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hey fellas, im thinking of joining the subaru force i've been looking at a 95 Liberty 2.2 rallye edition, just looking for info on the car, what sort of power/torque, fuel figures, mechanical problems? its done 200,xxx kms and as it's gonna be my first decent ride don't want to spent big on repair bills.
thanks

Fair enough,
I've owned 2 Liberties, first one was Rallye sedan - just same what you're looking at, it has body kit, fog lights (if you have a sedan it'll have rear spoiler) also mags. (now have SkiFX wagon) Its powered by 2.2 litre EJ22, power is something like 98kw, I forget what nm of torque, fuel - you'll be getting around 550-650kms to a tank if you're careful..

EJ22s are most solid engines and they do not give any troubles unless you choose to abuse it, otherwise the Subaru will give it back badluck to you. Parts - they're reasonable if you do homework.
Make sure it has good service history then you know it has been well serviced specially timing belt. I know Subaru is more expensive than ford or holden, but they're more reliable if you look after it.
Cheers
AP

cheers mate thanks, i know nothing about subarus at all, so as much help as possible is greatly appreciated, Was looking at a XR6 but too expensive on fuel and not that reliable..with the amount of kms the Subie has how much longer would i be looking to get out of it roughly?

whereabouts are you?

gold coast mate, other side of the country lol

My 2.2 was still going strong after 250,000 and didn't use a drop of oil.As said before check the service history and if the timing belt has not been done,get it done.Also make sure you use good quality synthetic oil.

Yeah... my Gen 2 wagon is now 276,000kms and does not burn or use oil/drip oil at all, very strong engine. It is known that well look aftered Subaru can last upto 500,000kms or more or around that.
Cheers
AP

my wagon has over 300,000 and would not have needed anywork done on it untill a thermostate siezed....goodbye head gasket

thanks fellas, looks like i'm going to be a proud new owner of a liberty