FS/GI: 1998 Subaru Outback Sport

1998 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
171,xxx miles -- this will be increasing, as I usually drive it to work and back daily
5-speed Manual

I really enjoy this car (it's a blast to drive), but I am thinking about just going down to one car and just getting a winter setup for the STi. It makes for an awesome commuter to work and my various weekend travels, and it's great to have a car that I don't have to worry as much about, but I'm listing it anyways to see what happens.

Exterior:
RS front bumper and fog lights
Spoiler-delete rear hatch
Factory roof rack
Clear front corner markers

Interior:
WRX front seats and floor mats
WRX/Momo shift knob
JVC head unit with aux and USB ports
Cerwin Vega front door speakers
Extra 12v plug added to console
Subaru arm rest extension
Power windows and mirrors all work
A/C works perfectly

Performance:
All stock motor
Timing belt done ~157K
Recently replaced VSS, fixed leaking cam seals
Amsoil re-usable air filter
Shift linkage rebuilt with Kartboy bushings
ABS works
Cruise control works

Chassis:
KYB Gr2 shocks/struts with RS springs
3/8” spacers in rear strut mounts (to equalize ride-height)
19mm rear sway bar
Stock brakes

The Bad:
Typical dings/scratches on body for a 15-year-old car, but not terrible.
Fog lights do not work.
Power windows are slow. They all work, just need to be patient when it’s cold
Minor rust in the usual places, not a lot though and could be repaired easily. Some rust is showing on the roof from the middle roof rails, but it isn't bad. Please note that the pictures below don't show the rust that well, as I believe there was some paint covering it up yet.

The Price:
$3,600 (OBO)

 

Forgot to mention that it would probably come with some Legacy wheels instead of the Enkeis.

Example:

 

Dang, NICE! I bet this will sell quick!

 

I want!! Lol

Miss my wagon. Glwts

And it will sell quick.

 

Any interior and engine pics. Rust pictures?

 

I can take a few tomorrow and post them up (pretty busy with a wedding today).

The initial pics were just the ones I had available at the time.

 

I took these quick yesterday, but still wasn't able to post them until now.

Rust:




Engine:



Interior:

 

I believe Ryan is the 4th or 5th consecutive MNSubaru owner of this car. It's been enthusiast-owned and cared for for much of its life, and it shows. If I wasn't already up to my neck in home repairs this summer, I'd seriously consider buying it back.

 

Interested in selling the roof rack separately?

 

The roof basket could probably go separately, unless the car doesn't sell.

 

I drove it to Madison and back this weekend, and got about 380 miles out of the tank of gas. The first 50 miles or so were all city-ish miles, the other 330 included highway driving at 65-70 mph with the roof basket.

 

$3,500 OBO.

 

glws, the NA impreza's with a manual are very peppy and fun to drive!

PS...if you want a "winter setup" for your STi, I have a nice set of Enkei's with snow tires that would look excellent on your STi. Just sayin'

 

No.

 

I'm guessing that you're not a fan of NA's?
I actually find my 2.5L manual saabaru surprisingly responsive and fun to drive...at low rpm's. Of course it falls its face at high rpm's, but for normal tearing around town, I ride the low rpm's.

 

No, I'm trying to sell him a winter setup for his STI.

 

I just realized that I wrote that the timing belt was replaced at around 157K miles. I didn't own the car until around 164K miles, so it was actually done at 167K.

 

Service history:

135k miles:
(Private party, Previous Owner)
Clutch, flywheel, TO bearing replaced
Replaced rear sway bar (19mm)
Replaced shocks/struts (KYB GR2)
Upgraded springs (2.5RS model)
Replaced front bumper and fog lights (2.5RS model)

145k miles:
(Private party, Previous Owner)
Replaced front brake pads and rotors
Replaced trunk floor carpet and panel

154K miles:
(Private party, Previous Owner)
Replaced rear O2 sensor
Replaced air filter
Replaced spark plugs
Replaced shift knob
Replaced windshield nozzles

155K miles:
(Arrow Alignment, Eau Claire, WI)
Replaced right-rear wheel bearing
4-wheel alignment performed

155K miles:
(Private party, Previous Owner)
Rebuilt shift linkage (Kartboy bushings)
Replaced horn
Replaced gearbox oil
Replaced rear diff oil

156K miles:
(Private party, Previous Owner)
Replaced tires (205/55-16)
Replaced stereo head-unit (JVC #KD-R530)
Repainted hood scoop

156K miles:
(Arrow Alignment, Eau Claire, WI)
Replaced right-front CV Axle
Replaced right-front ball-joint
Front-only alignment

157K miles:
(Private party, Previous Owner)
Replaced fuel filter
Replaced clutch cable

158K miles:
(Private party, Previous Owner)
Installed aux. 12v socket
Fixed rock chips on hood
Replaced headlamp bulbs
Performed intake system cleaning with “Seafoam”

159K miles:
(Private party, Previous Owner)
Installed ½” spacers in rear suspension (increased ride height and travel)
Installed Cerwin Vega speakers in front doors.
Installed Enkei J-10 wheels (16x7, +38ET), with new lug nuts
Flushed and bled brake fluid
Installed new muffler tip/tail pipe
Replaced windshield wiper blades

161K miles:
(Private party, Previous Owner)
Installed front seat armrest extension
Replaced ECT sensor

*I'll look through my documentation that I have for the other things that I have done since owning (oil changes, VSS, etc) and update soon.

 

Interested in this, Send me a text? 612 598 9063

 

VIN:


Legacy wheels:

 

I want this as a winter car so bad.

 

Got em thanks, I texted ya back

 

I would love this as a winter car.

 

It is a great winter car!

 

Sold.

 

My Dreams of ownership of this legend have now been killed!