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    About the Subaru Impreza

    The basics..

    Introduced in 1993, the Impreza has consistently been top rated and there have been few really major changes.
    The Impreza is Subaru's small car and comes as a 2 door coupe, 4 door sedan or 5 door wagon.

    Subaru Impreza 4 door sedan, white Impreza sedan

    Among the changes: front wheel drive models were dropped, high and low end models were introduced and then dropped, the sporty and small production 2.5L RS was introduced in 1998, and since 1996 the Outback Sport Wagon has become very popular (as has the larger Legacy Outback).

    The Impreza fits many budgets and lifestyles. In the same size class as the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Ford Escort etc, the Impreza offers Subaru's dependability, is the one of the few compact wagons available and is the only such vehicle to offer all-wheel-drive.

    Outbacks? Many folks confuse Outbacks. There are 2 Outbacks. Both started in 1995.
    The Outback Sport is a version of Subaru's Impreza line.
    The Legacy Outback is a version of Subaru's larger Legacy line.

    Both Outbacks are excellent cars and usually one test drive will tell you which model will fit your needs best.

    I have tried to provide the initial information so you can determine your interest in Subarus from the comfort of your home or work.
    If you're interested in a new or used Subaru or other used vehicle please contact me. Thank you, Joe
     

    Subaru 1998 rally blue RS
    1998 Rally Blue 2.5 RS-  Subaru says they are making about 700 with this color.
    Note the gold wheels. They're not on the 99 models.

    Subaru 1998 WRC car, rally blue
    This is one of the WRC (World Rally Cup) winning Imprezas the 2.5 RS is modeled after. Yes, the color is rally blue.


    start 2000 Impreza
     
     

    The yellow arrows point out the standard lower fin and upper spoiler on 2000-01 Outback Sport.
    The door handles, mirrors and side moldings are all the same color as the car.

    start 2000 Impreza

    2000 Impreza prices
    Prices include transportation ($495, add $200 for Alaska). 
    Plus taxes, license fees, factory and dealer installed options
    Impreza L Coupe:
    Manual Trans (model code YMA) $16,390. 
    Automatic: (model code YMB) $17,190.     		 Impreza Outback Sport Wagon:
    Manual Trans (model code YLC): $18,590. 
    Auto. Trans (model code YLD): $19,390.
    Impreza L 4 Door Sedan:
    Manual Trans (model code YJA): $16,390. 
    Auto. Trans (model code YJB): $17,190.     		 Impreza RS 2.5 Liter Coupe: 
    Manual trans (model code YMC) $19,790. 
    Automatic (model code YMD):$20,590.
    Impreza L Sport Wagon:
    Manual Trans (model code YLA): $16, 790. 
    Auto. Trans (model code YLB): $17,590.     		 Impreza RS 2.5 Sedan
    Manual trans (model code YJC): $19,790
    Automatic trans (model code YJD): $20,590

    2000 Impreza: Full time all wheel drive

    New for 2000......

    New Model: 2.5L RS 4 door sedan now available as well as the 2 door coupe.
    Outback Sport has both a rear spoiler and fin, cruise control, body colored door handles and moldings
    Child seat tethers (on 4 door models)
    Roadside assistance (tire repair, lock out, towing etc) for 3 year/36,000 miles

    Available in 3 models, 
    L with 3 bodystyles -  2 door coupe, 4 door sedan and 4 door Sport Wagon 
    Outback Sport Wagon 
    RS 2 door coupe, 4 door sedan 

    Dimensions
    Wheelbase/Length: 99.2"/172.2" 
    Overall width: : L and RS: 67.1", Outback Sport wagon: 67.1" 
    Overall height: L and RS: 55.5", Outback Sport wagon: 60.0" 
    Towing capacity: 1500lbs 
    Ground Clearance: Outback Sport wagon 6.5" , other models 6.1"
    Turning circle: 33.5 ft all models

    Warranty
    12mos/12,000 mile service adjustment
    3yr/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper
    3yr/36,000 mile roadside assistance
    5yr/60,000 powertrain
    5yr/unlimited mile corrosion perforation
     
