Hey RS25 forum, for the first time in five years, I am posting my car up for sale. Now this is only a feeler as of now, but if everything falls into place the way I want them to, then I will likely sell the car. This is hard for me to even post because this is my baby and some of you all have followed my member's journal and see the car grow into what it is now. This is my first car ever and I hate think about seeing it go, but sometimes I have to move on to better things. I've posted my member's journal below, for those who would like to take a look if you all have not seen it.
Member's Journal: http://www.rs25.com/forums/f145/t116...eza-2-5rs.html
Now, onto the history and details of my car. It is a 1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS Coupe in Rally Blue Pearl. It still has the original NA motor, and just hit 120,000 miles this month. I bought the car at 104k miles and when I bought it I had the head gasket replaced. I am the third owner and I've owned the car for five years(that's only 16k miles in 5 years!?). I've modded the car through out these years and it was my daily driver/weekend autocross car in the summer. This car is a blast to drive even though it has only a NA motor and can keep up well with turbo cars in autocross. The mods done to the car are listed below. I am pricing the car right now at $8,500. Location is Chesapeake, Virgina.
Interior:
- JDM WRX Ver.V/VI Momo Steering Wheel w/Red Stitching
- JDM STi Type R/RA Pedal Covers
- JDM WRX STi Version V/VI Front Bucket Seats & Rear Seats
- JDM Red Hazard Lights Button
- RIPT USA MW Gray(JDM Gray) Door Panel Kit
- Kartboy Short Shifter
- Pioneer CD Player
- Polkaudio Speakers
Exterior:
- STi Replica Front Sports Bumper w/Fog Covers
- STi Front Lightweight Bumper Beam
- STi Fog Light Cover Decals
- STi Version V Replica Rear Wing
- JDM Version V/VI Rear Bumper
- JDM Rear Spats
- JDM STi Version V/VI Front Grill
- JDM STi Pink "i" Badge
- JDM Version V/VI Crystal Clear Headlights
- JDM Clear Corner Lights
- JDM Tail Lights
- JDM STi Fender Emblems
- JDM WRX Type R Decals
Suspension:
- D2 Racing Street 35-Way Adjustable Coilovers
- JDM FHI STi Carbon Fiber Front Strut Bar
- ebay Rear Strut Bar
- Whiteline Non-Adjustable 22mm Front Sway Bar
- 02-04 WRX 20mm Rear Sway Bar
- Whiteline HD Alloy Front Endlinks
- Whiteline HD Alloy Rear Endlinks
Wheels/Brakes:
- Stock OEM 16" 5-Spoke Gold Rims on Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec 205/50/R16
Engine/Power:
- JDM Blitz NÜR-Spec S Axle-Back Exhaust System
- Borla Replica UEL Dual-Port Headers
- Short Ram Intake w/K&N High-Flow Air Filter
So those are the mods I have done to the car. I have a ton of parts that come with the car as well. Most of these parts are stock original parts though. The only stock parts for when I bought this car are the front bumper and the rear bumper. Both of those were in bad shape and I got rid of them. The only other thing beside the bumpers that cannot be returned to stock are the door cards. I placed a fabric kit over them to match the JDM STi seats. Other then that, I pretty much have every stock item the car came with.
Stock Front and Rear Seats
Stock Steering wheel
Stock Shift Boot and Shift Knob
Stock Intake System
Stock Headers
Stock Exhaust
Stock Front and Rear Sway Bars
Stock Endlinks
Stock Struts & Springs
Stock Ver.4 Rally Blue Pearl Coupe Wing
Stock Ver.4 Rally Blue Pearl Style Grill
Stock Head Lights
Stock Tail Lights
For the most part, this car is solid. I think the only thing it could need is a new paint job. The roof is faded and the hood scoop has clear coat peeling. I can't think of any places the car has rust. No rust around the rear quarter panels. I know that's a pretty big issue with most RS along with the head gaskets. I have a folder of maintenance records. Obviously I wanted to do a swap eventually, but the motor is still good, so I never actually needed to do one.
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If you want more pictures, I can certainly get specific shots if requested. There are more pics in the member's journal as well. Again guys, this is just a feeler right now, but highly considering selling it if I get the asking price. If you are interested in the car, please have some knowledge of these cars, if not, please do your research. I do not want and will not sell the car to someone who I don't think knows what they are doing. I want this car to go to someone who will take care of it. All this needs is a paint job and engine swap and this car will be golden. My goal was to stay true to the Ver.5 look, and I'm hoping I will find someone who shares that same goal and not junk up the car. I am a reputable member here and I'm am pretty fair. With that being said, thank you for looking. Any questions, please feel free to PM me or post a comment.
