waimaks Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Subaru/auction-55735779.htm 1500cc Auto FWD At first I thought it was just an incorrect listing right? Because its a Nissan wagon thing, which I can't spell the name of....A guy I know has one, and its definately a Nissan. But it says Leone on the rear hatch, and has a Subaru badge. Here is the nissan I am thinking of. Which gene pool has Subaru been mixing in now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltik Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Ok so despite the Subaru badge i think i'll put this down to some sick twisted practical joke. Heres another choice suby - now wouldnt you love to cram a EJ25 in this thing! It would be like the JuSTI but weirder. If thats the Brat's successor then im ashamed. KELTIK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Ok so despite the Subaru badge i think i'll put this down to some sick twisted practical joke. Heres another choice suby - now wouldnt you love to cram a EJ25 in this thing! It would be like the JuSTI but weirder. If thats the Brat's successor then im ashamed. KELTIK Looks like a Sambar, whic has been around in some form or other much longer than the brat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik litchy Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Ok so despite the Subaru badge i think i'll put this down to some sick twisted practical joke. Heres another choice suby - now wouldnt you love to cram a EJ25 in this thing! It would be like the JuSTI but weirder. If thats the Brat's successor then im ashamed. KELTIK ive seen those things, mostly mitsu branded, but i think all the japanese auto makes have made them. they are often in large plants used as matinence trucks. very very underpowered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Subaru/auction-55735779.htm 1500cc Auto FWD At first I thought it was just an incorrect listing right? Because its a Nissan wagon thing, which I can't spell the name of....A guy I know has one, and its definately a Nissan. But it says Leone on the rear hatch, and has a Subaru badge. Which gene pool has Subaru been mixing in now? Yeah, I'd say someone was having fun with some glue... It just can't be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waimaks Posted May 7, 2006 Author Share Posted May 7, 2006 Yeah its quite possible its not actually a Subaru. If anyone really wants I could ask the seller whether or not it is actually a Subaru or not. Vin plate etc. Did Subaru ever have ties with Nissan? That definately says Subaru on the mudflaps and hatch etc though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Ahh Ha! Some of you might remember the "Diesel subaru?" post from a while ago. After some looking around, i found that the engine code looked suspiciously "nissanish". I think you may have found the answer - the deisel leone is simply a re badged nissan whatever-it-is. It is probably just as subaru as the subaru vans are - as in subaru enough to be legally called one, but not much more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waimaks Posted May 7, 2006 Author Share Posted May 7, 2006 Ah well that makes sorta sence, Cause the one that I've looked over was a diesel. I'd be interested to know the story with these. Like why?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Did Subaru ever have ties with Nissan? Yup, FHI has been in and out of bed with Datsun/Nissan for decades. Ever wonder why our LSDs are such a good fit for the Datsun guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Rogers Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 ive seen those things, mostly mitsu branded, but i think all the japanese auto makes have made them. they are often in large plants used as matinence trucks. very very underpowered depends. some of them have a 700cc S/C 4 pot in them consideringthey weigh 1200lbs they can move unloaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Yup, FHI has been in and out of bed with Datsun/Nissan for decades. Ever wonder why our LSDs are such a good fit for the Datsun guys? and why our injectors are the same injectors in the 280ZX;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86ruguy Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 don't it just make you sick!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesley willis Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 sick? not at all. there used to be a 480Z in the family, it was a good car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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