SuperRoo Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Hi All, I have a 1984 GL 10 turbo 4WD, 3 speed auto, traction-wagon with alloy rims. I think it was one of the first turbo models to come out back then, before the digi dash and the last before timing belts. It has the big “Turbo 4WD Subaru” logo low on the doors on both sides. I wonder if anyone can tell me what it’s worth? It has about 190,000 miles, leaks oil and the auto trany is slow to engage when putting into drive. The front end looks as if it was repainted. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sucker king Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 In Excelent shape I would say $1000 to $1500. That will very from area to area. I am in CO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Pictures will help. Plus, I would like to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbobdole Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 EEEEVVVVIIIIILLLLLLLL Don't ask how much it's worth, more like how much you can get it for... Noss got a really, really rust free nice maroon one a while back for a very good price. Less then $500 IIRC... Thing was pure evil though... I'm not sue it ever ran right.:-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XT6 Magic Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 (edited) Show me some pictures. Maybe I'll trade you my 83 turbo Brat with a 4 speed. Mine has about 100,000 miles less than yours does, but it has some rust. http://s428.photobucket.com/albums/qq6/XT6_Magic/83%20Brat%20Turbo/ -Jeff Edited March 28, 2009 by XT6 Magic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Hi All, I have a 1984 GL 10 turbo 4WD, 3 speed auto, traction-wagon with alloy rims. I think it was one of the first turbo models to come out back then, before the digi dash and the last before timing belts. It has the big “Turbo 4WD Subaru” logo low on the doors on both sides. I wonder if anyone can tell me what it’s worth? It has about 190,000 miles, leaks oil and the auto trany is slow to engage when putting into drive. The front end looks as if it was repainted. Thanks If it was a GL-10 from the factory it WOULD have had a digital dash. If it doesn;t now it has been replaced. If it was a Brat, Coupe, or even Sedan, it would be worth alot more. as it is, it may be worth 1000-1500, right now. Probably won't increase in value much like a brat. It would be excellent for a parts car for someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 If it was a Brat, Coupe, or even Sedan, it would be worth alot more. I know the coupes, and especially Brats are worth ALOT more, but I always though the sedans were worth less than the wagons. Or maybe it's just that I would not be willing to pay as much for a sedan as a wagon -- less useful, but not any cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I know the coupes, and especially Brats are worth ALOT more, but I always though the sedans were worth less than the wagons. Or maybe it's just that I would not be willing to pay as much for a sedan as a wagon -- less useful, but not any cooler. There are 2 types of values here. *Driveable* value, and *Collectable* value. 4wd Sedans are more rare. They were all either Turbo GL-10s or *high luxury* carbed model. (Automatic, PW, PS, AC, Sunroof,6 speaker sound, available only in Black, Silver, or Metallic Dark Grey) 4wd wagons are a dime a dozen, and came in all sorts of trim levels. I think 4wd Sedans are WAY cooler than wagons. But aside from my opinion, it is the rarity that I am saying adds value. Wagon may have more *driveable* value as a car to use for transportation. But Brats, Coupes, Sedans, are more rare and more likely to have *collectable* value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch de la Brat Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Depends what time of year. Around here (inland NW) prices vary severely. Summer price: $500-1000 Fall price: $750-1250 Winter price: $1000-1500 Spring price: $800-1500 Pretty sad huh? So right now, your car is worth about $1000 I read the local ads waaaaayyyyy too much. Twitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 There are 2 types of values here. *Driveable* value, and *Collectable* value. Ah, makes sense when you think of it that way. Speaking of collectable value instead of driveable value, I just bought a landrover (1967) instead of an old toyota land cruiser which is cheaper, easier to find parts for, better wiring, etc, if all I'd wanted was a 4wd station wagon of about that size. Because there are a gazillion 80's landcruisers around here, and only about 4 old landrovers. Definitey not chosen the the most driveable for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sucker king Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Generally, they are worth whatever the seller is willing to let them go for. I think you've got that backwards. It is worth as much as a buyer will pay for it. You, as the seller may think it has more value, but that is a figure that only means something to YOU. You can say it's worth a million dollars because that is what you will "let it go for", but get real. It's worth whatever someone will pay you for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 EEEEVVVVIIIIILLLLLLLL Don't ask how much it's worth, more like how much you can get it for... Noss got a really, really rust free nice maroon one a while back for a very good price. Less then $500 IIRC... Thing was pure evil though... I'm not sue it ever ran right.:-\ Sadly I parted that car out. It made 2 other 84 Turbos run right again and I got the 4spd d/r conversion out of it for my turbo brat. That car went thru at least 5 different USMB members and many friends trying to figure it out but never could. I assure you and any others that tinkered on it that it was electrical but nothing on the engine itself including its wiring was the problem as the motor went complete into another car and ran perfectly. It wasnt the ECM or MAF either as 5 different ones didnt fix that either. I have a feeling a wire was pinched or not completely touching inside a connector intermittantly. When it did run it sure ran sweet. Id agree though, pure evil. Never seen a machine fool so many. That being said...if it isnt in perfect mechanical condition I wouldnt put a very high value on it. These were the first attempt at EFI, Turbo, MPFI, knock sensor, and coupled to a bad 3AT these cars are about as unreliable as it gets in an 80's Subaru. When owned by a proper 84 Turbo nerd they are sweet but they take a lot of time and patience. Theres about 10 feet of high pressure fuel line that needs to be replaced on any of these cars at this point because most are rotting away from age. I barely made it from Cali to Denver in one because of this and still have line to replace. The lines on the injectors themselves are a real PITA. Good luck and like most said above its worth what somebody is willing to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) You can say it's worth a million dollars because that is what you will "let it go for", but get real. It's worth whatever someone will pay you for it. True, but I can estimate roughly how many original EA81Ts there are v. all other USDM EA81s based on how long the EA81 was imported here (about 9 years, in the case of the hatchback v. 1.5 years for the turbos), and it isn't a very large percentage... If you don't want to spend more than $1,500 or $2,000 on an EA81T that's your prerogative and I've got no problem with it. You can probably find a really good one for that price that will fulfill all your boosted EA81 fantisies. On the other hand, you certainly won't be getting my wagon for that price. Ratty ones are super cheap, check out some of the rusty east coast ones that occationally pop up on eBay, we've got no argument there... More cherry examples are still a relative unknown quantity. The nicer cars just don't go up for sale often, and as these cars are still near the bottom of their depreciation curve, there is still room for their value to grow, weather or not they do, only time will tell. Edited April 1, 2009 by carfreak85 Censored by the mighty Mods... Oh, and I fixed a spelling mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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