Sold 1983 Subaru GL Wagon 4x4

I sold the old Sube today for $900. Pretty surprising, considering I purchased it about eight years ago for $200.

I put it up on Craigslist and it was gone 22 hours later. I had several calls on it, mostly from people who lived far away - Mount Vernon, Tacoma, Olympia, Darrington.

Tyler drove up from Tacoma, got here at 8:00 pm and handed me cash.

Here's the ad I put up on Craigslist:

83 Subaru GL 4WD Station Wagon - Green.

Twenty five year old Subaru in great shape. I'm the third owner of this car. I rarely drive it these days so it needs to find a new home.

It starts right up and drives very smooth. Easy on the gas too.

Mileage: 225,400

Exterior Color: Green (color number 255).

Interior Color: Tan

Engine: 1.8 Liter (1800cc)

Transmission: Four speed manual

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Drive Type: Front wheel drive / four wheel drive.

Doors: Four

Features:

• High and low range four wheel drive.

• Tilt steering wheel.

• Tinted windows.

• Front and Rear disk brakes. Rear disks are from 1987 turbo wagon (they bolt in easily).

• Hill holder brake mechanism - currently disconnected.

• 1.8 Liter (1800cc) horizontally opposed gasoline engine with one 2 barrel carburetor.

• Car DOES NOT have A/C but it is equipped for the installation of optional A/C.

• Skid plate protects engine's oil pan.

• Aluminum rims with center caps (matching spare).

• Tires are in good condition - plenty of tread left.

• Roof rack.

• Rear air spoiler.

• Rear wiper and washer. Both work.

• Retractable cargo area cover.

• Rear seat folds down to make large open area.

• Anti static strap drags on ground so you don't get zapped when you get out of the car.

Maintenance

• Oil changed every 3000 miles.

• Radiator fluid, brake fluid, transmission fluid and rear differential fluid have all been changed.

• Air filter and both fuel filters have been changed several times.

• Newer battery.

• All belts and hoses were replaced a few years ago.

• Front and rear wheel bearings have been replaced.

• Front and rear brake pads are in good condition.

• Radiator was replaced a few years ago.

• Heater core was replaced a few years ago.

Issues (it's a 25 year old car):

• Factory radio does not really work. Very light static at full volume.

• Small dent in left front fender (see photo).

• Small amount of body rust in various locations.

• Cracked windshield (I have a brand new rubber windshield gasket that will be included with the car).

• Intermittent fuel / idle issue.

About the intermittent fuel / idle issue:

Sometimes the engine idles a little too high - usually noticed while stopped at a stop light. Sometimes it idles a little too low and the engine may die if you don't give it a little gas - also usually noticed while stopped at a stop light. The engine will almost always try to die during hard Right hand turns - like turning Right into a parking space (yes, very strange). No problems when turning left. Of course the engine cannot die while the car is in gear and moving forward - the rotation of the wheels keeps the engine spinning. When you depress the clutch or put the car in neutral there is a possibility that the car will die (if it's acting up at the time). Once you get used to it, it's easy to drive though.

Most of the time it idles properly and runs without any problems. Also, it cruises down the freeway very smoothly.

It has been doing this low idle / high idle thing for about the last year. I've recently replaced the carburetor with a different one of the same model but it still does the exact same thing. Must be some sort of vacuum issue or fuel delivery issue. I'm sure someone could fix it if they had time to troubleshoot it. I don't have the time these days.

Location is roughly at I-5 and 164th St SW in NE Lynnwood, Washington. Google Map

Summary of CarFax.com Report from February 2006. The story of this 1983 SUBARU GL 4WD according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX: • This station wagon has had at least 2 owners. The first title for this station wagon was reported to CARFAX by a Montana DMV in 1992. • It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX. • It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood. • It has not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title. • No odometer problems, like a broken odometer or an odometer rollover, were reported by a DMV. • It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback or LEMON. • It has no recalls that still require repair.