    Feature 
    2000 L 
    coupe, sedan, Sport wagon
    2000 Outback Sport Wagon 
    2000 RS
    coupe and sedan
    Engine: Phase II,  2.2 L 4 cylinder aluminum alloy 16 valve SOHC boxer engine, 
    Sequential Multi-port fuel injection, 
    distributorless ignition 
    Horsepower: 142 @ 5600 rpm 
    Torque: 149 @ 3600 rpm
    30,000 mile spark plug replacement
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    S
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    Engine: Phase II 2.5 L 4 cylinder aluminum alloy 16 valve SOHC boxer engine.
    Sequential muliti-port Fuel injection, 
    Distributorless ignition
    Horsepower: 165 @ 5600 pm 
    Torque: 166 @ 4000 rpm 
    30,000 mile spark plug replacement
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    na
    S
    Steering: Variable assist engine speed sensing rack and pinion 
    S
    S
    S
    Brakes:
    front: 10.1" vented,
    rear:9.0" drum
    non-ABS
    Front: 10.1" vented,
    rear:9.0" drum
    4 channel ABS
    Front: 10.7" vented disc with dual caliper pistons, 
    rear:10.5" solid disc
    4 channel ABS
    Wheels/tires
    15" steel
    195/60R15 87H
    15" Alloy
    205/60R 15
    16" Alloy
    205 / 55R 16 89H
    Manual Tranmssion 
    Fuel Economy city/highway 
    Curb Weight 
    Fuel capacity 15.9 US gallons 
    S
    23/30 mpg
    Coupe: 2720 lbs
    Sedan: 2690 lbs
    Sport wgn: 2795 lbs
    S
    22/29 mpg
    2835 lbs
    S
    22/28 mpg
    2825 lbs
    Automatic Transmission: 4 speed electronic ($800) 
    Fuel economy city/highway
    Fuel capacity 15.9 US gallons 
    A
    23/29
    A
    23/29 MPG
    A
    21/26
    Safety features on all 2000 Imprezas: 
  • All wheel drive 
  • Dual air bags, 
  • Side impact door guards 
  • "A pillar" side-to-side bar, see photo above
  • 5 MPH Impact Bumpers 
  • Front/rear crumple zones
  • Child safety door locks (4 door models only)
  • Child seat tethers, all 4 door models
  • Additional side mounted turn signals (behind front tires)
    		•
    Standard on all 2000 Imprezas
  • Power Windows
  • Power door locks
  • Power mirrors 
  • Air Conditioning 
  • Tilt Wheel 
  • Front Passenger vanity mirror 
  • Cup holder in dash 
  • Center console with cup holder
  • AM/FM/Cassette, 80 watt, 4 speakers, clock
  • Rear defroster / wiper on wagons
  • Interval front wipers
  • Auto-off headlights
    		•
    Outback Sport Wagon adds over L Sport wagon
  • Raised Ground Clearance to 6.5"
  • Anti-Lock Brakes (4 wheel, 4 channel, front disk, rear drum)
  • Cruise control
  • Durable-weave textured cloth
  • Rear bumper scuff protector
  • Cargo area protective floor liner
  • Special Outback ground effects
  • Cargo area accessory outlet 
  • Hood-scoop
  • Rear spoiler and fin
  • Body colored door handles and moldings
  • Two-Tone paint with lower grey accent
    		•

    2000 RS coupe/sedan features

  • Phase II 2.5L engine 165 HP, 166 Torque @4000 rpm
  • Power windows, locks, mirrors
  • Air conditioning, tilt wheel, cupholders
  • Rally style fog lights
  • Rear defroster
  • Am/fm/cassette, 80 watt, 4 speakers 
  • 16'' brushed alloy wheels 
  • Anti-lock brakes: 4 wheel disc, heavy duty dual caliper piston front disc
  • Sunroof, electric 
  • Hood scoop and grills 
  • Rear spoiler (raised)  on coupe
  • Rear spoiler (flat) on sedan
  • Ground effects package 
  • Sport bucket seats with RS cloth
  • Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift lever
  • RS floor mats
  • White on black gauges
    		•
    2000 Impreza Options

    Popular Equipment Group 1- for L wagons: mud flaps, roof rack, floor mats, tailpipe cover - $430.
    Popular Equipment Group 2 - for L sedans: floor mats, mud flaps, tail-pipe extender: $179.

