I drive a 97 outback sport and detest the two tones and don't much like the bumber either. I was thinking I'd get an old 2.5 RS bumber and a paint job. However, before i sink 500 bucks into buying a new bumper- the cheapest i've found, does anyone know if i will have to modify or change the mounting racks? Also, wil i have to rewire it? And is there anywhere in New England where i can find a bumper for cheaper than 500 bucks? Thanks

It doesn't cost $500. Go ask your dealership. MSRP is $235.
That's stock 99 2.5RS bumper unpainted.

You'll need the bumper beams too. Get JDM lightweight bumper beam or 99RS beam. i recommend JDM lightweight one, it doesn't cost too much. No need to rewire.
Also you need fog lights or fog light covers. Fog lights are not cheap so find someone selling those.

wow, thanks. I've been looking at ebay and such. duh. i knew i'd need the bulbs and had figured on paying for that. Sounds easy, i'm stoked.