Subaru Justy Hatchback 1986-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Useful, small 4wd if cheap.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good on consumables, spare prices insulting.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfy, even on motorways. Little noisy at speed, good visibility.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fine. 3-cylinder surprisingly revvy and nippy at mid-range.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Engine wonderful, bodywork abismal. Rusts in front of your eyes.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Only children care about that.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good seats, nice driving position. Fine for 300 miles at a time.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Don't think it would be very good, but thankfuly the bigger cars are more appealing to thieving scum.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Crap. Local dealer an incompetant rip-off merchant.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Fine. Replaced radiator and alternator (dealers wanted £350 and £180 respectively) used motorfactors.

    Other

    Just rip-off spares prices from Suburu, even though many parts used in other Asian cars.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No