madness Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) Hi, Started researching and had some folks recommend a GL. Which 80's model Subaru GL is best for off roading? Sedan? Wagon? Is there a submodel? Edited September 15, 2016 by madness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 2 door hatch. Short wheel base and almost no back end to get caught in the ground when going up steep hills. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 The EA82 cars (85-loyale) have stronger axles, also 85-88 has the 5speed Dualrange, matters where you offroad, here in the northwest we encounter many a tree and the Wagon rear side windows can get bashed, I like my 86 GL coupe, but a sedan is nice too, I put the most miles on a 88 bobbed EJed wagon, that was a great car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexbuoy Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I would get a hatch but a wagon is just so nice to have. You can haul so much stuff in it. Stay away from loyales unless you're going to d/r swap it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 The best gl for wheelin is the one u find and modify for your style of wheelin after all a wheeler is only what you make of it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 The best Subaru to offroad is the cheapest one that meets your needs. If you're serious about offroading, this vehicle will get beat to hell and back and will NOT be a show winner. Buy something you aren't emotionally attached to, like a wheeler that someone already built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madness Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) So is this one like you all have?http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/5775344498.htmlNo. I'm not the owner, and I think this guy wants way too much (for me anyway). But it is 4cyl and it says nothing else. Is this the GL that is the off roader?Edit: I saw this, http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1989/SubaruI think there are different ones. Edited September 15, 2016 by madness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 That is a ea82 bodied rig You might want one that already has 4wd though I would look for a beater if your planning to wheel it any roo is gonna need to be built to be any kind of wheeler so its just your preference there's not one that's better than the others but some need more work than others look for a rig with a factory duel range or be ready to hunt for one to swap in other than that there isent anything I would look for remember there's very little aftermarket for our rigs so be ready to fab some parts there are people on this site that do make some parts like lifts and bumpers we use parts from other cars to upgrade ours look up 2.7 loyale he is a weath of information about what parts fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Simple answer is "Mine" As Ferp said - get one and modify to your style and needs. This is exactly what's been done to mine and has been a long work in progress! Bad part is that I love mine and will have trouble moving on when my needs change Cheers Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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