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Thems fighten' words. Subaru just introduced a new ad that pokes fun at the VW GTI 'Fast' ads (not the ones with the Sprockets guy, the ones with the the maniacal rabbit thing). Correct me if I am worng, but since when is a GTI and an STi in the same league anyway? The Subaru Impreza STi is a seriously fast car. It is also a seriously ugly car. I think if I owned one and drove it to work, I would hear laughing about two bolcks out on my approach. I would gladly trade a couple of those 0-60 seconds for something that did not look like it had an ironing board attached to the trunk. On the flipside, the GTI can almost pass for a fun adult car, particularly in the upcoming four door trim.

Subaru continues to make a push upmarket. The current Legacy has made great strides, but still falls short in many of the details and equipment offerings. That is all Kool and the Gang, but the STi is a different animal and should really only be compared to other fire-breathing ralley car derivitives like the Lancer Evo.