Brattyferret Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) Hello everyone! I stumbled upon this site, read many of the posts, and found it fascinating! I am Subaru BRAT veteran because I've had 4 in my lifetime. I was in agriculture and bought my BRAT in 1982. The work was so rough, I ran 3 of them into the ground. When I retired, I decided to get myself a keeper. I went on ebay (!!) and found a nice one in Colorado in 2004. The owner had restored it, then decided to sell it. Lucky me! I paid $4650, spent another $585 having it shipped out here to Los Angeles by carrier transport. Then I had it repainted because I didn't like the colors, and had a decal company make me a new decal. Years ago, I owned a ferret. My pet was energetic, got into everything, was fun to play with, etc. Well, my BRAT reminded me of my ferret. So I decided to get a decal that said FERRET. Now, I have the only Subaru Ferret in the world! It's an apt name! When I take it to a Subaru dealer, it draws a crowd. When was the last time you have seen a nice BRAT on the road? I just get really excited to see a pristine BRAT! Since it doesn't have air bags, I don't take it out that often...maybe once every two months. For a couple of years after I bought it, it ran sluggish and I could never figure out why. Then I took it to an old Subaru mechanic...he used to sell BRATS at his dealership and he knew them inside and out! He gave me a tuneup, then told me that it has 2 fuel filters. They were both full of water! After he changed them, it ran like a charm! Edited September 30, 2014 by Brattyferret 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belacane Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Welcome to the forum! Beautiful Brat you have there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brattyferret Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilySapphire Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I share your love of Brats; So much fun to drive too. Welcome to the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureSubaru Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Neat car and neat story. Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaruist Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) Hello everyone! I stumbled upon this site, read many of the posts, and found it fascinating! I am Subaru BRAT veteran because I've had 4 in my lifetime. I was in agriculture and bought my BRAT in 1982. The work was so rough, I ran 3 of them into the ground. When I retired, I decided to get myself a keeper. I went on ebay (!!) and found a nice one in Colorado in 2004. The owner had restored it, then decided to sell it. Lucky me! I paid $4650, spent another $585 having it shipped out here to Los Angeles by carrier transport. Then I had it repainted because I didn't like the colors, and had a decal company make me a new decal. Years ago, I owned a ferret. My pet was energetic, got into everything, was fun to play with, etc. Well, my BRAT reminded me of my ferret. So I decided to get a decal that said FERRET. Now, I have the only Subaru Ferret in the world! It's an apt name! When I take it to a Subaru dealer, it draws a crowd. When was the last time you have seen a nice BRAT on the road? I just get really excited to see a pristine BRAT! Since it doesn't have air bags, I don't take it out that often...maybe once every two months. For a couple of years after I bought it, it ran sluggish and I could never figure out why. Then I took it to an old Subaru mechanic...he used to sell BRATS at his dealership and he knew them inside and out! He gave me a tuneup, then told me that it has 2 fuel filters. They were both full of water! After he changed them, it ran like a charm! I love it!!! Beautiful Bra t! Beautiful blue! - and I LOVE the Ferret decal !! Super Cool, original, and unique ! You are a credit to the phenomana of the Brat ! Edited October 28, 2014 by Subaruist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Loyale Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Airbags aren't all that. In fact these days, it is best not to have them. Google Takata airbag recall. Nice looking BRAT and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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