Setright Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 We just replace the XT with a cheap/cheerful and very frugal Justy: Don't worry, the XT was sold to another enthusiast, and will now see summer action only, which bodes well for it's longevity. By the way found this old commercial, and the punchline is sticking like crazy glue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 You may be interested in the above link to a friend's project car(s). Good luck with the new car. The size looks much more in place in Denmark than here in the US where others drive assault vehicles. ps what is the estimated mpg and what is your current price of gas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 looks new!! year, miles, trans, awd and engine size? they don't offer that car in the us. but with gas going up, maybe soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I would love to see interior pics...I wish they offered that here..I would probably have bought that instead of the 08 Impreza..but the Imppy isnt so bad..been getting 32+ mpg regularly now. I liked my 90 Justy..wish I could remember what it got..I am thinking close to 50...FWD 5 spd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 Okay, I'll work on getting more pictures. Wasn't sure if it would spark interest It's a 3cylinder, 1.0L engine, with variable timing and lift camshaft. Develops 70hp and 94Nm torque. It's essentially a Daihatsu Sirion. Curb weight 930kg. FWD only It will run 22 kilometeres (1.609km=1miles) on 1 liter (3.9 liters to one US gallon) of gas when cruising level at ca. 50mph (Doing the math, that should come to 53mpg.) Presently, the trip computer average reads 17km/l (41mpg)...but we haven't run a full tank yet, so we'll see what the pumps say. The engine is the same as the Toyota Aygo/Citroen C1/Peugeot 107, and those cars get marginally better mileage because they are smaller and a little bit lighter. HOWEVER, they have no luxuries. Even glove compartments are optional extras in those cars. The Subaru comes with electric windows and mirrors, height adjustable driver's seat, four speaker stereo - with "Ipod" connection, A/C, alloy wheels...and plenty of space for most adults in the rear too. I'll get the girlfriend to take some pictures with me sitting in it We also tried the "Mercedes" Smart, but that's a strict two seater, with a very odd semi-automatic gearbox. The gas engine gets similar mileage to the Subaru, and whilst the Diesel will get over 60mpg, it's noisy and vibrates the whole car. So, a six month old Justy it was. It's far too expensive brand new, but luck had it that we stumbled over this "pre-owned" one. It's done 3200km (2000 miles), and was owned by an elderly lady who that it was too big for her. This shows in small scratches on the plastic bumpers....but we did use this as leverage to get a very good price. Great little car, but this is still my baby: She's got over 220,000 km on the odo now Oh yeah, gas costs 11.50 Danish kroner per liter. What's that in Dollars? 2.20 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 Okay, here's some links: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/Setright/Justy/Front34.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/Setright/Justy/Dash.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/Setright/Justy/Rear.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/Setright/Justy/MachineRoom.jpg And finally, the ones with me sat in the driver seat, and then in the rear, without moving the front seat. Headroom in the rear is only just, but a shorter driver would allow we to slouch more and clear the ceiling- and the beauty is that the rear seat back has two positions. In the photo, it's in the most upright position, so there really is room for a 6ft5inch adult. (ca. 90kg/190pounds) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/Setright/Justy/InFront.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/Setright/Justy/InBack.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Thanks for the pics... I really like it:)..This was my Justy: You get the best cars over there...I love the R1 and R2s..and the Pleos. Nice car..congrats.( I am jealous) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-fleet-feet Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I like it! Tried a Smart Car. I felt like I needed grease. Not enough space for cargo IMHO. Let us know how reliable your car is; if they come to the US I'd take a long look at one. I just wonder how it would climb in the mountains (perhaps pack a tow cable and offer money at a rest area for a little help up and over? ) Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 Well, the first fill up shows 17km/l average. Not at all bad. The Justy is a cut above most rivals, not only in terms of space, but the interior is really quite nice, doesn't feel cheap. R1 and R2 aren't available in Europe :-\ Wish they were, an electric R1 would be cool :-p I doubt climbing mountains would be a problem with just a driver....but four passengers might make it a risky affair! It does pull well when you boot it, and the 3cylinder makes a great sound. Plenty of enthusiasm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 ah, here in the states we will be about 4-5 years out from getting a 3 cylinder again. too many car buyers want Ipod, dvd, gazzillion cup holders, GPS nav, starbucks coffeee dispenser, BIG wheels, etc, the garbage, instead of simpleness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDave Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 ah, here in the states we will be about 4-5 years out from getting a 3 cylinder again. too many car buyers want Ipod, dvd, gazzillion cup holders, GPS nav, starbucks coffeee dispenser, BIG wheels, etc, the garbage, instead of simpleness. It may happen sooner than you think. Ford has already announced it will be bringing six small car models in from Europe. The other manufacturers will likely follow suit to stay competitive, not to mention an easy way to help meet the new, higher CAFE requirements. http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080724/BUSINESS01/80724021/1014/BUSINESS01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 Bucky, your old Justy looks sweet. We didn't get those in northern Europe - but we had lots of them in Singapore where I grew up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Nice little Justy. I always have a soft spot for the Justy, especially the salt flast land speed record holder for 1.0 Production class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 What did it do? 440mph??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 haha I think it was like 114mph or something like that, a little faster in one direction than the other. They did a lot of stuff like replace the gear oil with ATF to reduce losses, etc. The full story is somewhere on Subaru's site in the 'in the attic' column. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Here's my new Justy -- welll.... 1991.... I wish the new R1's or Justy's were being sold in the US... I hear we might get an electric R1 in two years though. Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 Nice. All those 4WD Justys make me jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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