2000 2.5 RS AUTOMATIC Should I go for it? Will anyone actually

Maybe if you want to mudrace and need dat torque converter. Otherwise, no.

>>16321340
It'd be fun but I'd like to not destroy my car.

>>16321328
>Will anyone actually give a fuck that this "sporty" car isn't a manual?
Yeah, you.

>>16321387
They're pretty sturdy for that sort of thing within reason. But if your version of "sport" means on the road then you will live thinking
>damn I should have gotten the manual

>>16321328
>>16321328
how much is the seller asking?

its pretty easy to find a manual

>>16321328
DO NOT DO IT

YOU WONT HAVE THE SAME FEELING

unless its your daily driver and there is a lot of uphills

>>16321415
1800 BUT a blown head gasket.

>>16321415
It's pretty hard to find 2.5 RSs for cheap, this one is a good price and good condition

>>16321440
I'm a daily driver, and have never driven a manual so I wouldn't know what I was missing. I know I'm a bitch for only having driven automatic.

>>16321473
Head gasket isn't a big deal as long as the thing's not broken and you just need to get a revised gasket in.

Treat yourself to a manual. This is the perfect kind of an old car to learn on.

>>16321483
I'll definitely think about it

>>16321483
Agreed. Having owned both 4EAT and 5MT Subarus, i can say they both have their merits.
The autos are virtually tanks assuming they've been maintained.
The manuals...aren't the most enjoyable to row through, but definitely a good starting point.

>NOT getting a manual
what is wrong with you

>>16321772
Short shifter on a 5MT and the right gear oil so it doesn't feel like you're trying to solve a maze full of peanut butter makes it so much better.

And then when you learn to flick it around like nothing everything else feels like skinny dipping in the pool.

>>16321775
Young buck doesn't know mane. The auto does get boring in due time.
>still missing my auto Legacy wagon

>>16321788
The factory 75W-90 gear oil on its own its great until it starts to break down. Got any recommendations for a shifter kit? Was thinking about changing bushings..

>>16321799
If kartboy is still in business that's a solid bet. I liked it shorter but my version came apart on the road and really made it difficult to figure out where the gears were. Every bushing I messed with was underrated (transmission mount a best tho)

As for the gear oil, I will vouch for Uncle Scotty's cocktail. 50% Mobile 1 and 50% Redline Shockproof Superlight. I was like holy shit even the synchros work now :D

It's a pretty car but flawed from the factory. Get something more reliable. Preferably something without the entire engine hanging out in front of the front wheels.

>>16321775
I'm not opposed to either transmission just getting opinions. It's the cheapest I've found, too.