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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Foowee on January 03, 2010, 08:51:59 AM

Title: In need of opinions... 2.5rs?
Post by: Foowee on January 03, 2010, 08:51:59 AM
What do you guys think of these:

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/1497735916.html (http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/1497735916.html)

They've always looked interesting.  Are they reliable?  A pain to work on?  Should I just look for a wagovan instead?
Title: Re: In need of opinions... 2.5rs?
Post by: keelay on January 03, 2010, 09:16:35 AM
$4100? 200k? Are you shooting dope straight into your neck?
Title: Re: In need of opinions... 2.5rs?
Post by: junkyard racer on January 03, 2010, 09:53:26 AM
I had one. I loved it. Then it left me stranded me on the side of the road...a pulley grenaded. Every Subaru I have owned has ended in something catastrophic. Hard to work on, I would say its along the same lines as your typical civic.   Sadly enough, I want another one.  I would like a turbo forester. :?:

I would buy that with the intentions of doing a engine swap. If you want a 2.5RS, there are better options out there than the one you posted. 2.5rs.com, nasioc, dirtyimpreza.com ....

 

Here are the pictures of my 2.5rs
Click:
(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3216%2F3142765501_fb51626b5a.jpg&hash=8a08ea83868343680441dc48772538fcf15545fe)  (http://www.flickr.com/photos/junkyardracer/sets/72157610157706809/)
Title: Re: In need of opinions... 2.5rs?
Post by: 97Econobox on January 03, 2010, 10:12:34 AM
Yeah those cars look sexy but i wouldnt pay that damn much for it.  like 2 maybe?
Title: Re: In need of opinions... 2.5rs?
Post by: junkyard racer on January 03, 2010, 12:30:13 PM
I also forgot to mention, I traded mine, blown up for a Integra that was listed at 3500 bucks. It had about $1500 worth of parts that were to me, the only thing valuable on that car.

2.5rs's hold value for whatever reason.
Title: Re: In need of opinions... 2.5rs?
Post by: Phate on January 03, 2010, 01:20:30 PM
2.5 "Really Slow"

Otherwise they are pretty cool.  One of those with either an STi motor or an EZ30R would be a blast.
Title: Re: In need of opinions... 2.5rs?
Post by: highroller54 on January 03, 2010, 02:25:08 PM
I like the body/chassis of those.
Title: Re: In need of opinions... 2.5rs?
Post by: snm95ls on January 03, 2010, 03:01:48 PM
I an not a Subaru fan at all,  but I would rock a 2.5 RS.

Title: Re: In need of opinions... 2.5rs?
Post by: Joseph Davis on January 03, 2010, 03:50:15 PM
The non-turbo Subarus are reliable, and easy to work on as long as you aren't splitting the block.

The turbo Subarus do a LOT better than I give them credit for IF you keep them stock.
Title: Re: In need of opinions... 2.5rs?
Post by: 95teg on January 04, 2010, 11:25:28 PM
i drove one the other day in the snow it was a blast. i loved the way it drove.