1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS 2 door photo page

1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS rear trunk logo
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS trunk logo

photos of a very clean and original, one owner, 1998 Rally Blue Subaru Impreza 2.5RS 2 door coupe with only 21,800 miles taken November 2016
Photos are all by Joe Spitz, taken November, 2016
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  MOST PHOTOS TAKEN NOVEMBER 2016
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1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS dash instrument gauges, with odometer at original 21,810 miles. Photo taken November, 2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS dash instrument gauges, with odometer at an original 21810 miles. Photo taken November, 2016

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1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS logo on the rear spoiler. Rally blue color shown. Photo taken Nov., 2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS logo on the rear spoiler. Rally blue color shown. Photo taken Nov., 2016
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1998 2 door Impreza 2.5 RS Coupe, rally blue, gold wheels, on the dealership showroom floor December 2016
1998 2 door Impreza 2.5 RS Coupe, rally blue, gold wheels, on the dealership showroom floor December 2016
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side view 1998 Impreza 2.5RS coupe, world rally blue, gold wheels, gray aero rocker panel trim. Photo taken Nov., 2016
1998 Impreza 2.5RS coupe, world rally blue, gray rocker panel aero trim, gold wheels. Optional side moldings.
Photo taken Nov., 2016
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1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS interior, optional automatic transmission, optional CD player. Photo taken Nov., 2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS interior, optional automatic transmission, optional CD player.
Photo taken Nov., 2016
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1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS engine compartment
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS engine compartment. Photo take 11/2016
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1998 Impreza 2.5RS speedometer with odometer showing 21,813 original miles. Photo taken November, 2016
1998 Impreza 2.5RS speedometer with odometer showing 21,813 original miles. Photo taken November, 2016

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1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS specs
all info subject to change, correction by Joe Spitz


The Impreza RS was all new for 1998
Only 1695 2.5RS's were sold in the USA in 1998.
VIN: 5,6,7th digits are 'M67', 10th digit is "W" for 1998

Impreza 2.5RS Coupe MSRP including destination
5 speed $19,690
4eat automatic:$20,490

Colors,
All with grey woven cloth seats
Rally Blue Pearl 
Black Diamond Pearl 
Brilliant red 
Acadia green

Overall width/height RS: 67.1"/55.5",
Wheelbase/Length: 99.2"/172.2"
 2.5 L 4 cyl 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
Brakes, heavy duty. 4 channel anti-lock Front: 10.7" vented disc, dual caliper piston, rear:10.5" solid disc
Airbags- driver and passenger front airbags
Steering: Variable assist engine speed sensing rack and pinion 
Turning circle: 33.5 ft
Wheels 16" Alloy, Gold colored honeycomb,
Tires 205/55R16 89H
Fuel economy, manual and automatic transmissions 22/28 mpg, regular unleaded gas
Gas tank 15.9 US gallons
Weight, manual transmission 2825 lbs

Features
Sunroof - electric, pops up and slide back
Non functional Hood scoop and grills
Rear spoiler with 2.5RS logo
Leather steering wheel, shift lever
Fog lights (projector beam style)
Ground effects rocker panel package 
Sport bucket seats
Special RS gray carpeted floor mats
Power Windows, power door locks, power outside mirrors 
Air Conditioning
Tilt steering Wheel 
Front Passenger vanity mirror 
Pull out Cup holder in upper console abobe the stereo 
Center console with folding cup holder
AM/FM/Cassette, 80 watts, 4 speakers, clock
Rear defroster

Individual options and prices available on the 1998 2.5RS
CD player, $420
Floor mats: $64., Mud flaps:.$99., Tail-pipe extender: $31, Cargo net: $39.  Upgraded speakers: $195., Tweeters: $100.
Keyless remote entry - $225, with Alarm $350
Cruise Control: $350.
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side view 1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS 2 door with open hood and trunk. Photo dated Nov 2016
side view 1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS 2 door with open hood and trunk. Photo dated Nov 2016

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ALL PHOTOS TAKEN NOVEMBER 2016
of a 1998 2.5RS in exceptionally good condition with only 27,800 original, one owner miles. Originally sold July 1998 in Washington State
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1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS rear trunk logo

1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS rear trunk logo
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1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS 16" gold alloy wheel. Photo taken Nov 2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS 16" gold alloy wheel. Photo taken 11/2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS 16" 5 spoke gold alloy wheel
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS 16" 5 spoke gold alloy wheel, with optional wheel lock
1998 Impreza 2.5RS coupe, world rally blue, gold wheels, non functional hood scoop and grills. Optional side moldings. Photo taken Nov 2016
1998 Impreza 2.5RS coupe, world rally blue, gold wheels, non functional hood scoop and grills. Optional side moldings. Photo taken Nov 2016
rear view 1998 Impreza 2.5RS coupe, world rally blue, rear spoiler, gold wheels, optional side moldings. Photo taken 11/2016
rear view 1998 Impreza 2.5RS coupe, world rally blue, rear spoiler, gold wheels, optional side moldings. Photo taken 11/2016
1998 Impreza 2.5RS coupe, world rally blue, gold wheels, side marker light, optional side moldings. Photo taken 11/2016
1998 Impreza 2.5RS coupe, world rally blue, gold wheels,  side marker. Optional side moldings. Photo Nov 2016
front view 1998 Impreza 2.5RS coupe, world rally blue, gold wheels, non functional hood scoop and grills.. Photo Nov 2016
front view 1998 Impreza 2.5RS coupe, world rally blue, gold wheels, projector beam fog lights,
non functional hood scoop and grills.. Photo Nov 2016
rear spoiler on the 1998 Impreza 2.5RS coupe rear spoiler, world rally blue, gold wheels, gray aero rocker panel trim. Optional side moldings.  Photo taken 11/2016
rear spoiler on the 1998 Impreza 2.5RS coupe rear spoiler, world rally blue, gold wheels, gray aero rocker panel trim. Optional side moldings.  Photo taken 11/2016
1998 Impreza 2.5RS coupe, world rally blue, rear spoiler, gold wheels, side moldings. Photo taken 11/2016
1998 Impreza 2.5RS coupe, world rally blue, rear spoiler, gold wheels, side moldings. Photo taken 11/2016
popup and slide power moonroof on the 1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS 2 door
popup and slide power moonroof on the 1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS 2 door
rear view 1998 Impreza 2.5RS coupe spoiler, wr blue color
rear view 1998 Impreza 2.5RS coupe spoiler, wr blue color. Photo taken Nov 2016

