soobiefreak85 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Hey whats up, I am looking into buying an 81 Subaru hatchback (3 door), 230k for $300. It has been trashed but it is running awesome (it's a Subaru..of course it does). It has a EA71. Should I be concerned about parts? Do you have suggestions? Any concerns of this year? Recommendations? Should I not buy it, anything you let me know I would Appreciate it. Thanks, Wes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 as long as its not rusty, its a decent buy if it runs good. Parts are plentiful in the northwest, though you may have a harder time in texas finding parts. Though you have us up here to ship you stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'84 Flat-Four Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I would love to get myself an 81 hatch! I guess it depends on how much wrenching you're ready to get into. Even though it runs awesome as you state, it does have 230k on it, and a whole slew of issues will need to be addressed now or soon. IMO buy it for $200,... weberize it... seafoam it... and have a grand ole' time cruising down the road... But I am not sure about the weber on an EA71... more informed minds should chime in. I am running a weber on an 84 EA81 wagon as a daily driver. Runs great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Parts will be difficult, yes. I would pass on the '81 just because of the EA71 and the lack of a D/R transmission (or even the option without swapping the engine). Externally regulated alternator, engine bay mounted fuel pump (no return line), etc, etc. If you want a hatch, look for an '83 or newer. Easier to find parts for, and capable of accepting the 5 speed, SPFI, all the goodies. An '81 will just be a headache. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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