# 1998 Impreza 2.5 RS 250hp $12,000

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**Created:** [September 7, 2009, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170 "2009-09-07T18:55:30Z")\
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**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\
**Post date:** [September 7, 2009, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170/1 "2009-09-07T18:55:30Z")

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now on ebay: [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120477814390&viewitem=](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120477814390&viewitem=)

I recently bought this car from a fellow NY’er but am having some legal issues and other crap that are eating up my time and money preventing me from putting the work into this car that I had intended to.

The engine was recently broken in by a professional shop, dyno tuned, and given a compression test. Print outs of everything are available.

It recently made 250hp to all 4 wheels

Body:  
JDM/99RS front bumper  
Aluminum hood  
No rust  
120k miles  
no dents  
some fading paint, scuffs, scratches \<$200 to have touched up  
20% tint

Interior  
Sparco seats with sliders  
egt, boost, oil pres, afr, fuel pressure gauges  
WRX steering wheel  
Link Plus ECU  
$1k+ alarm with integrated turbo timer and remote start

Engine:  
axis stage 2 STI short block (CP pistons) 1,500 miles  
cometic head gaskets  
ARP headstuds  
Stock DOHC heads  
Ralli spec top mount  
Ralli Spec uppipe, downpipe, 3" exhaust  
3" high flow cat  
Ralli Spec T3/T4 turbo kit  
STI injectors  
Greddy BOV  
Manual boost controller

Transmission:  
03 wrx transmission with PPGs (1-4) helical cut. (approx 14k miles)  
New clutch

Brakes/suspension  
06 WRX brakes (4/2 pots in red) and HUBS  
Goodrich SS Lines  
MRT Master Cylinder Brace  
Sparco Carbon Fiber Pedals  
Rallispec Fast Road Suspension  
V5 Struts, Eibach Prokit Springs, STi Top Mounts  
Whiteline Endlinks front and rear  
FHI 20mm Rear Sway Bar  
STi Rear Strut Brace

Wheels/tires  
17” supper legs wrapped in bridgestone g009’s

\*\*The ONLY “bad” on the car is the paint scuffs and the fact that the Link Plus ECU does not operate the OBD2 port, but I have options for potential buyers and could have it working before purchase.

Taking offers, accepting reasonable ones.

![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/IMG_0952.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/IMG_0952.jpg)

![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/IMG_0939.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/IMG_0939.jpg)

![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/IMG_0943.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/IMG_0943.jpg)

![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/car20005.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/car20005.jpg)

this car has, no expense was spared, every paper including the original window sticker was kept. Here is a small sample of a few:

![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0001-2.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0001-2.jpg)

 ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0001a.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0001a.jpg)

 ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0002.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0002.jpg)

[imghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0002a.jpg[/img]

 ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0003.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0003.jpg)

 ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0003a.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0003a.jpg)

 ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0004.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0004.jpg)

 ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0004a.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0004a.jpg)

 ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0005.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0005.jpg)

 ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0006.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0006.jpg)

 ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0007.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0007.jpg)

 ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0008.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Mafdark/scan0008.jpg)

All in all its a great looking, powerful, and a reliable car that can be used as a daily driver. I was planning on completing the motor with all STI goodies (heads and such) allowing me to toss on an ECS merged harness and run a flashed ECU that would pass inspection.  
The next owner doesn’t have to do anything like that and they could drive it as is, but putting that work into it would add to the value of the car anyway.

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**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170/2 "2009-09-08T06:18:37Z")

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nice car :tup:

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**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170/3 "2009-09-08T06:41:53Z")

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Wow.

Wow.

That is uber clean. Damn…

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**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170/4 "2009-09-08T08:54:13Z")

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**Link Plus ECU does not operate the OBD2 port.**

Just to clarify this basically means you can’t get this legally inspected in NYS.

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**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170/5 "2009-09-08T08:55:08Z")

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Yes.

Siq car though, and as you know I am in the market. i’ve been “hemmin and hawwin” (lol) over this the past couple nights.

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**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170/6 "2009-09-08T09:04:18Z")

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> [@LZ](#):
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> **Link Plus ECU does not operate the OBD2 port.**
> 
> Just to clarify this basically means you can’t get this legally inspected in NYS.