1998 Imprez 2.5RS rear view. Photo taken November 2016
1998 Imprez 2.5RS rear view. Photo taken November 2016



1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS underhood EPA sticker. Photo taken 11/2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS underhood EPA sticker. Photo taken 11/2016

1998 Subaru Impreza driver's door VIN plate. Phot taken 11/2016
1998 Subaru Impreza driver's door VIN plate. Photo taken 11/2016
rear spoiler on the 1998 rally blue Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS. Photo taken 11/2016
rear spoiler on the 1998 rally blue Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS. Photo dated 11/2016

1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS standard aero lower rocker panel trim, and optional body side moldings. Rally blue color shown. Photo taken Nov 2016
1998 Subaru Impreza RS standard lower aero rocker panel trim, and optional body side moldings. Rally blue color shown. Photo taken Nov. 2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS side marker turn signal lamp, left side shown, with optional side moldings. Photo taken Nov 2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS side marker turn signal lamp, left side shown, with optional side moldings. Photo taken Nov 2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS side marker turn signal lamp, left side shown.  Photo taken Nov 2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS side marker turn signal lamp, left side shown. Photo taken Nov 2016

1998 Imprez 2.5RS 3 (RS, Subaru, AWD) trunk logos. Photo taken November 2016



1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS front sport bucket seat with aftermarket gray leather. Photo taken Nov 2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS front sport bucket seat with aftermarket gray leather seats. Photo taken Nov 2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS interior, with the original carpeted 2.5RS floor mats. Aftermarket gray leather. Optional automatic transmission, optional CD player. Photo taken 11/2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS interior, with the o
riginal carpeted 2.5RS floor mats. Aftermarket gray leather. Optional automatic transmission, optional CD player. Photo taken 11/2016
1998 Subaru Impreza drivers door panel, control buttons, steering wheel
1998 Subaru Impreza drivers door panel, control buttons, steering wheel
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS passenger door panel
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS passenger door panel
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS center console with standard cassette player, showing the upper clamshell storage and pull out cup holder. Photo taken Nov 2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS center console with standard cassette player, showing the upper clamshell storage and pull out cup holder. Photo taken Nov 2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS steering wheel
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS leather wrapped steering wheel, center console with  automatic transmission. Showing the pull-out cupholder. Photo 11/2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS center console with standard cassette player, upper clamshell storage, pull out cup holder,  optional CD player. Swhoen with cassette. photo taken 11/2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS center console with standard cassette player (with cassette), upper clamshell storage, pull out cup holder,  optional CD player. Photo taken 11/2016
closeup of the 1998 Impreza 2.5RS standard cassette (with cassette), and optional single disc CD player. Taken 11/2016
closeup of the 1998 Impreza 2.5RS standard cassette (with cassette), and optional single disc CD player. Taken 11/2016

1998 2 door Impreza 2.5RS very small back seat, with front passenger seat walk-in slid forward. Photo taken 11/2016. Aftermarket leather
1998 2 door Impreza 2.5RS small back seat, with front passenger seat walk-in. Aftermarket gray leather.Photo taken Nov 2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS standard ashtray and cigarette lighter. Photo taken Nov 2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS standard ashtray and cigarette lighter. Photo taken Nov 2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS center console storage folding cupholder is easily broken but this one isn't. Photo taken 11/2016.
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS center console storage folding cupholder that's easily broken. Photo taken 11/2016.


1998 Subaru Impreza 25 RS center armrest folding cupholder is easily broken but this one isn't. Photo taken 11 2016
1998 Subaru Impreza center armrest folding cupholder is easily broken but this one isn't. Photo taken Nov 2016
1998 Impreza 2.5RS fog light and cruise control buttons, and storage bin. Steering wheel tilt lever.
1998 Impreza 2.5RS fog light and cruise control buttons, and storage bin. Steering wheel tilt lever. Nov 2016
gas and brake pedal and  footrest, and original 2.5RS carpeted floor mat. Photo taken 11/2016.
gas and brake pedal and  footrest, and original Impreza 2.5RS carpeted floor mat. Photo taken 11/2016.
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS overhead map lights and sunroof open/close buttons. Photo taken Nov 2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS overhead map lights and sunroof open/close buttons
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS gray RS embossed carpeted floor mats, set of 4. Front shown. Photo taken November 2016.
1998 subaru Impreza 2.5RS gray RS embossed carpeted floor mats, set of 4. Front shown. Photo taken November 2016
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS key and remote fob Three came with the car when new. Shown with optional Code Alarm remote lock-unlock.
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS key. Three came with the car when new. Shown with optional Code Alarm remote lock-unlock fob in as new condition.  Photo taken Nov 2016



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