1985 Subaru Wagon GL review from North America
"A perfect beginners automobile"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission shredded at 190,000.
I have put four sets of timing belts on it.
The factory stereo went out so I replaced it with a Jensen.
Went through three clutch cables.
Crashed it in July, but fixed it and now driving it all over the place.
General comments?
The car is not too slow, but yet it is not super fast.
It is pretty comfortable and there is a great amount of space in the back.
It sounds like a Volkswagen Bug.
I would definitely buy another one if given the opportunity.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 carb Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 144564 miles |
| Most recent distance | 236963 miles |
| Date of Entry | 7th December, 2001 |