4WD, Manual Hatchback!

Though this look like a B12 Sentra “Sport Coupe” from some angles, it’s a 1988 Subie GL hatchback, which means you get 4WD as part of the mix.  This would arguably be the ultimate winter beater in a snow state, but it would be a shame to encourage it to rust away.


This seems to be an honest used car with no particular issues.  The only bad news is it’s not the turbocharged RX model, but you can’t have everything at a $2,550 asking price.  The English in the ad text is a bit amusing, but my favorite line is:

“original oddmeter about 127k. mile”

Personally, I think this pegs any oddmeter.

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Torrance, CA
$2,550

Front looks like every other Subaru GL. Stock hubcaps are nice.

The profile brings out the hatchback coolness.

And the rear seals the deal, complete with 4WD decal.  CHMSL is nicely integrated for a 1988 model, but 1987 was a change, so the 1986 regulation was considered in the design.

Ad text:

1988 Subaru GL 3 door hatch back

H-4 Boxer engine 1.8L.

AC- very cold works

heater works 

defroster works

Both side power window works

Both side power lock works

Both side power door mirror works

Huge trunk space

comfortable ride

smooth quiet engine

smooth transmission shifting all of 5 speed

excellent running condition

excellent all around maintenance & safety checked up done by pro. mechanics

It just looks little old but everything works fine

perfect for just commuter car

5 passenger seat

manual shift 5 speed with reverse

3 manual transfer shift changer for FWD / HI-AWD / LO-AWD

gas saver up to about 30 mpg 

original oddmeter about 127k. mile

passed smog at 1 month ago

super clean interior 

color : champagne silver

straight body

never accident

clean title & smog certificate in hands

new parts : 
* Denso spark platinum plug 
* timing belt & bearing
* water pump
* gas filter
* trans. gear oil & deff. oil
* front brake pad & rear brake shoe
* engine oil
* many new hose changed
* valve cover gasket
* all 3 wiper blade ( such a 2 front & 1 rear )

tire tread life : 2 are 90% ( like new ) , 2 are 30% 

tire size ( 185 / 70 / 13 )

nothing to repair needs ( because well maintenance done )

passed smog

just ready to drive

reason for sale : Just need space & I have a another car , nothing wrong with this car


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One response to “4WD, Manual Hatchback!”

  1. TJDasen1 Avatar

    That would indeed make a nice winter commuter, but like you say, the rust would begin pretty quickly. And I'm thinking one can do better than 30 MPG. My 2010 Santa Fe almost makes that.

    Can an older, clean car be undercoated to prevent that from happening?