Auto loans: 1986 Subaru GL
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
Rent a 1986 Subaru GL for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
What to check when buying the 1986 Subaru GL
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (5), seat belts (3) and structure (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92V001000 | 1992-12-02 | suspension:rear | THE INNER ARMS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION IN AREAS WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED HEAVILY IN WINTER. |
| 90V086000 | 1990-05-07 | suspension:rear | CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT COULD CAUSE CORROSION OF REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, ESPECIALLY THE INNER ARMS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1986 Subaru GL?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1986 Subaru GL for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. The 1986 Subaru GL for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
What to check on the GL
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension, seat belts and structure; have those parts checked.
The numbers in plain words
Fuel use for this model year: Rating on request; heavier trucks and vans are often outside the EPA ratings.
The GL in everyday use
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with.
A good match for
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Drive it on your own roads
A test week in the GL tells you more than any review. Rent first, buy later: a week with the GL answers the big questions. Drive the GL on your commute before you commit to it.
What it costs to run
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Narrowing it down
Within the 1986 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
One more step
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1986 Subaru GL from us first.
Ask us about the 1986 Subaru GL
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1986 Subaru GL for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1986 Subaru GL
Does CarmaCars sell the 1986 Subaru GL?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1986 Subaru GL before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1986 Subaru GL have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.