    Floor mats: $64 
    Mud flaps: $99
    Tail-pipe extender: $31
    Cruise control: (std on Outback, RS) na on L models
    Rear cargo net: $39
    Fog lights $245.
    Keyless remote $225, with alarm $365
    Alloy wheels: $550
    Leather interior seating surfaces $1295
    Performance muffler (RS only):

    CD player $420
    Tweeters: $100
    Premium Sound Package 2: Cd changer, subwoofer/amplifier, tweeters, upgraded speakers, $810 (-) $185 discount= $629. net 

    These are factory or port installed prices. dealer prices may vary due to parts and labor costs
    You can install the gauge package from the Forester in the Impreza because they use the same dashboard. The digital gauge goes where the dash-top clamshell storage box is and includes a digital display compass, altimeter, barometer and clock, and looks pretty cool..
    Guage
    The digital display sits on the dashboard where the storage box is.
    end 2000 Impreza

    start 1999 Impreza

    1999 Impreza:Full time All-Wheel-Drive

    New for 1999: new Phase II 2.2 and 2.5 L engines, new technology airbags, redesigned smoother transmissions, new colors, new wide spray windshield washers, pre-wiring for keyless entry, new (and less colorful!) fabric.
    2.2L hp up to 142 from 137 in 1998
    2.5L new SOHC (insead of 98's DOHC) developes more torque at lower rpms than 1998 models.
    Automatic trans. designed to shift smoother.

    RS model gets new front bumper with larger integrated rally style fog lights, larger tailpipe, silver alloy wheels (no gold wheels anymore!), new steering wheel and shifter leather, new black on white gauges, new checkered fabric, the new 2.5L

    Available in 3 models, 
    L with 3 bodystyles -  2 door coupe, 4 door sedan and 4 door Sport Wagon 
    Outback Sport Wagon 
    RS 2 door coupe 

    Dimensions
    Wheelbase/Length: 99.2"/172.2" 
    Overall width: : L and RS: 67.1", Outback Sport wagon: 67.1" 
    Overall height: L and RS: 55.5", Outback Sport wagon: 60.0" 
    Towing capacity: 1500lbs 
    Ground Clearance: Outback Sport wagon 6.5" 
    Turning circle: 33.5 ft all models
     
    1999 Impreza prices
    L, Outback Sport, RS
    prices include $495 destination charge
    1999 Model
    manual trans
    Auto trans
    L coupe, sedan
    $16,390.
    $17,190.
    L Sport wagon
    $16,790.
    $17,590.
    Outback Sport Wagon
    $18,490.
    $19,290.
    RS coupe
    $19,690.
    $20,490.

    Features
    1999 Impreza
    1999 L 
    coupe, sedan, Sport wagon
    1999 Outback Sport Wagon 
    1999 RS
    Phase II,  2.2 L 4 cylinder aluminum alloy 16 valve SOHC boxer engine, 
    Sequential Multi-port fuel injection,
    distributorless ignition 
    Horsepower: 142 @ 5600 rpm 
    Torque: 149 @ 3600 rpm
    S
    S
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    New Phase II 2.5 L 4 cylinder aluminum alloy 16 valve SOHC boxer engine.
    Sequential muliti-port Fuel injection, 
    Distributorless ignition
    Horsepower: 165 @ 5600 pm 
    Torque: 166 @ 4000 rpm 
    60,000 miles platinum tipped spark plugs
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    na
    S
    Steering: Variable assist engine speed sensing rack and pinion 
    S
    S
    S
    Brakes:
    front: 10.1" vented,
    rear:9.0" drum
    non-ABS
    Front: 10.1" vented,
    rear:9.0" drum
    4 channel ABS
    Front: 10.7" vented disc with dual caliper pistons, 
    rear:10.5" solid disc
    4 channel ABS
    Wheels/tires
    15" steel
    195/60R15 87H
    15" Alloy
    205/60R 15
    16" Alloy
    205 / 55R 16 89H
    Manual Tranmssion 
    Fuel Economy city/highway 
    Curb Weight 
    15.9 US gallons fuel capacity
    S
    23/30 mpg
    Coupe: 2720 lbs
    Sedan: 2690 lbs
    Sport wgn: 2795 lbs
    S
    22/29 mpg
    2835 lbs
    S
    22/28 mpg
    2825 lbs
    Automatic Transmission: 4 speed electronic ($800) 
    Fuel economy city/highway
    capacity15.9 US gallons 
    A
    23/29
    A
    23/29 MPG
    A
    21/26
    Safety features on all 1999 Imprezas: 
    all wheel drive 
    Dual air bags, 
    side impact door guards 
    "A pillar" side-to-side column 
    5 MPH Impact Bumpers 
    Front/rear crumple zones
    Child safety door locks (4 door models only)
    Additional side mounted turn signals (behind front tires)
    Interior features on all 1999 imprezas:
    Power Windows, locks, mirrors 
    Air Conditioning 
    Tilt Wheel 
    Front Passenger vanity mirror 
    Cup holder in dash 
    Center console with cup holder
    AM/FM/Cassette, 80 watt, 4 speakers, clock
    Rear defroster (wiper on wagons)
    Interval front wipers
    Auto-off headlights

