Used 1992 Subaru Loyale Wagon Consumer Reviews
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Not a bad car.
Simon, 10/12/2002
1992 Subaru Loyale 4dr Wagon 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Although this is a rather dependable veh, the biggest problem is the repair costs. The replacement parts for this car are insane. Many times mechanics, other than actual Subaru delears, are unable or unwilling to do the work due to the complexity of the design. For a low end automobile this not a good thing.
OK, but flawed
sub_guy, 12/28/2002
1992 Subaru Loyale 4dr Wagon 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Loyale is a fairly decent car, but at this date in time, the 1992 is probably not for most. There are some stupid design flaws, most noticably that the catalytic converter is right next to the CV boot. The result is that I have had to replace the axle twice in the three + years I have owned it. Plus, old Subarus are notorious for leaking oil. No balls in 4cyl engine.
Bought new, cheap maint, good mileage
mark u, 10/01/2008
1992 Subaru Loyale 4dr Wagon 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought new and only thing other than maintenance is EGR valve and fixing oil leaks. 133k for clutch, 90k and 70k for brakes and 182,000 miles on it now. I live in hills and still average 30 mpg with 80% commuting. It does leak oil now but I don't want to spend the money at this point to fix them. Uses very little oil (1/2 qt to change) very practical 4WD. It does go through CV boots. Only current problem is that I need to seem to run thinner oil for cold weather otherwise rattles top end on cold starts. Changed shocks and struts once - they are worn out now but still wears the tires evenly with all other original front end parts.
Facing North temperature
Guimont, 02/26/2003
1992 Subaru Loyale 4dr Wagon 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I drive a subaru for 3 years. The 4X4 is wonderful, it can get you out of any snow accumulation.
A Most Unimpressive Car
David , 02/15/2021
1992 Subaru Loyale 4dr Wagon 4WD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I remember my parents buying one in 1992, brand new. It had the pickup of a wheelbarrow. It was slow and the RPMs were very high at highway speeds. When it snowed, the four-wheel drive was activated by a button, and it worked, but the engine had such a small amount of horsepower and torque, it wasn't able to pull you through it most of the time. It wasn't long after my parents paid it off that they got rid of it. Too slow, too weak and very boring.
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