Toolbox35 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Recently I acquired a brown 82 wagon in pretty good shape considering its age. It's not currently running as it has sat for somewhere between 4-7 years, and wasn't driven very often before that. Anyway I'll get some pictures up here when I get my photobucket figured out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WAGZ Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Looks awesome mate and in great nic! What's your plans for it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureSubaru Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 These are becoming much harder to find. That one looks to be in good condition. They are starting to gain some collector value. My family drove an 84 DL FWD like that for years and years. I was born the year they bought it new. Learned to drive on it. Later it took my little sister through college. Wish I knew then what I know now. We gave it to our family mechanic when it developed a head gasket leak over a faulty thermostat. Would have taken a days work on it and would still be driving it today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolbox35 Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 Thanks for the comments guys! I hope to get her running soon, and my initial plan was to flip it for some quick cash, but it is really growing on me, and so I might just keep it for a daily driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Are they getting harder to find? Yes, so I guess that makes them rare. Is a 2WD carbureted station wagon the most desirable model of this vintage? No, but as stated above, if there is a sentimental connection people will be willing to pay more for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolbox35 Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 Are they getting harder to find? Yes, so I guess that makes them rare. Is a 2WD carbureted station wagon the most desirable model of this vintage? No, but as stated above, if there is a sentimental connection people will be willing to pay more for it. Thanks for your input! I totally get it that it's not the most desirable model of this vintage, I'm pretty new to subarus. I've known the previous owner for quite some time, but just recently convinced her to sell me the car, this thing is a diamond in the rough right now, but with some tlc and a few parts I'll have it going in no time. What kind of fuel economy have you guys seen out of these old carbureted subie's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolbox35 Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 Thoughts on doing a 4wd swap? The car seems rock solid with little to no rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 You can break 40mpg if you try and if the car is running properly. If you want fuel economy, keep it 2wd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 The 4wd models are more desirable for obvious reasons, however finding a 4wd that is not destroyed is hard these days. My best subaru scores seem to be unmolested 2wd auto tranny cars. Luckily the 2wd cars are cheaper, and they are almost always in better condition. The 80-82 models have the solid headlight set up, in my opinion the best of the gen 2 years, nice score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolbox35 Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 The 4wd models are more desirable for obvious reasons, however finding a 4wd that is not destroyed is hard these days. My best subaru scores seem to be unmolested 2wd auto tranny cars. Luckily the 2wd cars are cheaper, and they are almost always in better condition. The 80-82 models have the solid headlight set up, in my opinion the best of the gen 2 years, nice score. What is approximate values for one of these in your area? I don't have as much time to work on this as I originally anticipated, and I'm considering getting rid of it. I did get it to fire by pouring down the carb, but I fear the float is stuck, as it won't keep running on its own, and I've verified fuel pressure to carb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Value and worth are very subjective. However A non running car will always be worth less than a running car. Scan the classifieds, craigslist, ect to get an idea of what you should ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolbox35 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 That's just it... Every where I look, I'm not seeing anything even close to what I have. I'll get it running eventually lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmpjose Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 I bought a 1984 DL FWD just like yours in white for 800. Put in a new weber and rums like new. Love my 84 and keeping it for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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