LPGsuperchargedBrumby Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 i've turned down $10,000 NZD before.....i know my brumby up down and backwards....if i got another vehicle i would have to learn that all over again and i'd never get another ride that is so much....me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayoteq Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Local sales etc tennessee north Carolina region 85 brat nice $2400 84 dented $1450 85 rusty floor $1000 85 restored very clean drool $3500 went in hours 84 solid could use primer sanding etc $2800 84 parts (won't pass Virginia inspection rust) $300 Not final sale price but demand is there. Example: that $3500 was someone waiting for it to show up. I certainly locked onto mine the sec it passed inspection.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankgirl4fun Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Sold my clean 1987 GL 4x4 wagon for $1900 in January . Sold my 1982 running but really rusty brat for $800 in march. Bought a non running 1987 brat bastard (-87 body 4speed, with a 1984 E81 turbo engine) in march. I fixed it and it is now my daily driver. I been offered $5000 for it but it is not for sale. Roo Auto sales in puyallup sold my friends clean 1985 brat for $4200 in April. All cars sold had 250,000 + miles. My brat bastard has under 120,000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastwagn Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 i worked on my 1983 turbo brat for 3 years at the dealership, turbo, manifolds, reseal etc...the owner also has a baja turbo. one day, out of the blue, he called and asked if i wanted the brat because it was running rough and his local mechanic (a total idiot btw) said it needed a new engine. i responded yes, but was broke. "well i only want 500 if i sell to you..." "i'll be there saturday" it was running waiting for me in front of it's barn. had to replace ignition switch, and it has a decent paint job, but some pretty extensive cancer underneath, windshield leaks when it rains hard. but i've put 30k miles in 2 years. ecm popped an injector driver, but i am getting that fixed now. i found a deal on craigslist for 2500 for an 84 carb model. drove down in the 83 to check it out. got the owner down to 1500, waited 3 months, then picked up for 1300 out the door. it's a runner, only minimal rust (below the step and at the shock tower in the bed). now i'm planning to swap the turbo driveline into the 84, and swap a spare outback xt auto driveline into the 83. win win!! the key to these collector cars (and yes, these are collector cars, just like my syclone) is to simply insure them at the value you want. databases like these help, but insuring for proper value to begin with prevents the hassle after. i went through this with my first syclone. had to provide kbb collector value, and three "expert" sources. easier to just come up with a reasonable number, and insure for that to begin with. just like insuring a modded car, if you want money for the mods, insure for their added value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 saw a 1986 brat sell on ebay for over $15,000 on a bid:-\ with only 27k on it and they kept it in this bubble thing at a air port and they only drove it to change oil and get gas only when the sun was out:-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 i got my 1985 brat for $900 in hillsboro oregon, the guy i got it from was a total dumb rump roast he blew the motor and tranny both in under a week:banghead:. but i got her with a crate motor and tranny with only 30-40 thousand miles on them but it needed a new clutch real bad the car wouldn't move but it came with a new one. it needed a door, tail light, windshield branch went through:-\, carpet, fenders, and lots of lots of other parts to make it look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido Jr Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I have just had my 84 brat with t tops and minimal rust on passenger door totaled by the insurance company after getting rear ended at a stop light. (State farm) payed me $2769.51 for it. I am in skagit county WA state. If you would like I can send a copy of the insurance papers. Just let me know m.lauranceiphone@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidloco Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) I bought my 82. All original missing jump seats , exterior pretty denty but faint barely faded. 254k on the clock and still running just fine. From the Orignal owner. final price was 572.23 after title and registration. Edited February 27, 2013 by kidloco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feanor Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Hey, I tried to email you, but your email address didn't work, so I will give you the information here. I bought an '83 Brat this last summer here in Bountiful, Utah. It had about 190,000 miles on the car itself, but the engine and trans were from a different car and they had about 135,000 miles each. It had undergone extensive repairs on deep rust spots, but had really bad paint since it was two different colors(I repainted it later). It ran well, but leaked lots of oil. the VIN # is JF2AT53B7DF504183. The body was pretty banged up, but not too bad (I had a lot of that repaired later too). it sold for $2,600. I bought it around June 20th I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapperking Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 earlier this month i got a 1983 ea81 Brat for the low price of $400 ,been sitting since 2002 i got it from the Original Owner because her husband passed away and she can't drive a standard! interior is amazing and only 135k on the odometer which works along with everything else! picks to come! i feel as if it is worth 4x what i paid for it , jumper seats and interior are in great shape,california car i spotted it at a neighboring ranch at my Aunt's and knocked on the older womans door and she was glad to sell it and even said her husband also had an 1982 brat which she sold a year ago or else i would have go them both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odie Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Just bought my first Subaru of Cragislist...1985 GL Brat. Body unbelieveably clean and almost rust free (easily 95% or better). Jump seats still there. Either shiny original paint or proffesional repaint since BRAT decal is there and no signs of trim tapped off. Interior kinda rough. no carpet. Engine bay hacked up. Weber carb. Missing AC compressor. Many wires rigged. Missing spare. Odometer showed 000094 miles?????? paid $1500 and I think way under-valued due to the body condition. This Brat was obviously not from the Texas gulf coast originally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84brat_turbo Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 mine is an 84 turbo automatic, with seats and a camper top.85K miles on it. Paid 1300, had drove it home. ECS light on. Turbo trashed, deer hit, hood grill headlights, fender and boor mashed. body in poor shape. reman turbo..