Being searching around the website for a while now and finally decided to register and post up a couple questions. I'm currently looking for a Impreza *pre bug eyes* for a project. My goal will be:

Daily Driver once completed.
Mild body kit
17" Rims *I like the stock gold STI rims*
Fresh Paint, nothing crazy, just one color, probally the stock color to keep price down.
WRX engine swap since i'm able find the complete engine/trans for decent prices. Would keep the engine pretty much stock for the meantime. I know the RS tranny works well with the WRX engine but keep reading.
Upgraded brakes/suspension. Nothing overboard, not looking for top of the line but would still want good quality.
Interior upgraded with better driver/passenger seats.
Upgraded sound system. Not a boom box with 8 12" subs in the back. Upgraded head unit, interior speakers, amp/sub maybe something like a stealhbox or the Ifinity Basslink, I don't need to rattle the guy's ***** sitting next to me at the light.
Upgraded headlights and taillights *no altezzas*

Going for a real clean/simplistic look, which is what i generally see with subaru owners who decide to upgrade.

What are the years for the Impreza L should I be looking at for what I want to do. For the wrx swap to work, for bodykits to fit, headlight/taillights, etc...

Is there any differences for the engine/trans swap if I go with the L or the RS? I'm going to be doing the complete wrx engine/trans.

It would be easier to find an L with high miles on it than finding a RS. Is there any big difference between the RS and L for what I'm looking to do? I'm pretty much reworking the whole car so I'm not worried about the original apperance of the car excluding major dents/dings/rust.


Thanks,

Raz