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Subaru Justy (1984 - 1994)
Last updated 7 November 2013
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Buying Guide
Good
- Cheap, small, reliable four-wheel-drive hatchback.
- Multipoint injected, catalysed 73 bhp 1,189cc 3-cylinder engine from September 1992 (3-door chassis 007401; 4-door chassis 009601) the best, but previous 67 bhp engine avoids the cat.
- Not great to drive, but light weight of 770kg makes it excellent in the snow.
- (Please note: Chilton manual for US spec Subarus 1985-1996.)
Bad
- CVT automatic transmissions fail and a replacement costs the wrong side of £2,000.
Watch
- Avoid automatics unless running properly and going for buttons.
- Look for suspension, drivetrain, engine damage underneath from rocks.
- Be very suspicious of uneven tyre wear.
- Make sure drivetrain doesn't shriek or scream (expensive to fix).
- Have it emissions tested to make sure cat converter not smashed.
- Look for interior damage from children, dogs or farm animals.
- A lot of these cars dies on a farm somwhere. If you buy one that's been off the road for a while make sure it was SORNd.
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