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Old 10-14-19, 01:13 PM
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Default 209 units of the Subaru WRX STI S209 coming to U.S.





We asked for it, and now we have it: The WRX STI S209. It’s officially the most expensive new Subaru ever.

All 209 examples of the S209 will sell for $64,880. Every one of the 209 cars will be headed to the U.S. starting in November this year — STI’s shop is only able to produce 2-3 cars per day, so it’ll be a slow trickle of cars being shipped over here.

Previous to the S209, the Type RA was the top dog in the American WRX lineup. It cost $49,855, and offered a nice bump in performance over a regular STI. This S209 finally gives us the significant increase in power we’ve been asking for all these years, but it also represents a massive effort at making the best-handling STI ever. Aftermarket modifications could get you partway there, but there will be no true equivalent to the S209 coming from somebody’s garage.

We fully expect it’ll be Subaru WRX STI enthusiasts who spring for the few available cars, as the $64,880 price will likely be a major roadblock for all but the true believers. At that price there’s a huge variety of other cars to choose from, many of them more desirable than an ultra-rare Subaru to some folks. Dealer markups could take this car to even greater heights, especially if a dealer finds some Subaru fanatics with money to burn. If the 341-horsepower S209 sounds like something you need to park in your garage, we suggest you get over to the nearest bank and Subaru dealer as soon as possible.
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$65K!!!???? Can't believe they'll sell.
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Interesting. The name (S209) appears to be linked to the number of units that will be imported. That is very unusual. I don't recall seeing that before.
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Sadly I think the 341hp is where the stock STI should have been years ago. Subaru hasn't really cared much about the WRX or STI for many years
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This or the c8 Corvette for $65k.....hmmm, tough choice.....

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Originally Posted by Vitveet
This or the c8 Corvette for $65k.....hmmm, tough choice.....

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Doubt the two will be cross shopped, whoever buys these Subaru's wants a rare numbered car.
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Originally Posted by plex
Doubt the two will be cross shopped, whoever buys these Subaru's wants a rare numbered car.
Agreed. I also expect very few of them will clock significant mileage. Sure a couple will become near-dedicated track cars. But most will go to collectors who will garage them.
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Originally Posted by Vitveet
This or the c8 Corvette for $65k.....hmmm, tough choice.....
Not a tough choice at all for those who want reliability. An all new, mid-engined sports car from a company like GM or FCA is probably one of the biggest reliability risks I can think of. You can bet the farm that it will have teething problems.
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