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Highdesertsuby · 2008-04-10, 01:02 PM

I had a similar situation when I bought my Impreza. I was upgrading from an Acura because I wanted AWD, and I loved the 2-door GC Impreza body, but couldn't find an RS that I could afford. I got lucky and found a '97 Impreza L coupe for under $4,000. It runs and drives great, even if it has that underpowered 2.2 in it, but the 5-speed makes up for that. I have gradually been installing RS suspension parts and hope to swap in an RS or WRX engine soon. It has been a great car even though it's only an L and not an RS. Good luck with your search...

2008-04-10, 01:02 PM	#10
Highdesertsuby EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Reno Posts: 154 Car: 1997 Subaru Impreza L Class: n/a This is going to take crackerjack timing...	I had a similar situation when I bought my Impreza. I was upgrading from an Acura because I wanted AWD, and I loved the 2-door GC Impreza body, but couldn't find an RS that I could afford. I got lucky and found a '97 Impreza L coupe for under $4,000. It runs and drives great, even if it has that underpowered 2.2 in it, but the 5-speed makes up for that. I have gradually been installing RS suspension parts and hope to swap in an RS or WRX engine soon. It has been a great car even though it's only an L and not an RS. Good luck with your search...