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Posted: 10/15/2021 8:46:37 PM EDT
[#1]
The Brat and Eagle were a couple of my favorite cars when I was a little kid.
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Posted: 10/15/2021 8:46:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I remember looking at them when new. There was some regulation regarding importation that it could NOT be a truck. The rear seats had to be welded in to make it a "passenger car". I did have a Subaru GL coupe. Early subarus tended to dissolve in salt quickly. Those that didn't had leaking head gaskets or burned a lot of oil. I had another one that burned about a quart of oil in 200 miles! I had a GL coupe too. The thing was rusting apart. And we don't salt the roads here. |
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Posted: 10/15/2021 8:46:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If I've ever seen a Subaru Brat in person, I don't remember it. I do remember this, though:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVg1wvvxXswHoly hell, I remember that sort of. |
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Posted: 10/15/2021 8:49:03 PM EDT
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Back in 1984 I knew a guy who owned a Brat. He loved that vehicle, it was great in winters. Then one day he took a turn on a city street and a front wheel fell off. It wasnt a bushing or ball joint failure, rust had destroyed the frame.
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Posted: 10/15/2021 8:49:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I had one of those..Subaru XT Turbo. That car handled like it was on rails and would haul ass...lots of fun in the snow. Quote HistoryQuoted: I had one of those..Subaru XT Turbo. That car handled like it was on rails and would haul ass...lots of fun in the snow. 
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Posted: 10/15/2021 8:53:47 PM EDT
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I’ve owned an ‘81 Brat, 4 speed manual
It was alot of fun in the mud & snow, in 4 low it really crawled I even used it to pull a friend in a Land Cruiser out who was stuck in snow |
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Posted: 10/15/2021 8:55:35 PM EDT
[#7]
Bi Drive Recreational All Terrain Vehicle.
B.R.A.T. They were cool. |
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Posted: 10/15/2021 8:56:46 PM EDT
[#8]
Jaime Pressly drove one in “ My Name is Earl”. Makes it the ultimate redneck trailer trash car.
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Posted: 10/15/2021 8:57:27 PM EDT
[#9]
I liked them
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Posted: 10/15/2021 9:00:50 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/15/2021 9:14:28 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They're supposed to be bringing the Brat back in 2023, though no jump seats. They will screw it up and totally miss the mark I'm sure. |
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Posted: 10/15/2021 9:15:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Reminded me that there used to be a similar Dodge Rampage / Plymouth Scamp and the VW Rabbit pickup. I still see a VW pickup running around the area from time to time. Powder blue and ugly as sin. |
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Posted: 10/15/2021 9:17:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If I've ever seen a Subaru Brat in person, I don't remember it. I do remember this, though: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVg1wvvxXswIs that Oliver from the Brady Bunch? |
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Posted: 10/15/2021 9:17:26 PM EDT
[#14]
Gay shit didn't fly with previous generations.
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Posted: 10/15/2021 9:19:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You have my attention. https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2023-subaru-brat-rendered-as-forester-pickup-truck-156725.html Meh. I want something closer to the original, something with two doors and T tops. Not everything has to be a crew cab. |
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Posted: 10/15/2021 9:19:42 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They sort of did with the Baja. My grandpap loves his. He's had 3 of them over the years. I would have done terrible terrible things for an STI Baja with some WRC style shit thrown to it. It's basically an Impreza with a short bed. https://motocrossactionmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/greySubaru3.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: They're supposed to be bringing the Brat back in 2023, though no jump seats. You have my attention. They sort of did with the Baja. My grandpap loves his. He's had 3 of them over the years. I would have done terrible terrible things for an STI Baja with some WRC style shit thrown to it. It's basically an Impreza with a short bed. https://motocrossactionmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/greySubaru3.jpg STI version now would be nice. I am honestly thinking of a Santa Cruz when my Baja dies. Jeep wants too much for the Gladiator but I love that too. |
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Posted: 10/15/2021 9:23:51 PM EDT
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I thought they were cool as a kid. I don't think they were really made all that well (early Subarus seemed to rust away quickly). They still look pretty cool.
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Posted: 10/15/2021 9:24:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They made a turbo model that was 230hp. STI version now would be nice. I am honestly thinking of a Santa Cruz when my Baja dies. Jeep wants too much for the Gladiator but I love that too. Yeah, but an STI with like....~350 would be way more...fun? Wicked? I just want something I can throw a set of big tires on, a *real* modest lift - and then go pretend to be Ken Block in. 
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Posted: 10/15/2021 9:24:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: All the 70s/80s mini pickups (Brat, Dodge Rampage, Chevy Luv, Datsun pickup, VW Rabbit pickup) were cool even though almost all of them rotted away into dust. I ran the wheels off a 78 Datsun, an 85 Nissan and an 89 Toyota. The Toyota's engine started running poorly so i gave it to one of my brothers. He still has the old girl. Body is still in fair shape. My youngest brother has been doing a partial restore on an old 79 Toyoto. He's trying to keep it as stock as possible. I either forgot how small the cabs were on those mini trucks or i got bigger.  |
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Posted: 10/15/2021 9:30:08 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I remember looking at them when new. There was some regulation regarding importation that it could NOT be a truck. The rear seats had to be welded in to make it a "passenger car". It needed the rear seats to avoid the chicken tax. It could've been imported without the seats, but then it would have been considered a truck and therefore subject to the tax. |
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Posted: 10/15/2021 9:30:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I wanted one badly in '78, but I was an E2 squid and $3800 bucks (new) was just out of the question. You sound like me. I also wanted one, but being young and semi poor would alllow for only one vehicle. |
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Posted: 10/15/2021 9:31:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Quality and Badass, don't always go hand in hand. EtA. Just ask Porsche owners. |
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Posted: 10/15/2021 9:32:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The Brat and Eagle were a couple of my favorite cars when I was a little kid. One of our elderly guards at work had and occasionaly drove an Eagle. It looked practically new. |
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Posted: 10/15/2021 9:40:43 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They sort of did with the Baja. My grandpap loves his. He's had 3 of them over the years. I would have done terrible terrible things for an STI Baja with some WRC style shit thrown to it. It's basically an Impreza with a short bed. https://motocrossactionmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/greySubaru3.jpg Oh yeah, I know about the Baja. Every now and then I get the itch to find a Turbo. |
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Posted: 10/15/2021 9:43:18 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/15/2021 9:43:28 PM EDT
[#26]
Nope
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Posted: 10/15/2021 9:43:38 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryIf they dropped the 2.4L turbo in that I’d have to think really hard about upgrading from the Fozzy XT. |
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Posted: 10/15/2021 9:44:32 PM EDT
[#28]
A buddy and I buried one up to the window ledge in a muddy cornfield. Turns out it wasn't as bad ass as we thought; had to be pulled out by another friend with a Jeep. Still a lot of fun.
