1989 Subaru Justy SII review from UK and Ireland

Driveshaft went whilst still under warranty at around 61,000 miles perhaps indicated the way it had been previously driven.

Propshaft went at around 75,000 miles indicating the way I had driven it!

Otherwise nothing major although the 3 cylinder engine asks to be revved to the red line (7000 rpm)! Exhausts very expensive as cheap replacement wouldn't mate with Subaru standard.

Just before it went to scrap yard due to a lorry writing off whilst stationary the syncromesh on the second gear went and the other drive shaft was going.

Watch out for rust especially at the front on the chassis very expensive to re-plate at £500.

This is the best small car on the road, I'm looking out for another one for next year. Friends all had Fiestas and Polos but the Justy out accelerated them all and was far far quicker than larger cars such as Golfs and Astras. Insurance a bit expensive - Golf priced. It is the safest handling car I've ever driven with the four wheel drive, independent rear suspension and fantastic brakes. It is also of the size that can keep up with a Range Rover off road and the motorway.