February 8, 201214 yr was just wonding what ya'll opinion is on trading an newer subaru for an old mint condition on.. i found on craigslist again a 1983 subaru and the guy is considering a trade for my 92 wagon 4x4. what are some opinions, are the older engines better or worse things i should look at.
February 8, 201214 yr If its an EA81, its got slightly less power than an EA82 but its probably more reliable.
February 8, 201214 yr on the old ea81s, make sure you look at the cross sections from the unibody to the rockers for rust. seems thats where they start to rot usually. theyre located under the driver/passenger floorboard area. otherwise i would take a good running clean 83 sedan over a 92 wagon any day of the week!! the ea81s are pretty much bullet proof, and IMO more reliable than any newer subaru with the exception of the 2.2l engines. if the 92 is a loyale with the 1.8l spfi the 83 will be more reliable. if its a 92 legacy 2.2l, then both are good engines and pretty much bullet proof.. so it depends on what you like better... the sedan or the wagon.
February 8, 201214 yr Totally depends on what YOU want, what you can do, and what shape they are in. If the EA81 is REALLY what you want but it's full of rust then you may want to pass. Run some water in to the grill under the windshield and see if the inside gets wet. Look VERY carefully, If it looks good and you like it then go for it IMHO:clap:
February 8, 201214 yr I Believe that the Whole situation depends on What you Need for Transportation... If you Carry a Lot of Things, Stay with the Wagon. I you only want Transportation for You, you can Get the Older one if you Really Preffer it. Why don't you Keep the Wagon and buy the Older one... Too Expensive? I Preffer Wagons due to their Extended Capabilities to Haul Things & People easily, even on Long Travels. There are other Factors to Consider: Rust, if the Older one is Bone Stock or has any Modifications or Extras... If your Wagon has certain issues or things that you Dislike... Do you have Pics of Both? Kind Regards.
February 8, 201214 yr Author i wish i had pic's of the sedan but my 92 i have pictures of and i honestly need something bullet proof i'm hell on cars lol. i have pics of the wagon on http://www.mysubie.com same sn on there as here, i have also 2 88 justy's, 93 loyale Fwd 5spd and the 92 wagon 4wd 5spd i'm diehard subaru LOL
February 10, 201214 yr Author well guys n gal's i did it!!! best friggin trade of my life, im now the proud owner of a 1983 Subaru GL Sedan, and boy howdy what a trade it was, this car is rust free and imaculant inside and out, just needs some TLC and BAM one awsome lil shiney gem! P.S. pics to come.
February 14, 201214 yr Author well guys i did the trade woohooo, couldn't be more pleased with the 83, it is a rust free IMACULANT car i havent' found one dang blemish on it.. what could it easily be worth if i were to ever sell it? its got a clean interior, flawless body, rock solid engine, just has a little trouble with 3rd gear, think the syncro is going out, new tires, new brakes all round, all original surivor if i do say so myself:D 148,000 original miles with a new engine block at 100,000mi not sure why, it also has the weber/carter 2bbl carb, here are the pics i got from it on craigslist prior to purchasing, don't have access to getting other pics yet Edited February 14, 201214 yr by lilredjusty88
February 15, 201214 yr Looks awesome! Congrats again, I'm a bit jealous, that thing is clean. Just double clutch into 3rd and you should be good! lol
February 15, 201214 yr Whatever.....You did good. They are going to the way side and in need of good lovers to keep them alive. You do your part and they'll do theirs, thems cute coupes and sedans. Be good to her now! Ha! Happy Hallmark Day!
February 15, 201214 yr Author :brow:well i did a little modification to the 83 already LOL i couldn't help myself lol, i unbolted the muffler from it and it has a slight subaru boxer grumble now, quiet but not 2 quiet LOL it still has the silencer and cat on it for some back pressure. but dang it sounds great.
February 15, 201214 yr Author Whatever.....You did good. They are going to the way side and in need of good lovers to keep them alive. You do your part and they'll do theirs' date=' thems cute coupes and sedans. Be good to her now! Ha! Happy Hallmark Day![/quote'] believe me i am a die hard subie nut i obcess over the smallest little things with my cars, this is subaru #5. i just had a stroke of bad luck with my 93 sedan but this is old school, no computerization to fry, so i thinks i'm better off lol
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