Thanks!
- Alex
Member's Journal: http://www.rs25.com/forums/f145/t116...eza-2-5rs.html
Now, onto the history and details of my car. It is a 1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS Coupe in Rally Blue Pearl. It still has the original NA motor, and just hit 120,000 miles this month. I bought the car at 104k miles and when I bought it I had the head gasket replaced. I am the third owner and I've owned the car for five years(that's only 16k miles in 5 years!?). I've modded the car through out these years and it was my daily driver/weekend autocross car in the summer. This car is a blast to drive even though it has only a NA motor and can keep up well with turbo cars in autocross. The mods done to the car are listed below. I am pricing the car right now at $8,500. Location is Chesapeake, Virgina.
Interior:
- JDM WRX Ver.V/VI Momo Steering Wheel w/Red Stitching
- JDM STi Type R/RA Pedal Covers
- JDM WRX STi Version V/VI Front Bucket Seats & Rear Seats
- JDM Red Hazard Lights Button
- RIPT USA MW Gray(JDM Gray) Door Panel Kit
- Kartboy Short Shifter
- Pioneer CD Player
- Polkaudio Speakers
Exterior:
- STi Replica Front Sports Bumper w/Fog Covers
- STi Front Lightweight Bumper Beam
- STi Fog Light Cover Decals
- STi Version V Replica Rear Wing
- JDM Version V/VI Rear Bumper
- JDM Rear Spats
- JDM STi Version V/VI Front Grill
- JDM STi Pink "i" Badge
- JDM Version V/VI Crystal Clear Headlights
- JDM Clear Corner Lights
- JDM Tail Lights
- JDM STi Fender Emblems
- JDM WRX Type R Decals
Suspension:
- D2 Racing Street 35-Way Adjustable Coilovers
- JDM FHI STi Carbon Fiber Front Strut Bar
- ebay Rear Strut Bar
- Whiteline Non-Adjustable 22mm Front Sway Bar
- 02-04 WRX 20mm Rear Sway Bar
- Whiteline HD Alloy Front Endlinks
- Whiteline HD Alloy Rear Endlinks
Wheels/Brakes:
- Stock OEM 16" 5-Spoke Gold Rims on Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec 205/50/R16
Engine/Power:
- JDM Blitz NÜR-Spec S Axle-Back Exhaust System
- Borla Replica UEL Dual-Port Headers
- Short Ram Intake w/K&N High-Flow Air Filter
So those are the mods I have done to the car. I have a ton of parts that come with the car as well. Most of these parts are stock original parts though. The only stock parts for when I bought this car are the front bumper and the rear bumper. Both of those were in bad shape and I got rid of them. The only other thing beside the bumpers that cannot be returned to stock are the door cards. I placed a fabric kit over them to match the JDM STi seats. Other then that, I pretty much have every stock item the car came with.
Stock Front and Rear Seats
Stock Steering wheel
Stock Shift Boot and Shift Knob
Stock Intake System
Stock Headers
Stock Exhaust
Stock Front and Rear Sway Bars
Stock Endlinks
Stock Struts & Springs
Stock Ver.4 Rally Blue Pearl Coupe Wing
Stock Ver.4 Rally Blue Pearl Style Grill
Stock Head Lights
Stock Tail Lights
For the most part, this car is solid. I think the only thing it could need is a new paint job. The roof is faded and the hood scoop has clear coat peeling. I can't think of any places the car has rust. No rust around the rear quarter panels. I know that's a pretty big issue with most RS along with the head gaskets. I have a folder of maintenance records. Obviously I wanted to do a swap eventually, but the motor is still good, so I never actually needed to do one.
Pictures:
If you want more pictures, I can certainly get specific shots if requested. There are more pics in the member's journal as well. Again guys, this is just a feeler right now, but highly considering selling it if I get the asking price. If you are interested in the car, please have some knowledge of these cars, if not, please do your research. I do not want and will not sell the car to someone who I don't think knows what they are doing. I want this car to go to someone who will take care of it. All this needs is a paint job and engine swap and this car will be golden. My goal was to stay true to the Ver.5 look, and I'm hoping I will find someone who shares that same goal and not junk up the car. I am a reputable member here and I'm am pretty fair. With that being said, thank you for looking. Any questions, please feel free to PM me or post a comment.
Thanks!
- Alex