1991 Subaru Loyale FWD Wagon review from North America
"A very reliable car that provides basic transportation and utility."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The water pump started leaking at 108K, and had to be replaced.
The rear wiper stopped working at 140K.
The started died at 150K.
The air conditioning gave out at 155K.
General comments?
This car has been great for hauling home improvement items - I even got a full size refrigerator in it once. Gas mileage on the highway is in the 30-32 range, 26-29 in the city. I continue to be impressed that at 175000 miles, the original clutch is still working, though it is beginning to slip a bit. The transmission is rather noisy, especially at highway speeds. I was confident enough to drive it across the country in 1997, when it had over 100K on it. I wish it had a bit better pick-up when merging at highway speeds.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 175000 miles |
| Previous car | Datsun 510 |
| Date of Entry | 12th February, 2002 |