Common Subaru problems?

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PALERMJJ
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I am considering buying a 1985 Subaru wagon 1.8l/ 5spd w/ 140k on it, and was wondering what some of the most common and expensive problems are for this yr / model of Subaru. I've never owned a Subaru before, and really don't know what their traditional problem areas are.
May 8, 2006 at 12:42 PM
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LOSONE
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They are bullet proof noisy little cars. the only problems I have heard about is the timng belt if it has an overhead cam. The engine is a horizontal opposed 4 cyl like a VW except it is liquid cooled.
May 8, 2006 at 6:21 PM
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