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My fiance and I have matching 2000 OBSs. Mine is manual, her is auto. There is a strong difference between the two in how it feels when driving. Manual is feels noticably quicker and offers much better control of engine power. The auto is definitely capable though and shouldn't be a problem for mountain roads. Both are good. It really just comes down to a matter of prefference.

Hey F_R, Two quick questions: 1. How much were you quoted for the custom bumpers and brush gaurds? Just curious so I can get a loose idea of what it might run me. 2. Your 2-inch lift. Is that the Scorpion kit? Thanks, Mark

Very nice! I had a set of those on my Integra a few years back. Great tires!

Hi all, After seeing all the older GLs and Brats decked out for off-roading and seeing a few pics of the Scorpion lift kit on an Impreza OBS, I started wondering what my MY00 OBS would look like with a lift kit, tires, light bar, and push bar..... (Hmmmmmm.....) I know the older Subes had a 4WD system and not an AWD system. However, IIRC the engines in them were rated at about 60 - 80 H.P. so I'm wondering if my AWD sytem with the 142 H.P. 2.2L (5 spd) could handle those things that the older Subes used 4-low for. Has anyone seen some of the CG8 wagons fitted out for mild off-roading? Pro/Cons when compared to the GLs and Brats? Thanks, MMM