Car financing: 1986 Subaru GL

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 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.

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1986 Subaru GL in the studio, a representative image
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For sale

We do not have a 1986 Subaru GL for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and 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.
1986 Subaru GL recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
92V0010001992-12-02suspension:rearTHE INNER ARMS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION IN AREAS WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED HEAVILY IN WINTER.
90V0860001990-05-07suspension:rearCONTINUOUS 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.

Buying the 1986 Subaru GL

CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1986 Subaru GL for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 1986 Subaru GL, see the figures and the checks worth doing.

A buyer's checks

Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on file, mostly about suspension, seat belts and structure.

What the specs mean

The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.

When the GL makes sense

It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.

What the GL is like

As a car, it is easy to drive and park in the city.

Rent it for a week first

Rent the GL first, and buy only if it fits your life. Try the GL on your commute, then decide. Rent the GL for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.

Year and trim

Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.

Money matters

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.

Ready when you are

Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.

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.

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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.

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.

Buying the 1986 Subaru GL

Does CarmaCars sell the 1986 Subaru GL?

Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only 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.