Herrschildkrote

Thanks for the quick reply. The "always 4wd" idea I got was from the Wikipedia article about Loyales...I know, not exactly the best source. As for location - we are in Iowa. The Loyale is listed for $200. It has other issues noted (needs new alt and maybe a new ignition coil) but I figured if I can hear it run without too much concern, we'll buy it. Again, thanks for the advice. I'm sure we'll be back with more questions. Andrew

Hello All - not sure if this belongs in this section so I'm sorry if I'm in the wrong. My roommate is looking for her first car and we found a decent option in the area - a 1994 Subaru Loyale. We have yet to go look at the car but the Craigslist ad has given me a few concerns. First, the ad says the 4wd doesn't work. I know the Loyale had an option of toggling the 4wd but if this happens to be a version that is always in 4wd, how bad is it if it doesn't work? If the rear wheels don't work, how difficult is it to repair? Second, what are some common things to look for when buying a used Loyale? I'm a little used to mechanics (I am a Volkswagen mechanic and my Vanagon has an EJ22 motor in it) so I'm not too worried about fixing the car, I just want to know if it is more trouble than its worth. Thanks in advance, Andrew