Some lame engine output (115 hp WITH a turbo? I know it was the 80s but come on), but still interesting for the very good 4WD capabilities. And I do mean 4WD. 2 speed transfer case and center locking diff (plus manual ride height adjustment). Just needs an engine. Any other engine.
http://www.autoweek.com/article/2014030 ... dailydrive
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Subaru-Other-Tu ... ars_Trucks
Only $4,100. Get it while it's...tepid.
Genesis of the WRX, on eBay
Re: Genesis of the WRX, on eBay
That is actually a pretty awesome piece of history. Before you whine about 115 HP with a turbo, take time to remember this is from the era of 170 HP 5.0L V8s. My neighbors had the wagon version of this car growing up. I am pretty sure it was non-turbo.
Re: Genesis of the WRX, on eBay
Even AW said it was slow for its time. A 91 Corolla had, what, 102hp from a 1.6L? 115 with a turbo is lame.
Re: Genesis of the WRX, on eBay
It had low range though! Imagine the 0-10 from an AWD launch in low!
Re: Genesis of the WRX, on eBay
Low range is cool but I bet it had turbo lag.
Re: Genesis of the WRX, on eBay
turbo lag is possibly the only way to make a 115 HP turbo engine feel fast 
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When I was in high school, in Winsted, it seemed like every other car in the parking lot was a subaru wagon of this vintage.
They were so incredibly rusty, even way back then, but the people loved them. I can't imagine there are too many of them around still.
The turbo probably wasn't that fast, but it was an improvement over the NA version (I hope...)
They were so incredibly rusty, even way back then, but the people loved them. I can't imagine there are too many of them around still.
The turbo probably wasn't that fast, but it was an improvement over the NA version (I hope...)