Representative photoRust repair for a 1987 Subaru XT
Rust repair for the 1987 Subaru XT: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 9.4 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 1987 Subaru XT for rust repair
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
1987 Subaru XT: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$3,125 | US$3,350 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,318 | $3,410 | $3,658 | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1987 Subaru XT
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about seat belts (1). 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Booking the work for the XT
Book rust repair for the 1987 Subaru XT with a short request, and rent a car while yours is in. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
Size and finish
As a small car, it is a straightforward size for this work. A car of this size is quick to work on compared with a large SUV. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; a repair visit is a good moment to ask whether each was done.
Getting a price
Send the year, the trim and what you want done; photos make the price more accurate. We reply within one business day with a time and a price. We confirm the price and the time with you before any work.
A car while yours is in
Pick the rental from our fleet; delivery is priced in the offer. While it is repaired, rent from us: an insurance replacement rental when the repair is a claim your adjuster approves, or at our usual rates. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
After the work
Ask us how to care for the work when you collect the car. Regular washes in winter help keep road salt from attacking the paint.
What goes into a quote
We explain the price in plain words if anything is unclear. Ask what is included, so you can compare quotes fairly. Two cars of the same model can need different work, so we quote each one.
How long you are without it
A clear timeline comes with every quote. Weather and curing times can change the schedule for some work.
What to bring
Arrive at the time we confirm, so the work can start on schedule. Take valuables and personal items out of the car before the work. Leave a phone number where we can reach you during the day.
Questions first?
Ready to book? Tell us about the car and when suits you.
Request rust repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Rust repair: the 1987 Subaru XT
Can I rent a car while my 1987 Subaru XT is in for rust repair?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book rust repair for my 1987 Subaru XT?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.