1985 Subaru GL review from North America
"Good hearted vehicle... but her time has come"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Car was recieved in decent condition. It sat outside of my house (unregistered) for around 2 months. After sitting, the car has had fuel line issues (naturally), which affected the entire system. also:
Tie rods are shot.
Alternator replaced twice.
Connection from alternator to battery terminal replaced.
Carburetor rebuilt.
All interior vinyl is cracked.
Rear hatch is broken.
Car stalls frequently and/or hesitates before acceleration.
Runs hot.
General comments?
This car has been a real trip. I have taken the car's age into consideration, but as a former Toyota owner ('87 Celica), this car simply doesn't hold up.
I have only put 4000 miles on the car since I bought it, and I've put more into the thing than it's worth.
Every day I drove it, I heard a new funny noise, and I was nearly killed in an accident when my dear Subie stalled in a busy intersection.
Maybe the car held it's own in it's heyday, but now she's beyond repair.
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| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 71000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica |
| Date of Entry | 13th April, 2004 |