Anybody ever own a Subaru Brat?

[BrooklynMW]

Just curious about ownership experience, maintenance, reliability, fun factor etc.

Thanks.

[dannyyisntt]

Mullet is optional

[slammin.e28]

Heard somewhere they rust....

...but they have T-tops....

....so they rust more.

[SpeicherBimmer]

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.

[OniKyan]

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.

[OniKyan]

N/A EJ22 are a relatively easy swap and you can even get adapter plates so you can bolt one to the original transmission.

[OniKyan]

[slammin.e28]

Rust.



I'd rather have a Dodge Rampage.

[camip]

They look badass but I remember hearing that the electronics for the lift/lower thing go out and your stuck in one position lol.

[BrooklynMW]

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.

[BrooklynMW]

N/A EJ22 are a relatively easy swap and you can even get adapter plates so you can bolt one to the original transmission.

I think this would be in order. I've owned subarus before and the EJ22 seems to be as bulletproof as the m20 (notwithstanding head gasket issues on the 2.5)

[lambo]

Do it lol

[shEck3lls0]

Are those rear seats even safe?

[slammin.e28]

Are those rear seats even safe?

Apparently they are 1980's safe....so, about as safe as your normal, run of the mill Dodge Colt front seats.

[QUKBMER]

Just dont roll it over with friends in back,unless ...........its an ex-wife / ex-girlfriend or friend that fucked your girl friend and its revenge time. Thats just my 2 cents worth.