frompkin Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Howdy all, I'm a new member from Reno.. Just bought a 93 Loyale, manual 5spd. Picked it up for $300 and put in a new wheel bearing. I've been a fan of soobies for years, my uncle actually got me hooked on them, he was the 1999 SCCA Rally co-driver champion. I'm slowly restoring all the things that were missing, starting with a hubcap (silly I know). I'm also trying to track down a few issues including a check engine light that won't go away. I'll be posting about that later.. :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Howdy all, I'm a new member from Reno.. Just bought a 93 Loyale, manual 5spd. Picked it up for $300 and put in a new wheel bearing. I've been a fan of soobies for years, my uncle actually got me hooked on them, he was the 1999 SCCA Rally co-driver champion. I'm slowly restoring all the things that were missing, starting with a hubcap (silly I know). I'm also trying to track down a few issues including a check engine light that won't go away. I'll be posting about that later.. :-P yeah good luck getting the check engine light to stay away! I don't think I've ever seen a Loyale with out the cel on! Welcome to the board!!! This place is great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frompkin Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 the only real reason I cared was because of the smogging here. I took it to the local smogge shoppe and they didn't care, it passed with flying colors. So now I can quit digging through my chilton's manual trying to figure out why the light is on. :-p Best part about it, I've got about $375 into the thing so far. Including the $300 purchase price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 the only real reason I cared was because of the smogging here. I took it to the local smogge shoppe and they didn't care, it passed with flying colors. So now I can quit digging through my chilton's manual trying to figure out why the light is on. :-p Best part about it, I've got about $375 into the thing so far. Including the $300 purchase price. sweet deal any future plans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frompkin Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 Not yet. Maybe some suspension work. I want to have it been a reliable vehicle first, as we plan on using it for a family truckster. I got tired of loading the kid in and out of his car seat via a two door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Welcome fellow nevadan. There's a few of us up here that regularly get together and hang out/wheel. Brian just threw up a snow run, so keep an eye out for that if you want to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV Zeno Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Meeting a new member from around here is always a good excuse to get together for a wrenchfest or some 4-wheeling . Welcome, and look forward to meetin' ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subieman Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Welcome fellow Renoite. I think thats a word?? haha Keep an eye out on here for wheeling trips and mini meets we have from time to time. Nice ride, now it's time for a lift and a D/R 4WD tranny!! Don't worry we will get you hooked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frompkin Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 I'm beginning to see why I can never find any deals on soobie stuff on craigslist in Reno.. it's pretty picked over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvexplorer Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I'm beginning to see why I can never find any deals on soobie stuff on craigslist in Reno.. it's pretty picked over! You just have to be quick... I miss my subies. Its been a little over a year since my orange GL died. I'm still working on them though. Almost finished replacing the clutch and components on a friend's 90 legacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenley Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Welcome to the board, my comrade Nornevaneer I'm with Zeno, how about a get together soon ?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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