New here guys

i have been looking and thinking about getting a 2.5 RS probably like 95 to 97ish,
so if anyoneh as any hp numbers or anythingi should be looking at when buying one please let me know.. should i get an RS or just an impreze with a 1.8 or 2.2?? any info will begreatly appreciated.

 

2.5 RSs started in 1998 the first and the last year for the dohc 2.5 165 hp. then came the sohc 2.5 more reliable same HP. 1.8 imprezas lasted till 1997 i believe with 110 hp, 2.2s lasted untill 2000 with power ranging from 135 from 1993 up to 1997 with 137 to 142 in 1999. awd wasnt standard on imprezas till 1996.

 

on auto trader there is a impreza not sure if its 1.8 or 2.2 how quick are the 1.8's compared to a civic???

 

The RS has shorter gears than the WRX or later models. Get a late gen CG8 97+. You won't regret it. I think this was the best gen... not a big fan of the new WRX after 2001. The SOHC will give you gobbs of torque, especially after you turbo it. But stock is fine. Plus I have a ton of used parts for that. Every one now a day wants a CG8, expecially the rally guys. With a little TLC you could make back some money. Pully runs about $120 + Light flywheel around $250+ (Although I'll sell you one used for $100) ECU wart for about $199 12hp gain. And cold air intake are super easy and cheap to make. Cost around $50.

If you buy a civic I'll punch you.

Mitch

 

well i only wanna spend around 5000 to 6000 so i was looking at older pre RS so how is the 2.2?? or 1.8 is it worth spending 5000 ona impreza if its only a 1.8 or should i just buy an integra GSR????

 

http://www.rallyclassified.com/detail.php?cat=7&de=2467

 

I'll sell you my 1996 AWD Impreza L Coupe 2.2 M/T. Where is "Lompton"?

 

I would look for a 98-99 RS. That's what I'm doing currently. I have a 1.8, and I love it as a daily driver, does excellent in the winter. It's torquey, but not very fast.
The 2.2 is decent, but the 2.5 is preferable. As far as the GSR, it depends on what your looking for. What kind of weather to you drive in? Do you just want a fairly quick 1/4 mi car? Integras are nice cars, but I fell in love with the subaru's AWD and reliability.

 

They can be had for cheap i got a 2000 RS Coupe for 5700 with 69,000 miles on it all it needed was a headlight and a lil hood and fenber work.

 

lucky! was it salvage? they're hard to come by nowadays

 

I bought my 2000 RS for $4,200 with 126K and have no regrets , I had a 1.8 that was ok , but not fast , and a 2.2 that seemed like a rocket compared to a 2.0 nat. asp. Lancer , but the 2.5 is an awesome car in the snow of upstate NY

 

not in cali....i paid 12k for my 01 RS 5spd w\56k miles..in cali expect to pay 9-13k

 

Damn i shoulda sold my car in cali the day after i bought it just kidding i would never sell it and no it has a clean title.

 

I got my 00RS for 10500 used, with 60k, and tons of records. That was a couple years back though. Might check rs25.com........ http://www.rs25.com/classifieds/show...er=&myzipcode=

 

i love my 2000 2.5rs
my 1.8 integra rs is hellza fast tho