1987 Subaru GL GL review from North America
"A great beater"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A woman just upgraded and spent 2000 dollars on a newer Subaru wagon. I got this one for a work trade. The rear CV joint was stripped. I removed both rear CV joints and there was no grease where they went into the differential. I run it as a 2 wheel drive for now.
The heater core seems blocked. I will try to flush it with water and baking soda. The heater fan switch does not functional.
The clutch pedal is really stiff, and takes a strong push to depress it.
General comments?
The car starts well.
The car tracks well.
It has a good feel. The power assist steering is nice. The brakes also have a good feel.
A great beater.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 200000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford ford |
| Date of Entry | 18th March, 2009 |