surfernova

ha - I believe it! Soobs get around! What did you buy? I am still looking. There are some promising prospects in the NW, if I was more mechanically inclined I probably would've already purchased something.

Gracias! - that is the reply I needed - wish me luck!

Searched forums but can't find answer...I’m not very technical or mechanical(yet!).. Looking to buy Loyale and I think I found a 1993. Wondering about compatibility. I think I know the answer, it is the 88-94 subaru loyale parts are mostly compatible, right? What about 87’s and older GL’s? My long term plan is to convert to D/R 4wd and maybe engine swap down the road. I would think the lift kits and shocks are same for year range too? Thanks!

what was the verdict?

nice vids - subscribed! Definitely looking forward to having a car to work on, but outside...in the winter..in WI?? gotta be cold! a lot of good advice here, on the shocks, I didn't think of that either. Would make a big difference driving to the beach around corners too. Hoping to look at a few this weekend. When test driving, is there a way to be sure the 4wd engages on the pushbutton 4wd?

Thanks for the advice MilesFox and Turbo for the link - I actually have been scouring CL and saw that one. The soob I used to have was 88 with d/r. Makes me wonder though.., if you buy something like that for say $500 - how much $$ to fix the radiator, possibly head gasket, and maybe timing if going to a shop? I figure your in at least another $1000? Is it better to maybe find a Loyale in better condition and swap the d/r later? i.e. - http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/4020020854.html Thoughts?

Nice! I am looking for something similar - can you advise cost of work? Hopefully not a rude question just trying to get ideas.

Been surfing this site for a while but couldn't find a thread on researching older subaru's for a noob. Many years ago, I used to own an 88 GL Sedan with D/R 4x4 - nothing could stop it. Later I had a 90 or 92? Loyale wagon with the push button 4wd - good car just not as much grip low end power as the D/R, but a bit better on the HWY. Looking into getting another Loyale or GL wagon with d/r 4wd but don't know all the drawbacks to each model etc. I am not at all a mechanic, but I want to start doing some stuff on my own. Start simple and build on it, but most stuff I would need a mechanic if fixing was needed. I am not looking for a crawler, more like a capable daily driver/cruiser I could take to the beach, mountain, and camping(but able to handle some serious shiggy if needed). Would like to work at making it reliable for longer 1000mi+ car trips too(later). I see a lot of 87 GL wagons with the D/R 4wd for sale at a lot of different prices and newer Loyale wagons with the push button. I am pretty sure I want dual range 4wd but the loyales seem to usually be in better shape. A lot of broken down 87's out there which makes me consider getting the better running Loyale and later swapping in the d/r 4wd- if that is suggested? Questions - looking at spending around 1500 initially... Based on needs should I look at getting an 1987 with D/R or get a 90 or newer Loyale and convert to d/r later on - any idea on cost for shop to do? Is it better to buy something running well at higher price or get something that needs work at a low price? What should I consider when perusing craigslist? Questions to ask? Any advice or links to different threads is appreciated, maybe even links to CL with some pointers on why good buy or not. Just can't believe how much information there is and sifting through it a bit challenging for a noob. Thanks!