1982 Subaru Brumby DL review from North America
"It just doesn't seem to want to die"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch cable broke, CV axles worn.
General comments?
I bought this car for $600 cash as a cheap 4wd and second car. It had been sitting for over a year. CV axles had no boots, no thermostat, bare metal floors, seats had springs sticking out. What wasn't wrong with it?
The odometer was broken at 211,000, so I don't know how many miles are actually on it. However, despite all of this, the engine didn't smoke or knock, didn't seem to burn much (if any oil), and the transmission still works fine.
I spent several months putting it back together and it is now my main driver. They don't get much simpler than this to work on. The 4wd works excellent and it's light weight makes it sure footed on rough roads or boggy conditions. The engine still runs like a clock even after all the years of use and neglect.
The only criticism I really have of it is it's not a good car for busy traffic downtown and struggles to get above 70mph. It makes a great second car for utilities or just to have a good time out in the woods.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1982 |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L OHV Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 211000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 211000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 17th January, 2009 |