1987 Subaru 1800 RX Turbo from Germany - Comments

The gearbox broke 6 times in only 1 year!

The front right shock absorber broke on smooth road, taking drive shaft and steering link with it.

The cam-belt broke.

The clutch went.

The brakes faded regularly and brake disks never lasted long.

The power steering went.

The radiator and oil cooler needed replacing.

Fuses for indicators and power windows went regularly.

A seal on the turbo went twice and to replace it needed removing of many parts.

All that happened in little over one year! The customer service did the rest (warranties etc.). I would never ever buy a car of that make again.

The engine was the sweet bit. In relation to the BHP it was supposed to have the torque seemed amazing.

However the 4x4 was disappointing. Traction was good, but the grip in the curves was no better than on many FWD cars, if not even worse.

When you got near the limit, you never knew what the car was about to do.

The car had a few nice and unique gadgets, but generally a good engine was wasted in a package that was disappointing alround.

Sorry to say, but I would have to tell you you had a bad streak of luck with a car. it also sounds like you don't know how to drive all that well either do to the fact that if your brake disks didn't last your riding your brakes way too hard. and the experiences I've had with them at it's limits of this car were comforting compared to a many other higher end performance cars.

Yeah Sounds like you bought a lemon. You really need to check things and do your home work before you by any car. Sounds like you need a couple of driving lessons to. There not a road handling performance car, It's a 4wd and only a 2wd on the bitumen, otherwise your gearbox and c.v's etc will all start snapping. I own a l series touring wagon with an an RX turbo motor in it, running micro tech handheld computer, big intercooller, 3 " lift kit, 14" mud tyres, heavy duty clutch and heaps more and I got to say it's a weapon. BEST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED. I'm over seas and its garaged at this very moment awaiting to be boosted upon my arrival home on the sunshine coast in qld, australia. With a worked turbo and my second stage boost set at 17 psi I've dragged off R33 skylines from the lights in 2wd of course.

Have a nice day and contact your local driving school...

Mate I agree with the other 2 comments. I reckon even a Rolls Royce wouldn't last you very long. I have a 1985 Subaru RX turbo sedan and it's awesome. And anything that has ever broken on it has been because of neglect, not cause it's not a good car. What the hell, I love it that much I don't mind working on it. All part of owning a car.

I agree with all the rest that have responded. I own a 1987 RX Turbo Coupe... she handles like a dream both on and off the tarmac. Really sounds that your driving skills are terrible, there are some things that even a driving instructor cannot instill in you. Good luck, and pick up some driving tips!