    Ok. So you've decided to get a Subaru. What is step 2? 
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    1999 Outback Sport standard features
    Raised Ground Clearance to 6.5"
    Anti-Lock Brakes (4 wheel, 4 channel, front disk, rear drum)
    15" wheels with raised white letter tires
    Durable-Weave Texture Cloth
    Rear Bumper Scuff Proctector step pad
    Cargo area fitted protective floor liner
    Special Outback Ground Effects
    Cargo area accessory outlet (useful for any plug-in device-- cell phones, pumps, lights, stereos, coolers, emergency equip, etc)
    Hood-scoop
    Two-Tone paint, lower grey accent
    1999 RS standard features
    Phase II 2.5L engine 165 HP, 166 Torque @4000 rpm (sam engine as 99 Forester)
    Power windows, locks, mirrors, 
    air conditioning, tilt wheel, cupholders, 
    rally style fog lights, 
    rear defroster, 
    am/fm/cassette, 80 watt, 4 speakers 
    16'' brushed alloy wheels, (no, they're not gold like 1998) 
    Anti-lock brakes: 4 wheel, 4 channel, heavy duty front disc brakes, rear discs (same brake system as Forester L)
    Sunroof, electric 
    Hood scoop and grills 
    Rear spoiler, 
    Ground effects package 
    Sport bucket seats with RS cloth
    White on black gauges
    Model reminder : 1999 Impreaza
    1999 L models
    coupe, sedan, sport wagon
    1999 Outback Sport Wagon
    1999 RS
    Popular equipment  groups: Group 1: mud flaps, roof rack, floor mats, tailpipe cover - $418. 

    Group 2 including floor mats, mud flaps, tail-pipe extender: $179.
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    Fog Lights: 
    0- Projector beam style
    0 - Projector beam style
    S- Rally style
    Rear defroster
    S 
    w/ wiper on Sport Wagon
    S with wiper
    S
    Sunroof
    na
    na
    S
    Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift lever
    na
    na
    S
    Cruise Control 
    0
    0
    0
    CD player, $420
     
     
    Keyless remote entry - $225, with Alarm $350
    0
    0
    0
    Performance muffler: deeper exhaust note, increased performance, and appearance (RS only)
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    na
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    Individual options and prices
    Floor mats: $64., Mud flaps:.$99., Tail-pipe extender - $31,  Fog lights:$245., Cargo net: $39. Roof rack (L wagon:), Upgraded speakers: $100.
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    You can install the gauge package from the Forester in the Impreza because they use the same dashboard. The digital gauge goes where the dash-top clamshell storage box is and includes a digital display compass, altimeter, barometer and clock, and looks pretty cool. Do you need it? Maybe if you are 'direction challenged' or just like gizmos..
    Guage
    The digital display sits on the dashboard where the storage box is.

    end 1999 Impreza


    start 1998 Impreza
    1998 Impreza L, RS, Outback

    WHAT'S NEW for 1998 

    • The Impreza RS model is all new! 
    • All Imprezas get a new dashboard just like the Forester's.
    • The Brighton model has been discontinued.
    • All models have de-powered 2nd generation dual Air-Bags. Production of the new airbags started in June 1997 with Vehicle ID numbers W*400001, W*500001, W*800001.
    Available in 3 models, 
    • L with 3 bodystyles - a 2 door coupe, 4 door sedan and 4 door Sport Wagon 
    • Outback Sport Wagon
    • 2.5L RS 2 door coupe 
    Wheelbase/Length: 99.2"/172.2" 
    Overall width/height: L and RS: 67.1"/55.5", Outback Sport wagon: 67.1"/60.0" 
    Towing capacity: 1500lbs 
    Ground Clearance: Outback Sport wagon 6.5"
    1998 Impreza prices
    prices include transportation, plus state taxes, license fees, factory and dealer installed options

