What do you think of this modded Loyale? EA82t reliability?

[SnatchedHatch]

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/4672311575.html

 

It's in my range and price range, is the price fair and more importantly is it worth it: I've heard the EA series engines aren't accommodating when it comes to "boosting".

 

If it all, what should I look out for? I've got the basics covered, but never had a turbo setup

 

Thanks

[ystrdyisgone]

There is a build thread on here somewhere for this car, should give you a bit more insight on what it's all about.

[SnatchedHatch]

Would've been surprised if he wasn't a member, ty I'll try and dig it up.

[Gloyale]

Nice car......Kinda high priced I would think.  I would think  $2~3K would be tops it could garner, espescially in the mid-west market where 200K miles and 25 years old is considered "old junk"  I think the owner is confusing "money spent" with what the "what is it worth?"

 

Mods to the EA82t are a negligible wash........sure they are expensive "upgrades".....but it's polish on the turd.............not really worth anything cause that motor will poop out sometime soon.  The very least reliable subaru engine ever.....(barely eeks out the win over EJ25d)

 

And it's in the rust belt.  Surely sees action in the salted winter snow.  Won't last another 10 years.

 

Biggest upgrades that add value are the 5 lug swap, wheels and paint.....otherwise seems like a pretty much stock turbo loyale.  I guess the Roof rack and Lights are worth a few hundred $.

 

For a lower price it would be a SWEET ride.......but for THAT price, you'd be better of finding an unmolested, Non rusted (west coast) stock, non-turbo and EJing it.

[l75eya]

That car is gorgeous. Surprised I haven't seen it on here. Looks to be in fantastic shape. Price is very slightly on the high side, to me. I'd go 3500 for it.

Doesn't look like there is a single spot of rust on that car and if there isn't, def worth 35. Any cheaper than that is all the better because once the engine blows a gasket, which will maybe happen, that car is the perfect candidate for an ej swap.

[MilesFox]

For that kind of money you could take my ej'd rx'd 86 3door. This wagon does have a clean straight body for the region. I would pay yhe money for a clean example to start with, but the old ea82t is best left in its stock form. 

 

For some people 4 stax is cheap for a throwaway car, but not us subaru people!

[Gloyale]

That car is gorgeous. Surprised I haven't seen it on here. Looks to be in fantastic shape. Price is very slightly on the high side, to me. I'd go 3500 for it.

Doesn't look like there is a single spot of rust on that car and if there isn't, def worth 35. Any cheaper than that is all the better because once the engine blows a gasket, which will maybe happen, that car is the perfect candidate for an ej swap.

 

If you read the add it says it has been "resprayed" meaning painted in the last 2 years.......and already says there is some rust spots bubbling through.

 

It's a winter driven car in Michigan.  It DEFINATELY has rust.  It's just been concealed under a shiny wrap......but the cancer is growing within it every single day and eventually the car will crumble.

[BirdMobile]

I'd definitely pass.

[SnatchedHatch]

I agree Gloyale, that "new coat" .... not to mention the great advertising scheme...

$4,000 is steep, hence I came here to see if any amount of sweat can make an EA turbo dependable.

No mention of a replaced headgasket    or a rebuild PO (<<lol)

 

If I was in the position for a serious side project, I'd haggle with this guy.

but as a daily, ehem MilesFox, who are you kidding?!  It better be built like a tank,

and this ones clearly not haha

 

I'm sure he'll sell it to someone uttering the usual

WOW turbo boxer that's so cheap broo, it's like a vintage STI mann

 

 

 

 

On the flip, if anyone in the Indiana/Illinois/Michigan area has an

N/A EA or EJ subie with a stick they would part with, I'm willing to meet.

I'll hit the marketplace