That's just our resident troll. Most newsgroups have several, we only have one.
While there was a time that the bodies were plagued by almost instant rust, the engines have been bulletproof and long lasting well back into the 1970s. Subaru engines are pulled from wrecks to be used in homebuilt aircraft, among other hobby projects. I've personally seen Subaru odometers with mileage in excess of 400,000 on the original engine.
The new models are arguably better than the old ones in many respects, however they do retain the durability and resistance to neglect that the old models had. The new Legacy is quite a striking car, and although the doors still clatter when slammed (due to frameless glass) the fit and finish is at or near Toyota and Honda standards, and light years ahead of Ford and GM.
The old models are chock full of weirdness that either endears or alienates. Spare tire above the engine? Parking brake on the front wheels? Bizarre styling? Rear facing jumpseats in the back of a tiny pickup truck? Let's not forget the secret headlight behind the grille emblem. If you're looking for a unique car, look no further than a Subaru BRAT or, if you prefer something a bit newer, a Subaru SVX.
You'll see that in any automotive newsgroup or forum...people mostly post when they have a problem they need help with. What you don't see is the lack of posts from all the people (like me 99% of the time) that are not having any problems with their Subarus
Hillholder Had it on my old 1988 RX turbo, spring broke while driving during the night, brake never released, car had to be towed out of the intersection. I still miss this old RX, my favorite car I ever add
Bizzare bolt pattern 4x120 or something like that. it is almost impossible to have allow wheels for an older Subaru, I had 13 inch aluminum wheels with 205/60R13 tires on my RX
I think that some old Peugeot models used the same bolt pattern, but other than that you just can't find wheels for them. The hillholder was unique as well, although I believe that Studebakers used them first.
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