1988 Subaru Justy GL review from North America
"Excellent rally car/grocery getter"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New c/v joints every 30,000 miles.
Needed exhaust, put on custom header and straight pipe, big HP gains.
Tires dissappear (my fault, I like 4-wheel drifts)
Rock solid reliable.
General comments?
Not too many thing have gone wrong with it. The head gasket leaks oil, but they all do, It eats C/V joints, but that's because I use it for rally cross. The little 3 cylinder is bullet proof, and will probably run for another 900000 miles. The interior is pretty cheap, and the controls are always breaking, but it's a great car to slide around dirt roads in. Almost as quick as a Impreza on a curvy dirt road in the hands of a skilled driver.
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| My favorite car out of the 30+ cars I've owned |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 56000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 124000 miles |
| Previous car | Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV |
| Date of Entry | 13th August, 2002 |