1984 Subaru GL GL wagon review from North America
"A tank in a matchbox, will go anywhere!!! Seriously"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Tie rod went out at about 181,000 miles
Seat torn on driver side from wear
Head Gasket blew at 207,000 miles.
General comments?
Bought this car from a friend, dependable car easy to fix, and cheaply if you know where to look. (pick and pulls mostly).
Obviously designed for small people, but large people can fit in them comfortably.
Built like a tank seriously will go anywhere as long as you keep the tires on the ground, with larger tire have passed jeeps in the snow.
Dated by todays standards (power, features, room) but had groundbreaking features for the time.
Great car!, have owned all types but will always remember this one.
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| Tough car mechanically, but resistance to rust questionable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 178000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 212000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 31st August, 2008 |