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Ok, so thanks for all the input here. I like this forum, most other forums I would of been banned by now. haha. I'm gonna wiki the difference between Impreza and Impreza WRX So apparently i'm new to even talking about Subarus. I am on a budget and would much rather build a car than shell out the cash for something already built. Yes that means I have no problems doing engine swaps, tranny swaps, ect. I can always drive the family truck when my car is out of service. "your just in Seattle, why don't you just let GD hook you up with a decent ride" Hey GeneralDisorder, know of any decent rides up here in the PacNW?

Ok, so I get that you don't think its a good idea (I knew I was gonna get that haha) but anyways do the 1.8 liters have any performance potential in them at all?

First off I don't own a Subaru, yet. I own a Toyota truck and the other day I had the opportunity to drive a BMW M3. Now I want a fast car. haha, that was fun. I realize it would take quite a bit of money to make a car that fast- but you gotta start somewhere. I was on craigslist and saw a 97 Impreza with 260,000 miles on the body for $1000. It had an engine put in at 200k, is a 5 speed and doesn't start. Extras include: (not installed) mr7 wheels, new tires, stock intercooler and radiator, 3.5" cat back exhaust (worn out), f1 stage 1 clutch with less than 1k miles, sub frame for turbo, perfect power ecu, extra upper strut bars + agx suspension. This might sound stupid but car are pretty simple right, as long as there is no rust and the frame isn't bent not much can go terribly wrong with the car. Would it be stupid to buy a car like this and expect it to get me to work and school while still being able to get on the gas every once in awhile?