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I had the fever sooo bad to get another SVX. I had one for a short time a couple of years ago and I've missed it ever since. I have been lurking here envious of those of you with the good taste to have one or more of these great cars.
I live in the Chicago area. About a month ago a local car critic (Dan Jedlicka) wrote a story about the SVX and I reached critical mass. I frantically searched classifieds and message boards trying to scratch that italian body, H-6 engine, half window, pleeease let the trannny be OK itch.
I bought a plane ticket to Nashville,TN to pick up a green '95 that had been inspected, only to have it sold before I could get there.
I was ready to fly to Brooklyn for a claret '97 lsi, that was sold before I could get it inspected.
I drove to Indiana, Michigan and several Chicago suburbs on my quest.
Finally saw an ad for a '93 silver anniversary with 51k on it in columbus, Ohio. After a little phone haggling I jumped on a plane after work and drove it back in time for work the next day. The ride back was amazing, we bonded immediately.
So, what should I do to take care of this incredible machine? read all the posts about trans and wheel bearings. How long do the OEM struts last? What needs to be said to Subaru to get the tranny upgrades?

Sorry for the long post.

Dave

Dave

I am glad that you found your car. I bought a 93 from Columbus as well. It took me a little longer to get it home though. (2 days). The best way to find out how to care for the car is start reading all of the posts and you will learn lots. You can also do some searches to get information about any subject that comes to mind. Good luck :)

Congratulations. I am happy to see you purchased such a low mileage car. Hope to see you soon at a local meet.

Welcome.

Your's being a '95 shouldn't need any tranny upgrades. You may, however want to install an after market tranny cooler just to be safe. The main problem with the early models is tranny death due to over heating. I believe the '95 tranny has improved fluid flow over the earlier models.

Ensteele,
Wow, that was a long way to go for an SVX!
What is it about Columbus and low mileage '93's?
On the way back I was driving in a pack of cars going 85-90 mph, I got kinda nervous when I saw the state police on the median but no one slowed down. At first I thought this is great then I realized the Columbus sniper was still at large.


Dave

Kayvon,
I'm looking forward to the next meet. I'll keep an eye on the local thread.

Dave