In spite of their low-rent status, 3-cylinder engine, and teeny little wheels, Subaru Justys never got the same level of mockery that Yugos or Geo Metros did. Perhaps it was the available 4wd, or the rugged-looking high-roof styling, or just their low profile due to low sales. Either way, with the standard powertrain, these are said to be pretty tough little cars. You can find this 1989 Subaru Justy 4wd for sale in Tacoma, WA for $3500.
Even Subaru was not above jumping on the subcompact bandwagon in the late 1980s, producing a small car to help Americans and others save on fuel costs. Of course, being Subaru, they figured out ways to do things differently. That’s how they ended up with not only a three-cylinder engine, but also the smallest all-wheel-drive car on the market. Of course, the all-wheel-drive detracted from this car’s main objective, saving on fuel. Needless to say, Subaru was not too successful in this endeavor – perhaps it would have gone better if they’d fitted a turbo to the all-wheel-drive car and called it the Justy WRX. Either way, these cars are surprisingly capable in rough terrain, and would have lasted longer were they not low-cost throwaway cars. You can find our survivor 1988 Subaru Justy for sale for $1800 in Alta Loma, CA.
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