So finally after looking at all kinds of Subaru's I ended up with a 1997 Impreza OBS with a 4EAT and 150K miles. Havent taken pictures as it is running wheelcaps Though its a 2.2 it feels much faster than the 02 Forester S it replaced. Part hunting has already started. Regards Rahul
I got a 4EAT on purpose. This is a daily driver that the wife will also be using. As of now there are two things on priority. 1.>There is some loud cold start ticking/Slapping noise..so maybe do a valve clearance adjustment to see if it goes away. 2.> There is humming noise coming from the rear, so maybe a shot wheel bearing. Deciding between doing up the wheel bearing or a rear disc conversion. Later on, front brakes and all around KYB-GR2's with stock springs. That's probably it.