[Fonzie]

I am looking for a Forester, likely from MY98 to MY01 or so. What I am curious about is which trim level of Forester is most equivalent to the Impreza 2.5RS from those years in terms of brakes, suspension, etc. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Duderotomy]

Well I believe the S model (sport) would be the closest, but still isn't a perfect match as far as standard and optional equipment.

 

[Fonzie]

Thanks. I didn't think there was an exact match of all options and whatnot, I just like the way the 2.5RS Imprezas are set up and figured that one model of the Forester would be turned out more like that than the other trim levels. I suppose a manual transmission S model Forester is what I'm looking for.

 

[pleiad7]

L model has rear drum brakes. S has disks all around, like the RS.

 

[Tau137]

Subaru Research Site- specs, prices, options, 2011, 2010, 2009.. Outback, Legacy, Forester, Impreza, Tribeca

 

[pigboat_2]

01-02 S Premium FTW!!!!

color matched lower trim, 4 wheel discs, side impact airbags, heated seats, HUGE sunroof, can't go wrong! I even sourced mine in a 5MT

 

[Fonzie]

01-02 S Premium FTW!!!!

color matched lower trim, 4 wheel discs, side impact airbags, heated seats, HUGE sunroof, can't go wrong! I even sourced mine in a 5MT

Awesome. That's what I want.
Thanks to everybody for the info.