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    Subaru Brumby Problems

    Are you having problems with your Subaru Brumby? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Subaru Brumby issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Subaru Brumby in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Small ute options in Australia?
    Answered by Paul Gover · 29 February 2016

    Sadly, the Jumbuck has gone the same way as the Subaru Brumby — the world now wants bigger utes. In any case, the Jumbuck was based on the old Mitsubishi Lancer, which meant it was barely safe, and Proton has insufficient funds to develop a new model.

    Proton Jumbuck ute alternative
    Answered by Paul Gover · 8 February 2015

    The short answer is no-one. Subaru was first with a half-tonne ute in its Brumby, which I owned and loved. But it has no plans for a replacement and neither does Proton, as all utes are now one-tonne and bigger. Hyundai revealed a ute based on the ix35 compact SUV at Detroit, but any production version is still a couple of years away.

    Used Subaru Brumby review: 1984-1994
    By Graham Smith · 29 January 2009
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    Checking out a brumby
    Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 1 April 2004

    THE Brumby is a good choice provided it is in good condition. They were a tough little truck, too tough for their own good, really, because some uncaring owners pushed them beyond reasonable limits in the belief they couldn't be broken. Look for underbody damage that would indicate a rough life off-road, and check drivelines carefully, particularly looking for damaged or split driveshaft rubber boots. They damage relatively easily and if not found and fixed quickly can lead to further damage to the driveshaft joints from mud and dirt.

    Extra brumby gear
    Answered by CarsGuide team · 12 February 2004

    The Brumby had a four-speed manual right to the end. It's possible someone has fitted a five-speed to improve highway performance, but it would have been a private conversion.

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