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07-10-2012, 02:03 AM
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Anybody ever own a Subaru Brat?
Just curious about ownership experience, maintenance, reliability, fun factor etc.
Thanks.
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07-10-2012, 03:11 AM
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Mullet is optional
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07-10-2012, 05:18 AM
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Heard somewhere they rust....
...but they have T-tops.... ....so they rust more.
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07-10-2012, 05:30 AM
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I know Subaru bolted bench seats in the bed to get around paying import tariffs when they were new....and I have only seen two running examples in my lifetime.
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07-10-2012, 06:49 AM
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I think they're pretty cool. Would be a fairly unique base for a WRX engine. I'd definitely be removing the seats from the truck bed if I got a pre 1985 though. Over here they're called a Brumby and didn't get the rear seats though. Subaru only put them in for the USDM market to avoid the 25% tariff for light trucks.
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07-10-2012, 06:54 AM
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N/A EJ22 are a relatively easy swap and you can even get adapter plates so you can bolt one to the original transmission.
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07-10-2012, 06:58 AM
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07-10-2012, 07:22 AM
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Rust.
 I'd rather have a Dodge Rampage. 
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07-10-2012, 09:56 AM
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They look badass but I remember hearing that the electronics for the lift/lower thing go out and your stuck in one position lol.
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07-10-2012, 12:22 PM
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There's been an '84 on Los Angeles CL I've had my eye on...doesn't seem to be getting snatched up. Low miles, repainted Outback spruce pearl green, 5 sp transmission installed. Interior looks shabby, jumper seats seem to be gone.
But I've always wanted one of these. Might be a fun beach beater/Marshall half stack hauler/camper.
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07-10-2012, 12:24 PM
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Do it lol
 
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07-10-2012, 07:12 PM
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Are those rear seats even safe?
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07-11-2012, 11:31 AM
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Just dont roll it over with friends in back,unless ...........its an ex-wife / ex-girlfriend or friend that waffleswaffleswaffleswafflesed your girl friend and its revenge time. Thats just my 2 cents worth.
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