1989 Subaru GL Wagon review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator required replacement due to road salt corrosion.
Exhaust system required replacement; same reason.
General comments?
There were some corrosion problems with this car, and it was underpowered (could NOT use the AC). But it was extremely reliable and got excellent mileage. I replaced it with a Legacy L, which was unfortunately wrecked, and replaced that with an Outback. That by itself should tell you what I thought of this car.
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| Rock solid, economical, utilitarian mountain car! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Date of Entry | 7th February, 2000 |