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Posted: 10/15/2021 9:57:05 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: If I've ever seen a Subaru Brat in person, I don't remember it. I do remember this, though: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVg1wvvxXswIs that Cousin Oliver from The Brady Bunch? |
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Posted: 10/15/2021 11:25:42 PM EDT
[#30]
Quoted: They sort of did with the Baja. My grandpap loves his. He's had 3 of them over the years. I would have done terrible terrible things for an STI Baja with some WRC style shit thrown to it. It's basically an Impreza with a short bed. https://motocrossactionmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/greySubaru3.jpg What stopped me from a Baja was the same complaint I have about almost all the small trucks. Bed length. Same car with only 2 doors would be sweet especially in a turbo trim. A Outback or Ascent with a bed would be cool. Apparently Australia is the only big market that wanted UTE's. That looks like another bullshit article about nothing. Was there some kind of actual release about a new BRAT rig? |
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Posted: 10/15/2021 11:37:27 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: If I've ever seen a Subaru Brat in person, I don't remember it. I do remember this, though: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVg1wvvxXswThat is easily among the most "1980s" things I've ever seen. Right up there with this:  Hulk Hogan Real American (official video) / Theme Song |
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Posted: 10/15/2021 11:39:15 PM EDT
[#32]
Pretty cool. I mean, it's not Vehicross cool, but it's pretty close.
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Posted: 10/15/2021 11:43:28 PM EDT
[#33]
My friends mom had one when I was a kid. We would sit in the back and yell at her to swerve. She would swerve back and forth and we had a blast. She'd probably be arrested for endangering children or some shit if done in current times.
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Posted: 10/15/2021 11:51:12 PM EDT
[#34]
they burned oil for sure but were cool as hell.
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Posted: 10/15/2021 11:55:19 PM EDT
[#35]
Buddy’s dad had one growing up. Was always a little awkward at red lights staring at the people in the car behind you.
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Posted: 10/16/2021 12:22:49 AM EDT
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Subaru was practically an unknown brand in the 70s.
 Subaru Ads / Commercials Compilation 1980-1990 |
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Posted: 10/16/2021 12:25:14 AM EDT
[#37]
Hell ya! I'd drive one.
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Posted: 10/16/2021 12:25:16 AM EDT
[#38]
 Regular Car Reviews: 1987 Subaru BRAT |
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Posted: 10/16/2021 12:26:48 AM EDT
[#39]
I want this with a WRX powerplant and a 5 speed.
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Posted: 10/16/2021 12:27:57 AM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: According to wiki: |
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Posted: 10/16/2021 12:28:38 AM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I want this with a WRX powerplant and a 5 speed. https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2006_subaru_baja_1614006685ef9bcf3f8e1AD69BF03-6CC4-4674-A91D-AB731CB1CFFD.jpeg |
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Posted: 10/16/2021 12:33:38 AM EDT
[#42]
Lots of Subarus and Eagles in Aspen back in the early 80's. 4wd/AWD was a winter necessity.
I drove Subaru Outbacks, and an old Loyale for years. |
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Posted: 10/16/2021 12:36:47 AM EDT
[#43]
One of the hottest ladies I have ever known drove one of those in the late nineties. Damn she was fine.
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Posted: 10/16/2021 12:36:51 AM EDT
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The Baja also, Subaru always seems to be 4-10 years ahead of the game and except for the Outback. Never gets the big returns. All the new mini (haha) pick-ups good for a run to the mall can basically be traced to the Baja (I know, I know, lets not get picky, modern mini's).
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Posted: 10/16/2021 12:47:00 AM EDT
[#45]
I'd drive one with an LS motor, Lockers and a Ford 9" rear. Some skinny 10ply about 36" tall... Wouldn't even need a turbo to have fun...
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Posted: 10/16/2021 12:49:58 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Longer bed than a lot of new small trucks. Thing would probably do alright now. Much like the AMC Eagle wagon they were before their time |
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Posted: 10/16/2021 12:50:42 AM EDT
[#47]
Dad had one as a kid. I loved riding in the back of it. The rear seats (in the bed) had these fighter pilot joysticks, was great fun.
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Posted: 10/16/2021 12:51:24 AM EDT
[#48]
Ford wants their Ranchero back
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Posted: 10/16/2021 12:51:43 AM EDT
[#49]
Hunk o junk
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Posted: 10/16/2021 12:53:38 AM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Hunk o junk Some dude with a mullet drove off with your high school sweetheart in a brat, amiright?
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