korimako Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Hi, pardon the what's it worth question, but there just isn't much history out there to go by, and I really haven't a clue of what to ask. Anyway, This has been my (and my friends) backup car for years. I've run it every month and seems to get driven a month or so a year while another car is down.. I've got the need for the space, so am getting it set to sell. Drove it to the station today and a guy comes running out of the shop wanting to buy it.... I've always been a soob fan, and this car has alway started & run fine when I need it to. It also does great on all the mountain backroads. I'll probably regret letting it go, but.... 1979 GL? 119k miles, 4WD -Metallic brown, Plaid seats with matching two tone stripes! -Functional AC - (could use a boost.) -Manual 4 Speed -luggage rack, Rear air spoiler -Interior in very decent shape, one patch missing (4") on the driver seat back. -Exterior pretty good for it's age, paint shows some weathering (has been parked in a carport ) and a slight bit of rust front passenger fender (near hood) -Twin light head lights, Aftermarket fog. -Rear window defroster (haven't tried that out) -Tires are close to new. -Aluminum Rims -Runs fine. -Had the axles/boots replaced a few years ago. -paperwork, Original manual and bill of sale, only $6222 new! Seems like a really solid little car, But I haven't seen any forsale anywhere while I've been looking for the past few weeks. I'm just looking for a ballpark of where to start. Thanks for any help. Cheers, Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 i would say $1000-$1500, but pics would definatly help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 exactly what he said.... too bad your so far away.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korimako Posted June 1, 2005 Author Share Posted June 1, 2005 well, grab a $200 ticket and drive it back across, it'd be a great adventure! Maybe I should drive it back to PA... pics are at http://oregonstate.edu/~faberri/soob/ small versions are ~80kb, pics are before I cleaned up the interior at all. Cheers, Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 i would be interested.let me see what i can come up with for shipping costs (i live in ny).what would you consider taking for the wagon?thanks jon if you would like to email me off line : ruppenduro@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Other than the fog light needs aiming and the wheel centers need some attention... the car seems flawless!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Beautiful car. Well worth the asking orice or more. I'd consider eBay on that one!! I'm sure it would exceed your expectations on price there! I'd be interested too...if I had more room! Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 i just can`t afford this thing.it is beautiful though and i`m sure you`ll sell it.preferbly a board member in the N.E so i can see what i missed.moosens go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubasteveo45 Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 You go to Oregon State? Your location and website are contradicting each other, tell me you're not one of those wretched UO Ducks... Nice car, and cheers to being an oregonian nonetheless. -Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korimako Posted June 2, 2005 Author Share Posted June 2, 2005 Ducks/ beavers who cares? When they spend 5% of the equivalent of athletics elsewhere then maybe I'd care. I'm involved with both unis, I secretely root for them both to loose... Anyway, I'm still torn about keeping this car, I paid absurdly little for it so it's not a major outlay... I'm not that up on the state of things so I just haven't an idea of weather they're worth something or nothing. The blems are: -The rust on the passenger front fender, top side next to the hood. -There is also a minor dent on the rear behind the bumper endflap. I don't know how the person did it or if they changed bumpers, it's not that big a deal, but the rubber part doesn't show any marks? -The missing patch on the driver's seat cover. -One Plastic wheel well covering in the rear is cracked and missing parts. - The nice analog clock is not working - bummer. - The jack handle is missing, original jack is there. - Ever since I got this there was one vaccuum hose that I have stoppered. It was disconnected and open when I bought the car, I looked hard but never could figure it out, so It has a plug in it. Thought maybe something funky got added with the AC?!!? Still seems to run fine. - There's a 5 speed gear shift knob (the original was too sticky, so I got a spare at the junkyard one day (I can hardly find mid-late 80's cars in the yard anymore let alone this vintage) -Car came to me with 92 or 96k on it. It was impossible to imagine at that point that it already had 200k on it. The records showed it was owned by an old guy, and the dmv records (though not complete) also pointed towards 100k. - I'm not sure the auto choke is adjusted properly, idles too low when cold and cuts out sometimes. probably some other flaws I'm not thinking of at the moment... Thanks for all the comments, keep 'em coming, let you know what I decide. Cheers, Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 Generally, the items you mention are very minor. Typical for a car that age and ceratainly within what would be expected. I have seen these sell for between $800 and $2500. I would think you have a car at the higher end. One thing for sure....the demand is going up and the supply is coming down! Best of luck with it, I hope it goes to a loving home! Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 still have the wagon?we might be able to work out a deal.please pm me on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Cartwright Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Hey Rick, If you still have it e-mail me off line at roylarr@aol.com with a price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockman Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 If this soob is still looking for a loving home I'd be interested and willing to fly up and drive it to AZ. Or ship. PM me if you haven't sold it. I've been looking for this year rather than trying to restore the one I've got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Cartwright Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Its Worth a truck load of Benjamins if you would just PM me or e-mail me at roylarr@aol.com with a price! Ive got a rollback and car carrier on stand-by! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 hi Rick i know this post is pretty old, but if you still have the wagon, please call me at 845-778-3376.thanks Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Boy....all the Gen 1 lovers out in force!! :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 i must of gotten bit by a bug! i can`t stop wanting another gen 1:slobber: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Todd and I are smiling. Finally,we've got company and now their knocking down the door to get in.:-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Rick, are you still around?i am interested in buying the wagon.call me at 845-231-3540 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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