pierman2 Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 The growth of my family has led me to the conclusion that a change in vehicles is an imperative in the near future. Two kids, two labrador retreivers and stuff don't work in a Brat very well. I also tow a small boat. We've got a Montero for our real car but I can't leave mama with two Brats while I use the Montero and go play. I'm looking for an EA82 Wagon and am fairly unfamiliar with them. My suby experience is solely with the 4 Brats that I've owned at this point. Ideally, I'd like to have D/R 5 speed. I'm not interested in a turbo for reliability reasons and A/c is a must in the Florida heat. Any one have opinions on years/models to look for? I'm a 99% on roader but like the 4wd for boat ramps and some sandy stuff that I encounter while cartopping my kayaks or canoe. Are all GL-10 vehicles turbo'd? Is a digital dash to be avoided? Are there any A/T models that are reliable and efficient, or should they be avoided like the plague? I know that you guys have a ton of experience and I'd love to hear some opinions. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nug Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 The 3AT automatic, the only one available, isn't very good. It robs a lot of power, and isn't particularly reliable. A 5spd D/R is probably your best choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertsubaru Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 I have a 1986 gl wagon that has lived its life of 170.000 in sunny A.Z. and it is still running strong! I still get 25 mpg on highway. In my oppion best years where from 1980 untill 1995. Easy to fix IF something goes bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 I would suggest looking at first generation Legacy wagons. You can get them with AWD and 4speed automatic transmission. They are very well built as far as engine/drivetrain. Quite a few buggy electrical issues; mostly to do with cabin options. I loved my Legacy wagon and it was quite reliable. What repairs I did have to make I found to be just as easy as my EA82 SPFI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 You can get an SPFI wagon from 87 to 89 with a D/R 5 speed. Most of the GL-10s are turbo, not all 3AT was not the only auto transmission available, 4EAT became available in 87, but I have only ever seen it in turbo models Digidashes from 87 and up don't tend to be problematic. Relaibility of a turbo? No problem if its maintained.. I have been using the same turbo motor for 2 years and the only failures I have had have been things that could have happened on any EA82. Nothing turbo specific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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