Caramanos2000 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Its a 1983 DL with a 5spd. 63k miles on the odo. A small rust spot on the rear quarter panel, good interior, engines runs a little rough but probably because it carbed. Can I offer $300 for it? This is the actual car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 That's not an '83. '85 or newer by the looks of it. Probably '85 given the grill style. Carbed EA82 2WD 5 speed?..... Maybe worth it for the low mileage engine. Probably $100. No other redeeming qualities. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch de la Brat Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 That's not an '83. '85 or newer by the looks of it. Probably '85 given the grill style. Carbed EA82 2WD 5 speed?..... Maybe worth it for the low mileage engine. Probably $100. No other redeeming qualities. GD Wow GD, even I can see that that is an EA81. They went to the solid lens design for the EA82 and on, but the EA81's had the sealed beam. Not to mention that looks a lot like my BRAT's honeycomb grille... I would say you're in the right ballpark at $300, but I would offer $200 and work your way up. Twitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 So i guess mine is an ea81 as well, even thought it was made in 88 Sorry twitch my friend but you are wrong. That is the trim package DL. Made from 85-89. The only new gen wagons to come with the 4 lights instead of the 2 solid ones. They didnt come with tachs either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Twitch ..you are wrong...thats an EA82 sedan. not an EA81 ..GD is right. DL model EA82s had the dual sealed beam headlights...and also early ones had a honeycomb grill. Its most likely an 85 for sure. I would say $300 is good depending on your area and the number of Subarus around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niku-Sama Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 hmm thats werid, theres a ea82 wason with single solid head lights and a honey comb grill in the junk yard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Wow GD, even I can see that that is an EA81. Someday you'll learn to spot them down to the model year and trim level from a tiny picture or even just a small peice of one. Of trim levels there are many - we call them "GL's" to differentiate them from the Loyale's and the Legacy's, etc. They came in many actual trim levels - GL, DL, STD, GL-5, GL-10, DL-5, GLF, GFT, etc, etc. Trim levels from 1970 to 1989 differ a great deal but everything from the early 70's to 89 is refered to as a "GL" or a "1600/1800" (or 1400 for the real old stuff). You just have to know when certain body styles came and went and which body type that applies to in what year. Encyclopedic knowledge like that doesn't come overnight though I'm afraid. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 hmm thats werid, theres a ea82 wason with single solid head lights and a honey comb grill in the junk yard That would be an '85 GL then. Nothing weird about it at all. Pictured in the original post is an '85 DL. Only difference is the headlights - grills are the same for a given model year / body style - except for certain years of the RX's where they had body colored grills as part of the overall "sport" ground effect package. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niku-Sama Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 so was there a mid year switch from dual sealed beams to single halogen lights or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 No..it was determined by trim package..DLs have the dual sealed beams..up until 89 ..when they swapped to the Loyale..then everything was halogen. DLs dual sealed beam..GL etc had halogen.. This all goes from 85-89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruguru Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 yes i have a 1989 DL coupe love the quad beams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Didn't all of the EA-81 bumpers wrap around the front fenders, where as the EA-82 bumpers didn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I believe you are also correct Tom.. at least every one I have seen.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch de la Brat Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 So i guess mine is an ea81 as well, even thought it was made in 88 Sorry twitch my friend but you are wrong. That is the trim package DL. Made from 85-89. The only new gen wagons to come with the 4 lights instead of the 2 solid ones. They didnt come with tachs either. Thank you for cerrecting me, I hate it when I'm wrong, but I'd rather eat some humble pie than misguide anyone. And I must say, I much prefer the Quad's myself. They're easier to aim Twitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4_Welder Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 grills are the same for a given model year / body style - except for certain years of the RX's where they had body colored grills as part of the overall "sport" ground effect package. GD The GL-10 and other turbo models got the painted slat grille like the Loyale as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlWithALegacy Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I'd take it if I had the money =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Low mileage EA82 engine with 5 speed 2wd -- should get good mileage (30+ ?), and be a good car. Not so much what most of buy old subaru's for -- hauling junk and 4wd. But if the other alternative is an old honda or toyota or nissan sedan, I'd take this instead (because then I already know how to work on it, instead of learning some other car....). Price is a little high for some areas, but decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niku-Sama Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 uhh...what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkman111083 Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 wow gd, way to go and make all of us feel stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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