The heated debates over the new WRX have me wondering how many members have been long time Subaru owners/fans. If so, what types of Subbies and how many?

Me . . .

85 GL 4X4 Hatchback
85 RX 4-door 4X4 Turbo
87 RX 4-door AWD Turbo
00 Impreza 2.5 RS

Just curious . . .

Punk

Ya, one, my '93 Legacy L...

http://pages.bolt.com/other/subedude/images/Sube1.JPG

edit: I don't like the new WRX.

[This message has been edited by JC (edited September 18, 2000).]

I had a MY97 Outback sport that was totalled before I got my RS.

Jim

97 outback sport
00 RS Sedan

yup, 88 Subaru GL. Loved that car.

95 Impreza LX AWD 2.2 Sedan
96 Outback
99 Outback

And next year, either an 01 Legacy GT or 02 WRX


[This message has been edited by macrac (edited September 18, 2000).]

My first car was a '88 Subaru Justy GL. Not much on looks, but it helped me expand my lawn mowing business. Heck, without all that money I made, would I have an Impreza today?

Probably...I'd just be in debt. http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/wink.gif

Been a fan of them since seeing a WRX "destroy" a motor bike from the lights in Sydney in 96 http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/cool.gif

Richard

99 RS
98 22B

yep

86-subaru GL 4wd
89-subaru XT fwd
95-subaru impreza AWD
99-subaru impreza RS AWD

and im only 20. still own my 86 too! =)

merlin8019 www.marksauto1.com (http://www.marksauto1.com)

My first new car was a '90 loyale wagon. Great car for camping and hauling the mountain bikes around!

My second new car was the RS. Lots of other used cars over the years though...

Sean

Lets see....

Me: 84 BRAT, 90 RX Turbo, 94 Impreza L, 2000 RS

Bro: 86 Loyale Sedan, 92 Legacy Wagon, 95 Legacy Wagon

Sister: 82(?) Loyale Sedan

Dad: 88 Loyale Wagon, 89 Loyale Wagon, 92 Legacy Wagon, 95 Legacy Wagon, and MAYBE an RS Sean

Mom: 86 XT Turbo (4 cyl), 99 Legacy Outback SUS (before it was called an Outback Sedan)


Yes, Dad's been through ALOT of cars.. but he does do about 1200 miles a week. I've had a few myself: the BRAT was my first car, and I honestly beat it to death (it did run 10,000 miles with no oil though...) and the RX was totalled when some guy in a Volvo Wagon pulled out in front of me (totalled the Volvo, so it was worth it!), and the L I only had eight months before I traded it in for the 2000. The only person who isn't a believer now is my sister... she's been pulled to the dark side...... GM cars-

Yep, I currently own a 98 Rally Blue RS and a 92 Loyale wagon in metallic grey. It's a great car, but it does tend to leak oil. Any of you Loyale/GL owners have any suggestions for the 1.8l oil leak issue?

I love the space in the Loyale. Plus, it's old so I just throw my mountain bike in the back after a muddy ride and vacuum it out when I have time. Like, never! http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/smile.gif It's the RS that gets the car washes!

jeff

95 Legacy LS Wagon
00 2.5RS
01 Legacy L Wagon

My wife rolled the '95 and walked away with only a few miner cuts and bruises. We were amazed. She was cut off doing about 70 in the northbound lane of the interstate. She went into the median which was unfortunitely a ravine and rolled into the south bound lane. Rescue couldn't believe she wasn't hurt. Therefore she wanted another and I couldn't agree more.

Well my mom used to have this old 1.6GL..... it's really crappy.

got me a 90 awd l wagon,
mommy had a 95(6?) turbo wagon...

Shopping for a 00 rs
(hopin to get a close out bargain)

AO

88 GL-10 Wagon
69 Subaru 360 Van

I've got the '99 OBS, and my parents have a '97 Legacy Outback.

What would be really interesting, IMHO, would be to see all you previous Subaru owners' opinions on the new WRX. I have a theory, but I'll keep it to myself until after I see a few replies.

So everybody below me, mention whether you like the new Impreza or not also http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

Edit: Oops, I forgot to mention: I like the new design from the pics I've seen. http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

[This message has been edited by Impresario (edited September 18, 2000).]

