I have a 2wd w/ 5spd. It was a hand me down but I have had no reason to complain. I got it w/ 155000 miles and it now has 230000 reliable miles on it. The only semi-major repairs have been a water pump and altenator, which usually wear out after that many miles on any car. For a cheap car, the build quality is great and the interior materials are far superior to …

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mistersnappy, 08/18/2002

1990 Subaru Loyale 4dr Sedan 4WD

We bought this car from a family member 3 years ago. It has a peppy engine and after a brief engine problem, it has never failed us. We've put over 29,000 miles on it without a problem. The 4WD works like a gem. It's a 5 speed manual and I get 35 miles to the gallon on the highway and around 27 in the city.

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K. Spernak , 08/13/2003

1990 Subaru Loyale 4dr Wagon 4WD

If you are looking for a great ski car this is the one! My 1990 subaru wagon will plow through the snow when I see SUV's stuck on the side of the road. I drive to the ski mountain five or six days a week during the winter months. During the summer time it is a great car for lugging around my climbing gear on back roads. If this car can handle southern oregon/ northern …

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GXE, 12/05/2003

1990 Subaru Loyale Turbo 4dr Wagon 4WD

This car is very dependable. Has never left me stranded and has gone through some high snowfall winters with no problems. Great gas mileage and the 4WD makes winter driving real easy. The only downside is that this car seems to rust to pieces underneath. Almost all my repairs have been due to rust. In addition this car is notorious for engine oil leaks - don't bother …

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Hatchback

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	25 MPG
Cost to Drive	$149/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	19.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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