2/9/09

2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI - Long-Term Road Test Update


Current Mileage/Months in Fleet: 26,519 miles/9 monthsAverage Fuel Economy/Range: 20 mpg/338 milesService: $340Normal Wear: $0Repair: $0

Here in Ann Arbor, we’re pretty used to driving in the snow. If enough comes down, as it certainly has this year, it can paralyze the city, but we shrugged it off as our hooligan WRX STI plowed through eight, nine, even ten inches of snow with ease. It’s been awhole lot of fun.

Remount the Snow Tires

When our STI arrived last March, we ordered a set of 235/45R-17 Bridgestone Blizzak WS-60s and had them mounted on a set of black O-Z Racing Ultraleggera wheels. It handled the tail end of that winter like a champ and this year has been no different. Sideways shenanigans really bring this car to life, and we love the STI’s very liberal stability control system. Many a staff member has strolled in to work on mornings after a fresh snowfall sporting a huge grin from their commute—or play time—in the STI. Indeed, excitement over ice racing the STI again began in early November and continues to build for the start of the season later this month.

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