I think it was 88-90. And help me out but wasnt those the only few years where you could get fuel injection and the dual range was still offered. 85-87 you could only get carbed for the most part. And 91-94 you couldnt get dual range. Just curious.

87 SPFI was introduced in the GL's, but VERY few came with it. 88-89 were the "best" years, if you want SPFI. Personally I prefer Carbuerators, but thats just my preference. There was no D/R in 1990, but it was the last year of the EA82 Turbo (thank God)

 

-Bill

Depends on what you want....

 

100% stock - 87.5 to 89 GL, D/R 5MT, SPFI

 

90% stock - '82 to '89 GL Hatch with D/R 5MT transplant.

 

40% stock - '82 to '89 GL Hatch with D/R 5MT + EJ22.

 

That's as good as the '80's get's right there. Of course a low-mileage near-perfect Brat trumps all, but hey - not everyone can have one of those.

 

GD

 

40% stock - '82 to '89 gl hatch with d/r 5mt + ej22.

Gd

 

doitdoit

aaww no coupe or sedan love?

89 GL Touring Wagon

 

Raised roof for extra head room.

 

Rear shoulder belt, that comes from lower rear window ledge, over seat......perfect for kids under 4'9". (unlike later high mounted Loyale belts)

 

Late SPFI (without the older oddball connectors, 100% compatible with Loyale ECU and FI parts)

 

Dual/Range 5spd

 

4 speaker stereo, Standard DIN radio mounting bracket, easier Aftermarket upgrades(still have to seperate grounds)

 

No passive restrain belts(automatic head clockers)

 

The only options that I would like to see, that was not offered in 89 is the Adjustable height struts from 85/86 GL's and outside temp, which was only in the GL-10 package. And of course DL headlights, though unsightly, are far superior for brightness and ease of service.

Edited December 16, 200916 yr by Gloyale

aaww no coupe or sedan love?

 

Or The Original SUS, an 84 4WD GL Sedan. Only year EA81 4wd Sedan made.

89 GL Touring Wagon

 

agreed!

89 GL Touring Wagon

 

 

+100!! I had one and miss it all the time:-\

I was starting to wonder whether the Touring wagon was sold in the US.

We only got DL flat roof or GL touring wagon, plus DL, GL, RX turbo (86 & 87 only) sedans.

 

Thing I don't like about the high roof is no sunroof availability.

 

Over here 90 Touring wagon was the best.

Last year of any GL, manual, dual range, MPFI

 

You guys got better spec'd cars, GL-10, turbos, but got dudded on the transmissions. Everything here after 90 that was manual was dual range, and only for 85 & 86 was single range 4wd offered.

I was starting to wonder whether the Touring wagon was sold in the US.

 

It was, but outside of the one I had, I've never seen another one in person.

 

Unfortunately, I didn't realize what I had when I had it. Oh to turn back time.

Dan

:popcorn:

Thats what im talking about. Im talking about stock form. We all know carbs are easier then FI but we all can agree that the stock suby carb sucks. We can all agree that single range is good, but dual range is superior. I was talking about the 85-94 series, wagon, sedan or 3dr.

Thats what im talking about. Im talking about stock form. We all know carbs are easier then FI but we all can agree that the stock suby carb sucks. We can all agree that single range is good, but dual range is superior. I was talking about the 85-94 series, wagon, sedan or 3dr.

 

if you mean 85-94, then the 89 hatchback with Dual Range 4wd and EA81 is the superior.

Nope because FI is superior to the Stock Suby carb setup.

Nope because FI is superior to the Stock Suby carb setup.

 

ok, this perhaps....i still am looking for one....to put the ej22t in

 

^didnt know they had laptops back then

I still want one of these hatchbacks. They were never sold here.

But I'd need 2 (one for spares).

 

And yes, the RX turbo hatchback with full time, dual range, centre diff lock 4wd is the best.

 

And that's not a laptop, its an early calculator watch.

 

I don't know why you'd want to wreck it with that stupid EJ22T you guys got, install a proper DOHC EJ20T (or even better EJ25T)

hey bheinen74,

 

is this what you're looking for?

 

http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/1508188893.html

 

maybe not, but I bumped into yesterday and was able to re-locate it...

 

best,

gadberry

ok, this perhaps....i still am looking for one....to put the ej22t in

 

^didnt know they had laptops back then

 

Thats not a laptop...thats a calculator jk

It was, but outside of the one I had, I've never seen another one in person.

 

Unfortunately, I didn't realize what I had when I had it. Oh to turn back time.

Dan

Just to make you jealous then:-p

plus i've managed to find a factory Subaru rear spoiler for it as well.

Just to make you jealous then:-p

plus i've managed to find a factory Subaru rear spoiler for it as well.

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Man... what i wouldnt give for one of those... if you find another one in a yard or something... PM me and let me know what you want for it........

 

i didnt know they ever made a spoiler for an EA wagon...

Well I had a 1989 gl turbo touring wagon with the raised roof and it was priceless, general maint, but other than that it ran like a a champ and was so dependable and so fun to drive it had 155k on it but the only thing that it rusted out and I had to get rid of it, which sucked I traded it in actaully then someone in vt took it and fixed it up I was so pissed, at that time I dind't have the extra money to fix the rust cause it turned to rot, it was a gl 4wd turbo model close to the gl10, I loved it so myself would say 89 ws a great year myself, good luck!

Another one?:-\

That's the only one I've ever seen too.

Bought it sight unseen from a wrecker mate & thought it would complement the ground effects kit I bought (for less money) from over there.

Seeing the only other kit in Aus is on an imported JDM coupe I thought it would complement it.

 

I'm aiming to keep this car maybe a year after I've got the project completed (you've got to enjoy them), so maybe hit me up (I prefer things go to people who appreciate them)

-> Here's some pics of my baby (before I brought the car home form AZ) for the threads pleasure:

 

89 GL Touring Wagon

 

 

Raised roof for extra head room.

 

 

Rear shoulder belt, that comes from lower rear window ledge, over seat......perfect for kids under 4'9". (unlike later high mounted Loyale belts)

 

 

Late SPFI (without the older oddball connectors, 100% compatible with Loyale ECU and FI parts)

 

(This was 2 nights ago in Las Vegas)

 

Dual/Range 5spd

 

 

 

4 speaker stereo, Standard DIN radio mounting bracket, easier Aftermarket upgrades(still have to seperate grounds)

 

 

 

 

No passive restrain belts(automatic head clockers)

 

 

 

Just to make you jealous then:-p

plus i've managed to find a factory Subaru rear spoiler for it as well.

 

^ Ok, now I'm jealous...

For me the best is the 89 TW too, here in Chile the 89s were sold with carb and with MPFI Turbo. I have one GL with carb , A/C, Dual Range, raised roof, 5 speed, power windows, mirrors, tachometer, height regulation for seat and wheel, among a lot of good things. The Turbo also came with air suspention. I also have a 93 DLX Wagon, the only thing I consider "superior" is it has MPFI, but after 1990 here were no longer available the GLs. DLX has no A/C, no Power windows, no tachometer, no head rest on the back seats, no carpet on the floor but a cheap plastic cover, no speakers on the rear doors, I think that was for forcing people to buy Legacys...