If the shocks look original to the car they probably are. If you have a heavy system in the trunk this will also cause a problem with the springs and shocks in the rear. Tires are not stock for a 4th gen and you could have wheels with the wrong offset. You need to stay in the +42 to +48 range and on a tire that is the equivalent size to the stock ones (PLUS sizing method). The wrong offset and tire size and and will cause rubbing on the fender lips. This can be fixed by 'rolling' the fenders-several methods available.

Personally I would be inclined to decide whether lowering the car is an option and if so find a spring/shock package for a nice daily driver drop (Eibach Pro or Neuspeed Sport springs/ Koni "yellow" shocks).