That’s why it was under BAD with two fucking stars next to it \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*

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**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170/7 "2009-09-08T09:56:38Z")

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Car looks nice.

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**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170/8 "2009-09-08T10:04:39Z")

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> [@mafdark](#):
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> It was just inspected and if I can’t come up with something the buyer would have a full year to work it out.

yes the sticker will be valid but a re-inspection will be required after the purchase to be legal, could be ticketed if the cops with scanners hit the plate in west seneca. FYI, not trying to crap on your sale. sharp RS for sure though.

EDIT: you’re welcome.

> [@mafdark"](#):
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> It does seem like your trying to crap on my thread because that’s not true. Its an annual inspection that is attachex to the car and not the owner. Its good for a year regaurdless of how many times its bought and sold according to the nys dmv website.
> 
> It shouldt matter anyway, I’ve already said I’m willing to work out ways to convert the ems to something that will operate the obd2 port if a buyer requests.

uhm sorry, just looking out for a potential buyer.  
[http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/forms/mv821.pdf](http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/forms/mv821.pdf)  
Page 4, “Proof of inspection” #1

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**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170/9 "2009-09-08T10:05:31Z")

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ILISM

GLWS

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**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 11:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170/10 "2009-09-08T11:03:37Z")

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> [@Spam16v](#):
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> yes the sticker will be valid but a re-inspection will be required after the purchase to be legal, could be ticketed if the cops with scanners hit the plate in west seneca. FYI, not trying to crap on your sale. sharp RS for sure though.

See the next page for link regarding the law for potential buyers… which doesn’t really matter because this car is HOT!

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**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 11:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170/11 "2009-09-08T11:05:25Z")

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every time a car is bought/sold new owner needs to get it reinspected. thats the LAW. does 99.9% of people do that NO.

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**Author:** ![Adictd2b00st](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/adictd2b00st/32/7625_2.png) [@Adictd2b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adictd2b00st)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170/12 "2009-09-08T11:08:01Z")

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and i’m sure all of you who are talking about these things do them with your own cars as well? :gtfo: whatever the buyer intends to do with it is up to the buyer

keep this thread to the sale of the car, not all the extra bs. this is the warning

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**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170/13 "2009-09-08T11:18:27Z")

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> [@llink78](#):
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> every time a car is bought/sold new owner needs to get it reinspected. thats the LAW. does 99.9% of people do that NO.

Either post a link to the law on an official website or delete your posts

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**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170/14 "2009-09-08T11:25:30Z")

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> [@mafdark](#):
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> Either post a link to the law on an official website or delete your posts

[http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/vehsafe.htm](http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/vehsafe.htm)

> All vehicles registered in New York State must get a safety inspection and an [emissions inspection](http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/vehsafe.htm#einspect) every 12 months. **Both inspections are also required when the ownership of a vehicle is transferred.**

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**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170/15 "2009-09-08T11:27:50Z")

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> [@JayS](#):
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> [http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/vehsafe.htm](http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/vehsafe.htm)

Thank You

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**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170/16 "2009-09-08T11:41:30Z")

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Well then, I stand corrected. Thanks for the link

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**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170/17 "2009-09-08T12:34:07Z")

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> [@mafdark](#):
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> Well then, I stand corrected. Thanks for the link

like i said 99.9% of people dont do this. including me

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**Author:** ![Adictd2b00st](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/adictd2b00st/32/7625_2.png) [@Adictd2b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adictd2b00st)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170/18 "2009-09-08T12:46:41Z")

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> [@llink78](#):
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> like i said 99.9% of people dont do this. including me

so why bother posting about it, besides trying to de-rail his for sale thread?

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**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170/19 "2009-09-08T13:04:42Z")

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> [@Adictd2b00st](#):
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> so why bother posting about it, besides trying to de-rail his for sale thread?

[ALPR](http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24340)

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**Author:** ![Adictd2b00st](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/adictd2b00st/32/7625_2.png) [@Adictd2b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adictd2b00st)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1998-impreza-2-5-rs-250hp-12-000/73170/20 "2009-09-08T13:16:07Z")

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> [@JayS](#):
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> [ALPR](http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24340)

again, if the new owner wants to try to do it illegally, thats his problem. And anyways you can make this car OBDII compliant if you wanted to, its not like its a jdm motor or a skyline etc.

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