2803 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Hey people. New here and looking for my first Subaru. I know lots of people who own them and have always wanted one. I take that back...I owned a Subaru Brat...but it was 1/10th scale...and I was 15 years old at the time. Anyway thought I would introduce myself. I am currently looking at a '83 GL. I went to go see it and test drove it. When I hit the brakes the rear end make a sound that sounded like a flushing toilet...or maybe it was grinding metal. Also had an intermittent rubbing sound that would change with vehicle speed...not engine speed. Not sure if I should grab it or not. Wanted $800 for it and had a list of fixed parts...including rear wheel bearings. Said his mechanic told him the noise was from the brake pads not lining up??? Anyway I have always wanted a Subaru and I am going to find one...although around Dallas the older ones are far from being common. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcap Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Hey people. New here and looking for my first Subaru. I know lots of people who own them and have always wanted one. I take that back...I owned a Subaru Brat...but it was 1/10th scale...and I was 15 years old at the time. Anyway thought I would introduce myself. I am currently looking at a '83 GL. I went to go see it and test drove it. When I hit the brakes the rear end make a sound that sounded like a flushing toilet...or maybe it was grinding metal. Also had an intermittent rubbing sound that would change with vehicle speed...not engine speed. Not sure if I should grab it or not. Wanted $800 for it and had a list of fixed parts...including rear wheel bearings. Said his mechanic told him the noise was from the brake pads not lining up??? Anyway I have always wanted a Subaru and I am going to find one...although around Dallas the older ones are far from being common. Cheers! Nice description! Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 welcome , lots of cool people in here - with one very cool thing in common - subarus ! good luck on your search for your new ride . the older ones are very scarse around here too , none in the junkyards ! later on , murph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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