1991 Subaru Loyale review from North America
"Energizer Bunny - it keeps on going and going"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The timing belt seems to need to be replaced every 60000 miles or so. You will stop dead in the water if you aren't "prevention" oriented.
Have replaced everything at one time or another. This is to be expected after 250000 plus miles.
I have owned this car since 90,000 miles and have replaced the oil pump, water pump, CV joints twice, wheel bearings, muffler system, oil pan and valve cover gaskets, a few alternators and batteries.
General comments?
I am amazed that this car has survived 255,000 miles on ONE CLUTCH!! It just finally went kaput.
Truly amazing. Now I am grief stricken and torn as to what to do. It COULD TRULY last another 100,000 miles!
Highly recommend any Subaru vehicle.
These older models are so much easier to work on and fix basic things yourself with some "basic engine repair 101" knowledge and a good manual.
Mine is a "Rocky Mountain" Edition - just curious if anyone knows what this really means? It was bought in Montana and has now travelled to Oregon, where it sits in my driveway, unable to move.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 liter Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 255000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 2 X 4 Truck |
| Date of Entry | 1st June, 2003 |