$600 junk yard auto tranny. $500 two junkyard grilles and headlamp bucket assemblies with blinkers $200 all 4 wheel bearings $200 reman ECM $450 2 fuel injectors $150 Reman Distributor $250 reman MAF assy $300 4 spare t tops $150 factory brush guard $250 Set of extra Alum checker rims $100 Complete parts brat 86 carb, manual tranny great interior.. $600 extra pair of rear seats $100 Junkyard fender.. $25 I need a hood, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratRod Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 mine is an 84 turbo automatic, with seats and a camper top.85K miles on it. Paid 1300, had drove it home. ECS light on. Turbo trashed, deer hit, hood grill headlights, fender and boor mashed. body in poor shape. reman turbo..$600 junk yard auto tranny. $500 two junkyard grilles and headlamp bucket assemblies with blinkers $200 all 4 wheel bearings $200 reman ECM $450 2 fuel injectors $150 Reman Distributor $250 reman MAF assy $300 4 spare t tops $150 factory brush guard $250 Set of extra Alum checker rims $100 Complete parts brat 86 carb, manual tranny great interior.. $600 extra pair of rear seats $100 Junkyard fender.. $25 I need a hood, You could have bought a perfect brat for that kind of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subnz Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) I Bought my 87 , (ea81, 4MT, D/R) 7 years ago with 95K miles for NZ$2500 in very good condition (no rust) however motor tired using oil but still running ok even now haven't had to do anything to it apart from the usual plugs/points tyres battery oil filters etcA rough untidy (modified?) one with some rust will normally go for NZ $1000 or less now depending on how bad/good it is. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/subaru/brumby/auction-659943749.htmA really good (unmodified) original outstanding one , seen go for NZ$5500 Edited November 11, 2013 by subnz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 You could have bought a perfect brat for that kind of money. I don't really think so. Espescially not a perfect turbo brat And alot of the stuff in that price list is extra parts so subtract that off the cost of just the brat. I guess it reeally depends on how you define PERFECT. A truly perfect brat can fetch well over 5K......A turbo one even more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratmobile Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Paid $4000 even for an 86 in very good, but not pristine condition. I've wanted one for many years, and live in Maryland. If you check Craigslist & ebay- Brats are almost never for sale here. Could've paid less~ but I have a Brat now. Happy am I~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 It's been a really long time and I can't remember if I responded to this before. Paid $600 for my '82 a year and a half ago but I have been chased down, had notes left all over it, etc. with offers to buy it. I don't usually ask how much because I'm not interested in selling but the one that did make an offer said $2500. Can't really remember how many miles it had at the time but has 88000 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alansgoat Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I've picked up two Brats in the last year, both exceptional deals. The first one is an '85 4spd D/R, A/C, with new tires, 101k miles, a few small dents, bad alternator, broken clutch cable, bad CV boots, Gen I front bumper, but no rust for $800. The second one is an '83 4spd D/R, non-A/C, with new tires, 115k miles, decent interior (just dirty), mismatched front clip with dented driver's fender, '80 GL (car) grille and 5mph chrome bumper, partly disassembled, no rust, one bad CV boot, broken motor mount and possible blown head gasket for $400. The second one was being turned into a parts car until the guy I bought it from realized it had less than 1/2 the miles on it his '87 Brat had and really shouldn't be parted out. Once I get the '83 back together, it will be up for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brat69 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 81 ea81 for 600 so far needs a new coil and fuel pump. rust in the wheel wells. tail light needs replaced. interior is gone and a ton of wiring demons. exhaust system is is a crumpled beer can and who knows wha else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 78 brat bought for $200 needs motor since it seized from setting so long, body work from passenger side hit doesn't have much rust besides battery tray, and interior work. It came with ac, a brush guard, high roll bar, and high top snug top canopy. 78 brat bought for $100 got motor running next day but needed carb work, needs some body work since drivers side was hit, and interior work. Came with factory winch bumper and hight top snug top canopy. 78 brat bought for $350 needs motor since some one took it apart and left it out side in the rain (getting ea81 with 5 speed d/r), body is really straight just minor dings need filled with bondo, and interior needs work. Came with brush guard, low roll bar, and high top snug top canopy. 83 brat i got for free had the motor, compete interior, missing a lot but had some stuff i really wanted on it. Total rust bucket rockers were gone, bed was a piece of ply wood, tail gate was hanging from the top hinges. 84 brat bought for $200 was supposed to run before the guys grandson hit a tree on his property, so it needs body work(front clip), and interior work. It is solid though the motor ran good before it through a rod. So it is going to get a rebuilt motor while im at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums_andsubarus Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Does anyone know if a gen 1 camper shell will fit on a gen 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sch3nk2k4 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 1982 - bought for $4500 100% working and 93k original. Hard to find nice working BRAT's on east coast! Had about $800 in aftermarket junk on it (literally junk). Might be able to find bill of sale if you need it......I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourKraut412 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Brand new owner of a 1986 in very good condition. No rust or major body scratches/dents, interior in good shape, 180k, canopy, no real mods done (yet), a couple of minor oil leaks (oil pump and left head cover), no major work needed. $3500. PM me if you want more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums_andsubarus Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Does anyone have schematics on a 4-speed dual range transmission off of an 86 Brat? I've had no luck finding a manual.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Does anyone have schematics on a 4-speed dual range transmission off of an 86 Brat? I've had no luck finding a manual.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Subaru-1600-1800-Service-manual-Engine-And-Body-1984-/261828895248?hash=item3cf637e210&vxp=mtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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