Nothing yet. Everything seems OK.
Still going strong after 15 years on snowy Norwegian roads.
Some rust, but the mechanics are good.
Everything works well. The car has few options. There's only power steering, power locks and a tilt steering wheel.
But here in Norway, the 1800 wagon came with a high roof. This really provides better "usefulness" for this small wagon.
We got this car new in 1986 and live in hot, hot Texas. It has been the best little car. The original clutch was finally replaced at 120,000 miles. The distributer was replaced at about the same time. Due to local emissions testing, we replaced the muffler, oxygen sensor, and catalytic converter in 1995, although they were all in good working order.
The seats need re-upholstered and the dash is cracked, but after 16 years, four kids, and a dog, that is expected. We have also owned an '88 Justy DL and look forward to purchasing another Subaru in the future. I would have to agree that this is one great car.
I have an 86 gl 4wd 5 speed. This is my first Subaru with 4wd. I was wondering how the 4wd works. there are no hubs to lock in, do I just move the lever to the 4wd position and go? The car did not come with an owners manual, so I am a little lost any help would be welcome.
E-Mail: samueldh1@comcast.net.
The only problem I have seen with the GL is the block has been known to strip and will continue to strip even after repairs.
My 1984 GL was purshased in 2001 with 110000 miles on it sadly there is a problem with the paint on the hood. It seems to have faded from grey to a silvery white. Just wondering if anyone else had had this problem.
My paint has cracked and faded.
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