Feeler: 1998 2.5 RS
 

Asking Price: $4,750

1998 2.5 RS Arcadia Green (unicorn!)

138,313 Miles on Chassis ~19,000 miles on rebuilt engine
~20,000 miles on all parts listed below.
Clean Title

Performance:
• Brullen Equal Length stainless steel coated 4 into 1 header
• Magnaflow hi-flow cat
• 5zigen stainless steel midpipe and fireball exhaust
• Perrin light weight pulley
• STI grp. N engine and transmission mounts
• Redline tranny fluid/differential fluid
• Kartboy short shifter, bushings, knob, exhaust hangers
• Heavy duty clutch

Handling:
• StI grp. N top hats
• Koni yellow adjustable inserts
• Prodrive P1 Springs
• Goodridge Braided stainless steel brake lines
• Motul Super blue hi temp brake fluid
• New OEM spec brake pads and rotors (~3k miles on these)
• Whiteline steering bushing
• WRX rear sway bar
• 245/40/17 Bridgestone RE01R Tires on Gold Rota Boosts
• 205/55/16 Dunlop Signature All Seasons on Stock Goldies
• Also includes a set of 17” silver 2007 WRX wheels

Exterior:
• Version 5 front bumper with fogs, paint matched
• Xenon bulbs with ballasts
• Black Headlamps and Corner Markers (installed)
• OEM Headlamps and Corner Markers (not installed)
• Black side skirts

Interior/Stereo:

• Alpine CDA9856 Head unit with integrated iPod cable
• 4 Kenwood 6.5" kfc1680ie 240watt 2 way speakers
• 400 watt Kenwood amp mounted under passenger seat powering these speakers
• 2 12" 1000 watt Kenwood Typhoon subs in custom box in trunk (will not move when
cornering)
• 800 watt alpine amp mounted to rear of box powering subs
all necessary fuses and hardware used, professionally installed.
• Custom made Crown Royal shift boot
• Neffy Wrapped stereo and hvac trim

The bad:
• The exhaust midpipe has a hole where the hanger was welded on. I used a silicone hose and some wire clamps to prevent it from leaking.
• Wing was removed, holes in trunk. (sealed with electrical tape)
• Some dents in passenger side. (shown in photos)
• Driver’s side lock needs to be manually locked (probably just a fuse)
• Driver’s side window regulator needs to be replaced. (new regulator included.)

I want it... -=\ Jeana needs a car ..(and i already have lots of spare parts for it) uhm... lol can you sell it in like 6-8 months from now? lol :)

does it push coolant at all? or just runs hot? is the radiator hot or cool at the bottom when its over heating?

hmm...

I'm not in any rush at all... but interested for sure... :)

I spent most of today tinkering with it to stop the overheating. I flushed the coolant again, and this time made absolutely sure there were no bubbles/ pockets in the coolant. After warming it up, I drove it for about 13 miles, and I couldn't get the temps to fluctuate. If/when I can get it to overheat again I'll check the radiator.

If I can't sell the car before hand, I would certainly be willing to sell it in the future.. haha

On another note: the insert on the passenger side rear strut seems to have wiggled itself above where the insert is supposed to seat itself. Probably just a simple fix. I'll bring the car by Kspeed. Hopefully it's just a simple adjustment.

EJ25D plus weird overheating issues = needs headgaskets.

Who did the engine rebuild? And what was done exactly?

Can't remember - is it a 2-door or 4-door?

1998 and 1999 are all coupes.

Coupés, Kevvy, coupés...


Sunroof or no?

Sunroof standard on all RS, whether coop or not.

If it has head gasket issues i'm less interested (or I'll wait until it doesn't?)

Any warranty from the place that did your motor rebuild?

Sorry everyone, I didn't have email alerts turned on, and I have been away from my computer for a few days.


The thermostat went bad. I replaced it, and I was still having issues, but the problem after replacing the thermostat was that there was an air pocket somewhere in the line. The problem has been resolved.

Alfa Subaru in Sac. This was done right before I purchased the car. The previous owner informed me that it received a new water pump, timing belt, timing belt tensioners, new radiator and radiator hoses.

Two-door.

Sunroof or no?[/QUOTE]
Yes.

I was not the owner when the rebuild was done, I received the car with 5k miles on the new rebuild. I do not believe there is a warranty for the motor rebuild. I have put about 15k miles on it since then. Considering the overheating problems have been resolved, I am very confident that the car has no headgasket issues.


Thanks everyone.

Also, I brought the car to Kspeed today. The suspension issue has been fixed. A bolt had loosened. Simple fix.

Okay I'm back to more interested... :D (not calling dibs if anyone else runs up to you with a pocket full of cash)

but ya... I like it. I want it.. need to figure out with the (soon to be) Wifey about getting an auto loan, and probably a test drive (though she's raced my RS 2.5, and STI, pretty sure it should feel like my 2.5, but with a seat she can slide up and reach the pedals easily) or at least a look at in person... :D

Just give me a call if you want to schedule a test drive. (775) 762 0423

We're checking it out tomorrow;) better hope my gf doesn't want it! Lol

google cache just confirmed i'm not crazy... :p your asking went up by $500 :p hehehe (might as well though :p)

I'll wait to see if its still for sale in a little while...