Subaru_dude Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 1989 Subaru GL wagon with 167,000 miles, FT4WD with 4EAT transmission. TURBO. The Bad: He said it got warm once, but not in the red. Had blown the upper rad hose. Dented front driver side fender. Passenger side raked a stop sign and the rear view on that side is gone. Sounds like a rear wheel bearing is moaning. Shifts kinda rough fron 1st to 2nd. Is also leaking transmission fluid, but not terribly. And it's a Turbo. The Good: New front axle boots, new timing belts, new starter, new tires, new brakes, new rad hoses all within the past 10,000 miles. 4 wheel discs. Runs quite well. No visible rust, just a little rough. Doesn't have quite as much get up as my Fwd 5spd sedan, but it did run quite smoothly. Dead steady idle, and on the 10 mile round trip in 95 Deg weather didn't get above 2/3rds of the way up on the temp gauge. Oil pressure looked good too. Interior is in good shape with a CD player. $500 firm. I'm going to give it a little time and see if he won't go down though. $400 sound good to you guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 1989 Subaru GL wagon with 167,000 miles, FT4WD with 4EAT transmission. TURBO. Cool! Identical to mine. 'cept I've got 240,000 miles I've been quite happy with mine. It's the Suby I always wanted. But...........Turbo Subies are temptermental. Do a compression check and make sure you get at least 110 psi in each cylinder. Second look for any signs of that it's burning coolant. If that's all good, then not a bad buy at $400, espescially in you're area At 167,000 I would think headgaskets are in you're future. Really you should do them premptively. Also replace the radiator, unless it's been done already, likely it needs it. And just generally be ready to go though ALL of the coolant lines, and oil lines for the turbo. Replace all the Vacuum hoses too. Inspect the MAF to Turbo boot for leaks. I have a feeling if you get it in good tune you'll find it more powerful. My 4EAT shifted pretty rough when I first got it, it's better now after a few drain + fills. I found that the TCU didn't give fast enough power to the rear end(lot's of slip first, then wham!) So I added a Solenoid C *Lock* switch. Works great! I payed $500 for mine. And that was not running at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daeron Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 since Gloyale already started it, im going to make the response I want to make EVERY time someone brings up an inexpensive turbo car... I DREAM of the day I have this opportunity with money in hand... and when I find a car like the one you've found, my plan will be to almost immediately yank the engine, replace headgaskets, reseal or replace oil pump, nail any potential oil leak spots (all of them) water pump, timing belts, and hoses all around. You do that, then MECHANICALLY SPEAKING you should have a plenty reliable turbo soob for another 50-60K miles.. basically dont worry about anything other than coolant flushes until you need a new timing belt. Outside of mechanicals, 99% of the problems the turbo cars CAN have are electrical FI issues, and those are simple enough to track down with patience, an FSM, and a multimeter. (of course, the next steps on my personal plan would involve larger injectors, a TMIC, and possibly even a larger turbo, but thats because i am dumb like that, and have most of those parts just from the datsuns in the family. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy D Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 do it! do it! do it! its a soobie man..... they all have problems, that sounds fixable. -Dalton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffast Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 honestly, if you have the time and money, to be proactive, ea82t's are reliable, they are just attention whore's, although i personially have not driven a subaru autotragic that i like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Jordan, I would buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 yeah it sound's ok! A few little thing's maybe. But all'N all sounds good! I'd see if he'll take $450 or so. mine was $570 1992 At wagon 4WD run's good. Buy it:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 Well, if it's still there tomorrow I'm definitely gonna pick it up. The only thing I dread is the attention that the "Full Time 4WD Turbo" sticker on the side is gonna get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Well, if it's still there tomorrow I'm definitely gonna pick it up. The only thing I dread is the attention that the "Full Time 4WD Turbo" sticker on the side is gonna get. Make sure and smoke your first WRX in it. :banana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Yeah once everything is good! Runing great. And all, You should drag a WRX with it. show'em what an old Roo can do.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 I couldn't resist so I went ahead and called the guy, and picked it up and drove it home. Ran nice and cool. The oil pressure reads 0, nothing out of the ordinary. The engine seems quite noisy actually. Was more obvious with the windows up. I'll be doing some studying this week so when the weekend comes around, I can get my hands a little dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 That's good you got it! Good luck bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Lets see the pics. I know you own a camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Yeah you gotta get pics! I know it's dark out most likely but take some anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 I hate to make you guys wait, but I promise I'll have them up tomorrow. What should I name her? She has some aftermarket ski-raks. Looks good. Let's hope this thing grows on the rents before they go ape over all these Soobs... lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Ooo! Ski racks! Cool! Yeah i guess i can wait! Sounds cool tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I hate to make you guys wait, but I promise I'll have them up tomorrow. What should I name her? She has some aftermarket ski-raks. Looks good. Let's hope this thing grows on the rents before they go ape over all these Soobs... lol. It snows about 3 times in Tennessee each year, why in the world for ski racks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 It snows about 3 times in Tennessee each year, why in the world for ski racks? it's like when you see a guy wearing a heavy coat in the middle of July! It just look's cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 I dunno about you guys, but I'm already totally stoked about owning a Turbo. :burnout: Someday, this car will be a real beast at the drag. And yeah, it does only snow 3 times a year (usually not even enough to sled), but the ski racks look awesome anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Well yeah man, I'd be stoke too if i had a Boxer turbo! But i still love the N/A Boxers. Your lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 Here ya go guys. Man she sure is a beauty: Here's the rest of them. If I knew how to make these pics smaller, I would. Sorry 56K. http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/SMASHmySOOByDONTya/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Ooo Wow now i'm getting wet! That thing is almost mint! I see you'v got a big dent in your front fender. But thats an easy fix. Oh and those are just rack posts. There not for ski's! Like those are what you mount stuff too. Like the Yakima load worrior roof basket. But it still look's cool! You'l know what i mean if you vist Yakima.com How much more accelertion does the turbo EA82 have then the N/A EA82?? Pretty fast? I'll give you 5 stars on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobcob Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Looks just like mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 Yeah, except you got the little black plastic piece on the front of your wheel well. And sorry about my ignorance on racks, lol. The passenger side has some damage as well, but a wash would do this thing more good than anything right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Yeah, except you got the little black plastic piece on the front of your wheel well. And sorry about my ignorance on racks, lol. The passenger side has some damage as well, but a wash would do this thing more good than anything right now. Get you a BOV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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