    Impreza L Coupe: Manual Trans: $16,390.  Automatic: $17,190.
    Impreza L 4 Door Sedan: Manual Trans: $16,390.  Auto. Trans: $17,190. 
    Impreza L Sport Wagon: Manual Trans: $16, 790.  Auto. Trans: $17,590.
    Impreza 2.5L RS Coupe:  5 speed $19,690. Automatic:$20,490.
    Impreza Outback Sport Wagon: Manual Trans: $18,490.  Auto. Trans: $19,290.
    1998 Feature
    1998 L
    coupe, sedan, Sport wagon
    198 Outback Sport Wagon
    1998 2.5 RS
    VIN: 5,6,7th digits are 'M67', 10th digit is "W" for 1998

    Only 1695 RS's were sold in the USA in 1998. 
    2.2 L 4 cylinder aluminum alloy 16 valve SOHC boxer engine,
    Sequential Multi-port fuel injection, 
    istributorless ignition 
    Horsepower: 137 5400 rpm 
    Torque: 145 @ 4000 rpm
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    2.5 L 4 cylinder aluminum alloy 16 valve DOHC boxer engine (same as in Legacy outback, GT) 
    Sequential muliti-port Fuel injection, 
    Distributorless ignition 
    Horsepower: 165 @ 5600 pm 
    Torque: 162 @ 4000 rpm 
    Platinum tipped spark plugs
    na
    na
    S
    Steering: Variable assist engine speed sensing rack and pinion 
    Turning circle: 33.5 ft
    S
    S
    S
    Brakes:
    front: 10.1" vented,
    rear:9.0" drum
    non-ABS
    Front: 10.1" vented,
    rear:9.0" drum
    4 channel ABS
    Front: 10.7" vented disc with dual caliper pistons, 
    rear:10.5" solid disc
    4 channel ABS
    Wheels/tires
    15" steel
    195/60R15 87H
    15" Alloy
    205/60R 15
    16" Alloy, Gold colored honeycomb
    205 / 55R 16 89H
    Manaul Tranmssion 
    Fuel Economy 
    Curb Weight 
    13.2 US gals fuel capacity
    S
    23/30 mpg
    Coupe: 2720 lbs
    Sedan: 2690 lbs
    Sport wgn: 2795 lbs
    S
    23/30 mpg
    2835 lbs
    S
    22/28 mpg
    2825 lbs
    Automatic Transmission: 4 speed electronic ($800) 
    Fuel economy - same as manual 
    13.2 US gal. fuel capacity
    A
    A
    A
    Model reminder : 1998 Impreaza
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    1998 L models
    coupe, sedan, sport wagon
    1998 Outback Sport Wagon
    1998 2.5 RS
    Safety: 
    Dual air bags, 
    side impact door guards 
    "A pillar" side-to-side column 
    5 MPH Impact Bumpers 
    Front/rear crumple zones
    S
    S
    S
    INTERIOR:
    Power Windows, locks, mirrors 
    Air Conditioning 
    Tilt Wheel 
    Front Passenger vanity mirror 
    Cup holder in dash 
    Center console with cup holder
    S
    S
    S
    AM/FM/Cassette, 80 watt, 4 speakers, clock
    S
    S
    S
    1998 Impreza model reminder
    1998 L 
    coupe, sedan, Sportwagon
    1998 Outback sport wagon
    1998 2.5 RS
    Rear defroster
    S
    w/ wiper on Sport Wagon
    S with wiper
    S
    Sunroof
    na
    na
    S
    CD player, $420
     
     
    Individual options and prices
    Floor mats: $64., Mud flaps:.$99., Tail-pipe extender: $31, Cargo net: $39. Roof rack, Upgraded speakers: $195., Tweeters: $100.
    Fog Lights, projector beam: $245.
    Keyless remote entry - $225, with Alarm $350
    Cruise Control: $350.
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    0
    0
    1998 Outback Sport standard features in addition to features listed above

