ericsarge Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 So I was at my grandpas shop the other day workin on my car, and he said he had a car he wanted to get rid of. Its a 86 Subaru XT 1.8 turbo fwd manual. I have never seen one of these cars. Ive done some reasearch on it, and cant really find many bad blogs/reviews. it does need some work with the fuel system..thinkin lines, pump or injectors(s). he said he'd sell it cheap, so i was thinkin it could be a fun car, maybe to just thrash in. any opinions? past experiences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 I'd bet parts would be hard to come by for that, and if it's anything like an SVX a PITA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo Vette Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Some people seem to really love those things. I have had a couple I have picked up at the dealer auction, and they don't last a week. If I remember correctly the parts arent too hard to get ahold of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Could be fun and different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericsarge Posted August 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 its only 300 bucks, so im not out much. and ive never played with a turbo...so it would be some experience before i bought something too expensive to f up. i've been able to find parts online, actually. and they dont seem over priced. wanted to see if anyone else had played with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 interesting http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3363/3181/20906590012_large.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 PM wannarace928 on here, she's owned one of those. It's the predecessor to the SVX, which she's owned eight of those things. If it's anything like the SVX, have fun working on the damned thing let alone getting parts without giving up your first born child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 interesting http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3363/3181/20906590012_large.jpg I remember seeing those on the road back in the 80's.... been a long time since I've seen one in person though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Never seen a turbo one, that seems pretty neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 interesting http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3363/3181/20906590012_large.jpg Yeah, I had to google the car because I had no idea what they looked like, and that was one of the first pics that popped up. Ugly as fuck IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Yeah, I had to google the car because I had no idea what they looked like, and that was one of the first pics that popped up. Ugly as fuck IMO Yeah, but that was in the 80's. And you were what? not even born then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 ha, i had one of these in high school..if you dont want it let me know ill take it.. you can still get parts for them. well some parts anyway. and turn the boost up, and have a good clutch(stock), and these things rock out in the snow or light muddin. we beat the ever living hell out of mine. and i sold it to a buddie and he killed it not checking the oil all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 It reminds me a little of a 1st gen MR2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Yeah, but that was in the 80's. And you were what? not even born then? lol born in '86 actually, and honestly I love a lot of 80's cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 It reminds me a little of a 1st gen MR2. That got smashed into a fiero! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Advocate Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Kinda Badass. I love me some 80s japanese cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansonivan Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Sounds like a whole lot of field car for $300, turn up the boost and smile until it goes bang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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