I am a diehard Subie/AWD fan! So far I've had the following Subarus:

'86 GL wagon (w/4WD)
'90 Legacy wagon (AWD)
'90 Legacy wagon (a second one)
'99 Impreza 2.5 RS

...and I'm sure I'll have many more! Frankly, I'd buy the new Impreza turbo no matter what it looked like, even if it looked like a cheap POS.

Subaru counts on brand loyalty, like Saab does.

My parents had a '85 (?) GL Sedan.
I took a break from Scooby's until I discovered rallying in '94. Then I bought a used Saab 900 Turbo wich was fun, but didn't have the AWD drive I craved. In '96 I bought an Impreza L Sedan. My family and close friends have a nice sized stable:
Step Mom:
2000 RS
Me:
'96 Imreza L (will be adding one of those sweet looking WRX's in the spring and keeping the '96)
Friend Tim:
'81 4WD Wagon (recently sold)
'90 Legacy Wagon
Friend Pat:
'94 Impreza

I had a 97 Outback Sport. The lady that had it before me crashed it and it was never fixed properly. After taking it to the dealer ten times in about 4 months to fix it, they bought it back and thats when I got my 00 2.5 RS for only $50 over dealer invoice!!!

My first car was a 87 GL wagon. Great car http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/smile.gif but no power. http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/frown.gif

I learned to drive 5 speed in my moms 88 GL wagon. She sold that and bought a 93 L wagon.

I have liked subarus for 8 years now!

My family has driven Subes for 20 years. And we've only had a few:

'80 GL Wagon 2WD -- totaled
'83 GL Wagon 2WD -- sold engine at 220k + miles, car rusted out in '97
'93 Legacy L 2WD -- a measley 200k and only clutch & cv joints have been replaced. (sister's car)
'81 GL Wagon 4WD-- sold in '98 for Impreza
'95 Impreza L AWD-- current car. Parted with '81 which broke my heart. I've now driven the Impreza more than 50k miles in less than two years. Excellent car. Its been from Key West to Canada 3 times in 14 months! I treated it to a nice stereo and Legacy 15" rims and Bridgestone re910s. I'll drive this one into the ground. http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

I'll never ever drive anything else. Each car--except my Impreza--has been in a horrible accident and the occupants have walked away without scratches. My family will always give Subaru business.

[This message has been edited by matt in fl (edited September 18, 2000).]

Matt in Fl, My family is the same way. We have had the same Mechanic for about 18 years.

79 Wagon (Moms)
85 Gl Wagon (Dads)
87 Gl Sedan (still have today)mine http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/smile.gif
89 Wagon (Dads)
94 Legacy Wagon (Dads)
95 Impreza L AWD mine http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/smile.gif
99 Impreza L (Moms)
01 LL Bean Outback Flat 6 (2 be bought soon)

Very Impressive. I can't believe that some folks have had six or more. Just awesome.

1. '95 Legacy Brighton Wagon - Great car! Got me serously ga ga on Subaru's. http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif
2. '00 Legacy GT - My wife's car which we've had for 9 months now. http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif
3. '00 Impreza RS - Picked it up TODAY at the dealership. Man...what a car!!!! http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

That's 3 Subie's and counting...I'm hooked.

Cheers,
MB
(a.k.a. Happy new Impreza owner)


[This message has been edited by markus (edited September 18, 2000).]

85 Turbo XT Coupe (fwd)
90 Legacy LS Sedan (fwd)
93 SVX
96 Legacy Outback (wife's)
98 Legacy GT Sedan

We still own the 3 Legacy's. Kinda miss the SVX, but the tinkering/aftermarket prospects of the GT lets me enjoy it more. (Plus 5 speed!).

I like the new Impreza okay, but generally the car is a little too small for my family situation anyway, so I won't be getting one anytime soon.

Rich

86 GL 4x4 Hatchback
90 Legacy L
91 Legacy Turbo (restored) 140K miles
02 WRX Turbo Impreza - NOT!

My history of cars...
86 Honda Civic 1500s
95 Subaru Legacy L(totaled)
95 Toyota Camry le v6
00 Subaru Impreza RS2.5

The only problem Ive had with subarus has been the relatively low amount of power. The RS was 'okay' when it was stock, and getting better with each mod. Only wonder with my Legacy would have been like if I started modding it?

