simplewheeler Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 So I think I'm going to take a step in the subaru and hopefully right direction. I set off in a quest to replace a 1991 ford f150 that wasn't good for much else than using gas. I started looking at mid size suv's, something that I could use for a daily driver and wheel on weekends, an 80's 4runner was my choice car. Then, a friend offered to sell me his 1986 gl wagon for 500 bucks. Now, it may not be the nicest looking old car but 500$$. So, I think I'm going to go for it. Its got the 5 spd d/r transmission, AC, newer tires, clean interior, the exterior has a couple quarter size dents and the paint isn't great. So I need some convincing, will this thing wheel where I want it too? I know they are great cars and I really like doing my own car work so I think this might be the car for me. And man they look pretty bada$$ witha 4 inch lift and some 28 inch tires. Good to be part of the board and hopefully I can join everyone in owning a subaru:brow:. Convince me and tell me its the greatest thing to do in the WORLD!! Later Connor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQ93 Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Go for it! I have a Legacy wagon with well over 200,000 miles on it and going strong. Let us know what you decide! -SQ So I think I'm going to take a step in the subaru and hopefully right direction. I set off in a quest to replace a 1991 ford f150 that wasn't good for much else than using gas. I started looking at mid size suv's, something that I could use for a daily driver and wheel on weekends, an 80's 4runner was my choice car. Then, a friend offered to sell me his 1986 gl wagon for 500 bucks. Now, it may not be the nicest looking old car but 500$$. So, I think I'm going to go for it. Its got the 5 spd d/r transmission, AC, newer tires, clean interior, the exterior has a couple quarter size dents and the paint isn't great. So I need some convincing, will this thing wheel where I want it too? I know they are great cars and I really like doing my own car work so I think this might be the car for me. And man they look pretty bada$$ witha 4 inch lift and some 28 inch tires. Good to be part of the board and hopefully I can join everyone in owning a subaru:brow:. Convince me and tell me its the greatest thing to do in the WORLD!! Later Connor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 So I think I'm going to take a step in the subaru and hopefully right direction. I set off in a quest to replace a 1991 ford f150 that wasn't good for much else than using gas. I started looking at mid size suv's, something that I could use for a daily driver and wheel on weekends, an 80's 4runner was my choice car. Then, a friend offered to sell me his 1986 gl wagon for 500 bucks. Now, it may not be the nicest looking old car but 500$$. So, I think I'm going to go for it. Its got the 5 spd d/r transmission, AC, newer tires, clean interior, the exterior has a couple quarter size dents and the paint isn't great. So I need some convincing, will this thing wheel where I want it too? I know they are great cars and I really like doing my own car work so I think this might be the car for me. And man they look pretty bada$$ witha 4 inch lift and some 28 inch tires. Good to be part of the board and hopefully I can join everyone in owning a subaru:brow:. Convince me and tell me its the greatest thing to do in the WORLD!! Later Connor i have a 94 legacy with 143,000 miles on her and running like a bull/i couldn't be happier. DO IT!! DO IT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsmiths Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Conner, summer of 2003 I jumped in my identical '87 GL and drove it straight thru from NW MT to Baltimore, in 54 hours. When I left I had 204,000 miles on the car. After my contract was over I came straight back, and finally sold it at 212,000. It's still going strong around town. I bought it at 130,000, and drove it for four years, when I sold it I still had the same clutch and brakes it came with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Welcome to the board. What are you risking for $500? Buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 That's the beauty of these beasts. They cost nothing and are just plain fun to drive! It's never going to be a hard core wheeler but you sure as heck can have a ton of fun thrashing it around the hills. GO FOR IT! Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer--been driving it for 23 years now 01 Forester--been driving it for 2 years now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplewheeler Posted March 23, 2005 Author Share Posted March 23, 2005 Its now mine, I'm the proud owner of an 86 gl. Thanks for all your encouragement, all I had to do is replace the rear taillight and its completely drivable. I've already had a blast bombing up and down fire roads and am really glad to be part of the group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsmiths Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Its now mine ...I've already had a blast bombing up and down fire roads and am really glad to be part of the group. Welcome, have fun, and keep the oily side DOWN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyB0y Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 woot! gratz on the right decision!! I myself reciently bought my second subie, but first one that I can really take out in the woods, an '85 brat ... when I get caught back up after this month's expenses I will be taking it out on the pugs and some cooper P205/75R 14" Discoverer Radial STT's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyB0y Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 oops ... my connection sucks sometimes ... sorry for the repeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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