1989 Subaru GL Sedan review from North America
"Practical, reliable, user friendly, environment friendly, VERY fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Preventative maintenance prevents anything from going wrong. but I have performed the following.
Reseal.
Water pump.
Radiator.
Oil pump.
Timing belts.
Head-gaskets.
General comments?
It's very easy to park due to it's very tight turning radius. It's only 2wd so it's pretty zippy without the added weight of 4wd. Cruises nicely down the highway at 85+ and tracks nice and straight. The handling with new shocks and struts is PHENOMENAL. 32mpg around town, 38mpg highway. Everything in the car works and the interior has a nice, solid feel to it. Oh wait, except for those freaking electric windows.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Boxer Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 199500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 208400 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 7th November, 2006 |