1986 Subaru Brumby GL review from Australia and New Zealand
"A car ahead of it's time in 1986"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump died and cooked the engine on the beach.
Brakes failed (were original).
Warped head from the beach incident.
Radiator died.
General comments?
Excellent first car. Four wheel drive makes for unbeatable rally fun (especially for its age and price). Does 160k/hr if you push it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 230000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 238000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 16th August, 2000 |