    Raised Ground Clearance to 6.5"
    Anti-Lock Brakes (4 wheel, 4 channel, front disk, rear drum)
    15" wheels with raised white letter tires
    Durable-Weave Texture Cloth
    Rear Bumper Scuff Proctector step pad
    Cargo area fitted protective liner
    Special Outback Ground Effects
    Cargo area accessory outlet (uselful for any plug-in device,-- cell phones, pumps, lights, stereos, coolers, emergency equip, etc)
    Hood-scoop
    Two-Tone paint, lower grey accent
    Fog lights
    Mud flaps, floor mats, roof rack, tail-pipe extender, 
    1998 RS standard features in addition to std. features listed above
    16'' gold alloy wheels, 
    HD dual caliper piston, vented front disc brakes, rear discs  (same as on Legacy Outback, GT)
    Sunroof - electric, pops up and slide back
    Hood scoop and grills
    Rear spoiler 
    Leather steering wheel, shift lever
    Fog lights (projector beam style)
    Ground effects package 
    Sport bucket seats
    Special RS floor mats
    1998 RS front end
    1998 2.5L RS front end
    1998 Impreza model reminder 
    L coupe, sedan, sport wagon
    Outback Sport Wagon
    RS
    Popular equipment  groups: Group 1: mud flaps, roof rack, floor mats, tailpie cover 
    $418. 
    Group 2 including floor mats, mud flaps, tail-pipe extender: $179.
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    Options: factory installed list prices
    CD player: $420
    Tweeter (2 extra speakers) $100.
    Keyless entry $225, with alarm upgrade $350
    Leather $1,295
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    GuageYou can install the gauge package from the Forester in the 1998 Impreza because they use the same dashboard. The gauge goes where the dash-top clamshell storage box is and includes a digital display compass, altimeter, barometer and clock, and looks pretty cool. I think it is pretty cool but do you need it? Maybe if you are "directions challenged" or just like gizmos..
    .
    1998 Impreza Colors
    1998 L colors
    Coupe, Sedan, Sport Wagon
    1998 Outback Sport wagon colors
    1998 RS colors
    Glacier White / beige cloth 
    Acadia Green/ beige cloth 
    Black Diamond / beige cloth 
    Brilliant Red / grey cloth    		 Glacier White
    Black Diamond pearl 
    Brilliant red 
    Acadia Green 

    ALL with slate metallic lower accent, grey cloth

    		 Rally Blue Pearl 
    Black Diamond Pearl 
    Brilliant red 
    Acadia geen 

    All with grey woven cloth

    end 1998 Impreza.


    1997 Impreza

    silver Impreza coupe with spoiler Impreza coupe with spoiler

    1997 Impreza: Brighton, L, Outback Sport models
    All models have standard All-Wheel-Drive
    Models
    Brighton: 2 door coupe
    L: 2 dr coupe, 4 dr sedan, 
    Sport wagon, Outback Sport wagon

    All-Wheel-Drive systems:

    • Manual trans: 50/50 front to rear power split with viscous coupling locking center differential
    • Automatic trans: Electronically controlled all wheel drive continuosly varies front/rear torque split. The automatic trans. has a 'power' mode which automatically raises shift points from 'economy' mode for more sporty driving when throttle is used aggrssively.
    Engines: 
    1.8L 4 cyl 16 valve SOHC boxer engine, fuel injected, 115 hp, 120 torque.
    2.2L 4 cyl 16 valve SOHC boxer engine, fuel injected, 137 hp, 145 torque

    Safety
    Dual air bags
    5 seat belts
    Meets all 1997 Safety Standards

    Power Steering: variable assist rack and pinion
    Brakes: power front disc, rear drum (anti-lock on Outback)

    Dimensions:
    Wheelbase 99.2"
    Overall length/width/height: 172.2/67.1/55.5
    Curb Weight: 2600-2795 coupes, 2690-2770 sedans, 2795-2875 wagons, 2835-2915 Outback
    Road clearance: 5.7" all exc. Outback which is 6.5"
     
