . .

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Homer_Bart Joined: Sep 10th, 2006 Last Online: 04:18 PM Location: Singapore Age: 15 Posts: 586 Car: 2-wheel Haro F1 Rep Power: 17	MY08 Only if it sits on giant wheels, STi bodykit and has a diffuser look-alike plastic tacked to the back, and not those 1.5 engined wheezers with small rims and no bodykit. __________________ "If the Ferrari president is right about the Singapore Grand Prix being a circus," Ecclestone told The Mail on Sunday, "then we have to be grateful to him for providing the clowns." Support Porsche in taking over Volkswagen!

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anti-net Joined: Mar 17th, 2007 Last Online: November 18th, 2008 Location: Cornwall, UK and Birmingham, UK for uni Age: 18 Posts: 1,241 Rep Power: 18	MY06 for me, I like its aggressive look, though the GC8 2-door also looks good __________________ My Twitter You'd be surprised how close it is. I've actually got 57 cubic feet of cheese in there, and if you covert cheese into dogs, that's 4.3 great Danes - J.Clarkson

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jeffy777 Joined: Feb 8th, 2005 Last Online: 01:05 PM Location: US Age: 27 Posts: 5,610 Car: '04 Toyota Sienna, crippled people like vans.... Rep Power: 51	I've always liked the 04 style, but I like this one better than the one you posted: My second choice would be the 06. My last choice is the 08. I think it sucks balls. Way too bland. It could almost be mistaken for a Kia or something, while all the older models are more aggressive and more distinct. __________________ A man named Jeffy once said, "If laziness is craziness, then I've lost my marbles...and I don't feel like trying to find them." Last edited by jeffy777; August 16th, 2008 at 06:26 PM..

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b_tapper Joined: Jan 3rd, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: pittsburgh, pa Age: 28 Posts: 80 Car: scion xb and xd Rep Power: 27	1st gen by far even though I had an '02 and '04 __________________ -Brian

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Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 11:29 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 24 Posts: 20,964 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 233	MY06 with MY04 in a close second. MY06 took it over MY04 due to the more aggressive looks and less roundy design. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

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GM_IV Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 03:54 PM Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 387 Car: 1986 Toyota Cressida Rep Power: 11	I like the GC, MY04 and MY06. I chose MY04 because its the most balanced styling of the three being modest while at the same time isn't at all tame or easy to ignore. The 08...I've seen a few and I still don't like it, this generation of Impreza is the only time where I think the Lancer/EVO is the vastly better looking car. Bug eyes is tolerable since its just the silly head lights. __________________

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Seasonone Joined: Jun 30th, 2008 Last Online: 07:18 AM Location: Portland, Oregon USA Age: 24 Posts: 539 Car: RB25 "silvia" Rep Power: 15	GC, after that it became "how ugly can we make a car that still will sell?" IMO

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jayhawk Cigar Smoking Man Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 02:28 AM Location: A-Town, Illinois. Age: 33 Posts: 4,947 Car: MY07 G11 WRX-TR WRB. Rep Power: 84	Long live the pignose! By the way, the 2004-2005 are called dropeyes. <-------- __________________ It is nice to have friends like you on this forum. ...A fox among the chickens... Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds…

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petarkb Joined: Feb 12th, 2007 Last Online: 03:54 PM Posts: 980 Car: Sixteen Cylinder Air Car, Metal Powered Rep Power: 17	I love the pignose. When it catches air, it even resembles a flying pig.

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Redliner Joined: May 19th, 2005 Last Online: 02:47 AM Location: Canoas, Brazil Age: 29 Posts: 3,461 Car: Fiat Palio 1.6 16v Rep Power: 37	If (and it's a BIG IF) the current one was available as a sedan, AND the desing of the rear was improved, the MY08 could be my favorite. As of now, gimme a GC.

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August 16th, 2008, 10:12 PM	#15
Vette Boss Joined: Nov 14th, 2004 Last Online: 02:21 PM Location: United States, Britain, in time Age: 22 Posts: 2,962 Car: Nissan Altima 3.5-litre SE Rep Power: 33	Tough to call between the GC8 and the latest one. The new one only looks good in STI trim with big wheels and everything. I remember in my early teens, lusting after the GC8, it was one of my favourites. __________________ 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5SE SHIFT_the future

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prizrak Joined: Apr 2nd, 2007 Last Online: 02:14 PM Location: Brooklyn, NY Age: 25 Posts: 1,601 Car: Audi A4 1.8T Rep Power: 19	GC and MY06 are the best, GC is still the first mostly because its in Initial D but MY06 is VERY close second

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deltableh Joined: Nov 5th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Age: 22 Posts: 195 Car: 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 5-door Rep Power: 7	I like them all equally. However, if I had to pick one, I'd say out of all of those, none win. Mine is the best looking to me

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devil500 Joined: Aug 8th, 2007 Last Online: 02:14 AM Location: NYC Age: 16 Posts: 406 Rep Power: 7	GC8 so few in the states but they look bad ass. __________________ Robert Kubica: 2008 Canadian Grand Prix Winner

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matt2000 Squirrel Mincer Joined: Feb 17th, 2006 Last Online: 02:19 PM Location: Market Harborough, UK Age: 18 Posts: 3,372 Car: '77 Land Rover Series III LFS Status: Rep Power: 52	MY06. I just like it. And now I've just realise what 'MY' means. __________________ Signature last updated 07/11/08. Photos last updated 25/10/08. Last edited by matt2000; August 17th, 2008 at 12:07 AM..