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From: ed@mtxinu.UUCP (Ed Gould)
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Subject: Re: Used Subaru advice wanted
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Date: Fri, 15-Mar-85 14:45:51 EST
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> We have decided to buy a Subaru 4X4 Wagon, something between
> 1980 and 1984. ...
> 
> Also, there is NO warranty, unless you buy a 1 year for $500, or
> two for $600.  Is this kind of warranty a sucker's bet, like
> extended warranties on washers and the like? (Don't forget,
> it's an '81.)

I have an '81 GL 4wd myself, that had no problems at all up to
just short of 50,000 miles.  Then a bearing in the transmission
went, requiring an $800.00 rebuild.  I was glad I took the
"sucker bet" (and I still think it was one) of a 5 year,
50k mile warranty on the new car for $300.  This should be
an unusual problem, though, so I wouldn't be discouraged
by it.

What *isn't* an unusual problem on that vintage of 4wd Subarus
is a problem with the DOJ boots on the front axles.  They tear
*very* easily, resulting in grease all over the engine, and
either worn and noisy bearings or a $80 repair job.

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