    1997 Impreza feature
    1997 Brighton coupe
    1997 L 
    coupe, sedan, Sport wagon
    1997 Outback wagon
    Engine: Manual trans
    fuel economy city/highway
    (15.9 gal. capacity)
    1.8L engine
    24/30 mpg
    2.2L engine
    23/30 mpg
    2.2L engine
    23/30 mpg
    Engine: Auto trans.
    fuel economy city/highway
    15.9 gal. capacity
    2.2L engine
    23/30 mpg
    Brakes:
    front 10.1" disc, 9" rear drum,
    no anti-lock available
    		 front 10.1" disc, 9" rear drum,  with 4 channel anti-lock
    Standard features, all 1997 Impreza models
    Air conditioning
    Auto off headlights, halogen bulb
    Rear seat heat ducts
    Independent suspension
    Remote hood release
    Tilt steering column
    Dual front cup holders
    Center console
    Interval front wiper
    Rear Defroster (wogon wiper)
    Stereo: Brighton - AM/FM/Cassette, 40 watt, 2 speakers. All other models AM/FM/Cassette, 80 watt with 4 speakers.
    Standard features 1997 L and Outback Impreza models
    Not Available on Brighton models, or as noted
    Power windows/locks/mirrors
    Height adj. front shoulder harness
    Tachometer
    Passenger vanity visor mirror (not illuminated)
    Remote trunk release (coupes, sedans only)
    Fold down rear seats (wagon, Outback only)
    Rear Spoiler with integrated brake light: (coupe, sedan only, optional on Brighton)
    1997 Impreza Outback Sport Wagon standard features
    (in addition to what is standard on the L model - see above)
    Anti-lock brakes
    6.4" ground clearance with heavy duty suspension
    Fog and night time driving lights, projector beam
    2-tone paint, with lower gray accent
    Front hood scoop
    Special woven cloth 
    12 Volt power outlet in the cargo area
    Rear cargo mat
    Rear bumper cover
    Oval raised white letter tires
    1997 Impreza features
    1997 Brighton
    1997 Impreza L
    coupe, sedan, wagon
    		 1997 Impreza Outback Sport
    Tires 1.8L engine: 175/14" 14' steel wheel with hubcaps
    2.2L engine: 190/60 15" steel wheel with hubcap    		 190/60 15" steel wheel with hubcap 205/60 15" steel wheel with hubcap
    Options - except where standard
    CD player $420
    CD changer (na on Brighton) $595
    Tweeters $100
    Upgraded speakers: $195
    Floor mats: $64. (std on OB)
    Mud flaps:.$99. (std on OB)
    Tail-pipe extender - $31 (std on OB) 
    Cargo net: $39. 
    Roof rack (L wagon, std on OB), 
    Fog Lights: $250 (std on OB)
    Rear bumper cover/rear cargo mat (L wagon only, std on OB)
    Cruise control $350
    Map lights $100
    Keyless entry $225, with alarm $350
    Leather: $1295.
    COLORS
    1997 Impreza
    1997 Brighton
    1997 Impreza L
    coupe, sedan, wagon
    1997 Outback Sport wagon
    Brilliant Red
    gray
    gray
    gray
    Glacier white
    na
    beige
    gray
    Black Diamond Pearl
    na
    beige
    na
    Acadia Green Metallic
    beige
    gray
    gray
    Mystic Blue Pearl
    gray
    gray
    na
    Brisbane Blue Pearl
    na
    na
    gray

    end 1997 Impreza

    3 Imprezas, 99 Black Outback Sport, red and blue 1997s
    3 Imprezas: 1999 Outback Sport, 1997 red, 1997 blue

    Thinking about getting a used Impreza and live in the Seattle area?
    Call Joe Spitz anytime: 206 769-7821,or call when I'm at the dealership: Check my work schedule

    RS Production numbers to the best of my knowledge.
    1998: 1,695. 700 in Rally Blue
    1999: 5 spd 1,950, auto 350
    2000: coupe 5spd 2,350, auto. 530,  sedan: 5 spd 1,625, auto 1,600

    This page is by Joe Spitz. I have done these pages to help you learn about Subarus and if you want to buy in the Northwest I'd like to be your salesperson.

    If you live in the N.W. or Alaska and are interested in a new or used Subaru (I also carry other used models) please email me (joe@cars101.com) or call  206 769-7821

    Again, Thank You, and Happy Car Shopping. Joe