Honda Prelude 1993 Vtech.

That's about the only car I have and hoping to get a RS 2.5 next year from my pops for my 18th b-day.

86 BRAT with:
4in Lift
15 in rims and Mickey Thompson tires
Cut out fenders with rubber fender flares
Roll bar, tube bumper front and rear
skid plate
battery in rear with a fuel cell
dual shocks in rear
lights, winch, etc.

87 XT
lowered 2in
15 in rims with 215 55s
rear spoiler
exhaust

92 SVX and 90 Legacy L

86 Subaru GL - 1.8 liter Sedan - Front Wheel Drive only -->great beater!

I have an '88 XT6

others in my family:

'92 SVX
'92 Legacy FWD
'97 Legacy L
'97 Outback
'99 OBS
'00 RS sedan
'00 Outback

-mike

Everyone in my family owns Subaru's, so I am not even going to attempt that. However, my cars go as follows:

86 Buick Somerset (what was I thinking)
90 Legacy L Sedan
90 Legacy L Wagon
99 Legacy 2.5 GT Limited
2002 WRX (when she arrives)

You gotta love these cars. Almost 200,000 miles on each of the 90's before they bit the dust last year. Both went to transmission problems. They are now sadly being parted out at the local used Subaru car dealer.

Chris
TRiTuning

Looking for a first generation AWD Legacy. Email me if you know of one!

94A SVX LS BLUUUUUUUUUUUUUUEE
97 2.5 GT Silver
00 RS BLUUUUUUUUUUUUE

MY98 OBS
MY00 OBS

'80 Brat GL
'82 Brat GL
'82 wagon GL
'90 Justy 2dr
'00 RS 2dr

'95 Impreza L 1.8L FWD - Still have, 120,000+ miles & '00 Impreza 2.5 RS

My first driver at 16yo was an '82 Gl 4dr w/ a 1600 auto. Talk about gutless. I remember one night coming up the highway I decided to show off an see how fast she would go. Got to 73mph when she strated shaking and wouldn't go any faster. Needed a tuneup badly. Next time, same strech of road I got it slowly to 85mph and still pulling before I let off for a curve. I ended up putting more $ into it than I payed for it. It was fun though.

Dustin
'69 Datsun 510 2dr Project(Should I or shouldn't I)
'00 RS Coupe BRP The Distraction

at the presnt i own 3;

96 legacy L wagon
98 legacy gt
00 impreza R/S
very happy with all of em !

Dead 1983 Silver GL FWD Wagon and I currently own a 1995 Impreza L 2.2L AWD sedan (forest green)

88 Justy white
90 Loyal white
98 RS Red

Shane Kullman
'98 RS Red

My Current car:
1992 Subaru Legacy L

In the future I may buy a WRX, afterall, it is still a Subaru, and I like the way it looks.

Presently own '99 Forester S and a '95 Legacy Wagon.
First Car: '61 Saab 91 (the egg-shaped one)
Next: '69 Volvo 164
'79 Triumph Spitfire
'80 Chinook Camper (on a Toyota Pick-Up)
'82 Toyota LandCruiser (the 4X4 TRUCK not SUV!)
'84 Subaru 4WD Wagon

the only other car i ever had other than my current MY00 RS was an MY88 GL 4WD wagon back in my mohawk days. i loved that car. i drove the wheels off of it (or at least the hub caps) for 86 bhp that car kicked a$$.

Subies owned were/are:
88 DL Wagon (Ok, it was more my parents but I drove it a lot!)
87 RX Turbo 2 door
96 Impreza Brighton 2 door
Next Subaru: Next year when the 96 is payed off!
My dad: 95 Impreza Outback

96 outback limited white
98 outback limited green
00 impreza 2.5 rs blue ridge pearl
next 01 H6 VDC this November.

Regards..
orlie

'93 Legacy L AWD wagon
'92 SVX LS-L

Ok here's what my family HAS owned in the past:

90 Legacy L+ Station Wagon
92 Legacy LS Sedan
95 Legacy LS Sedan

Here's what I presently own:

00 Impreza RS Sedan
85 GL-5 4WD Wagon

JJ