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05-31-2002, 01:03 PM | #1 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 19366
Join Date: May 2002
Vehicle:99 Miata 10AE Blue |
common problems in MY98 2.5RS?
I'm going to look at a MY98 2.5 RS which I'm interested in buying. The car has low miles, ~21k.
What are the common problems which may afflict this car ? What kind of things should I look for when I go check this car out? Thanks. [edit] BTW, if it matters, I'll be using this car for stock class autocross. Not on a national level, just regional stuff, but nevertheless, the car will remain "stock" per the SCCA's definition. [/edit]
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Last edited by dalesd; 05-31-2002 at 01:13 PM. |
05-31-2002, 04:08 PM | #2 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 2068
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Sherman Oaks, CA
Vehicle:08 VW Rabbit United Gray |
A common problem with the MY98's in stock form is that they're too damn slow! I should know, I've got one. Other than that, I've not even heard of any problems associated with that particular year. Good luck and have fun!
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05-31-2002, 05:19 PM | #3 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 877
Join Date: Feb 2000
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: Orlando, FL
Vehicle:1998 2.5RS BDP |
The only problem I have with mine is that it runs UNBELIEVEABLY rich with just an intake and exhaust. Nothing my S-AFR hasn't fixed though.
Cameron |
06-01-2002, 02:01 AM | #4 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 3288
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: San Diego, CA. USA
Vehicle:1998 Impreza 2.5RS Rally Blue Pearl |
--The ORIGINAL clutch disc and pressure plate. They have since been superseded with a different unit.
---The bell housing to engine block has fewer bolts than 99-01. Possible flexing issue under heavy load. IMO I think it leads to excessive "crunchy" shifts. ---The only TSB I know of was for a few cars having the wrong viscosity grease inboard front half shaft seals. ---Less room to access sparkplugs due to DOHC heads. Plan for 30-45 minutes vice the normal 10 minutes. ***Get rid of the accordian shift booth. ***NO MAF problems ever, period!! Last edited by Albert; 06-01-2002 at 02:08 AM. |
06-01-2002, 11:21 PM | #5 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 8774
Join Date: Jul 2001
Chapter/Region:
SWIC
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Vehicle:1998 Impreza RS Blue |
I just hit 100,000 miles and it still feels strong. Nothing has gone wrong with it.
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