Car financing: 1987 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
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- Recalls
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For sale
Rent a 1987 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 1987 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 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (10), seat belts (4) and equipment (2). 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. |
| 89V103000 | 1989-06-23 | fuel system, gasoline | THE COMPOSITION OF CERTAIN NON-GENUINE REPLACEMENT PREHEAT TUBES CAN CAUSE COMBUSTION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car financing: the 1987 Subaru GL
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1987 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. Thinking about the 1987 Subaru GL? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Before you sign for the GL
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Reading the spec sheet
Fuel use for this model year: Rating on request; heavier trucks and vans are often outside the EPA ratings.
Size and space
Being a car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives.
Who rents the GL
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
A longer test drive
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the GL first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent first, buy later: a week with the GL answers the big questions.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Choosing the right one
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Within the 1987 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
When you know your dates
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
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 1987 Subaru GL from us first.
Ask us about the 1987 Subaru GL
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1987 Subaru GL for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1987 Subaru GL
Does CarmaCars sell the 1987 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 1987 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 1987 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.