New SVX on the way
 

Hi all,

I just bought a 1992 Black SVX with 83k miles on it. I bought it on an online auction and it will be delivered within the next few days. I can't wait. I have been driving a red 4cyl Wrangler for two years, and a little power will be welcomed. The seller said that the tranny is solid, so here's hoping he wasn't full of BS. Just want you all to know that your contributions to this site were a huge part of me buying a SVX with confidence and awareness of the possible problems that the car can bring.

Thanks,
Jared

Jared,
Welcome, and I too hope the PO wasn't yankin' your chain. There's nothing worse than haveing such a special experience being muddied by troubles off the bat. Although I've been bitten in the butt during my experience with these cars, I'm still a die-hard and happy owner. May you remain the same. Give us an update when she arrives.

Welcome to the site. If you have been bitten by the bug, you will love it no matter what. Like Randy said, I hope all goes well for you. They are so much fun when things are going good. :)

Here's your WELCOME greeting from me :):) Congrats on your purchase.... Hope you love it and it treats you dreat for years to come!!! Now we better start seeing you at some meets...

Welcome man, this place is amazing. I am so thankful i own the car i do just so i can be a part of this community. The car rocks. If its running good you will be amazed!!!

welcome home dude. No matter what anyone says, don't sell the car. The SVX is just like the potato chip--> Betcha can't buy just one and once you pop, you just can't stop. hope you like it.

Good color choice! :)

(Mine's an ebony too)

What's black and white and red all over?.................









Alycone's logo SVX with a bad ATF hose leak!!

(A little SVX Club inside humor....... )

-Mark

Grumble. :mad: :rolleyes: :p

Actually, my car does have a bad overflow hose, it's spraying ATF on the exhaust, yummy.

Welcome to the site
 

Yeah, another west coast Svx !! woohoo....Should be good for
the Reno meet I hope !!

Grumble, bad overflow ? sounds like the small ps return line
back by the RS rear firewall has the famous pinhole leak on yours.

Congratulations!!

Was the seller from Elkart, Indiana? If so I test drove that car on

Monday.

Best of luck on your new purchase! I hope it's everything you were promised it would be. :)

-Johnny

yes he was.....
 

Yes he was from elkhart, Indiana....please tell me that the car drove well....please!

I'll send you an e-mail

WELL WELCOME TO THE CLUB...I am a newby too...i'm even in the car biz (auto sales) and have been bit pretty hardcore with the SVX bug. I absoluty love mine....now remember with any used car you buy..you'll have an adjustment period...kinda like a marriage or relationship...some survive some don't. The ones that do.. took thier time to get to know things..such as in this case...how is thig car going to treat me..you don't know..cuz you don't know the history....

1st - Have it inspected and by a specialist.
(find the problems that exsist now so you won't be surprised)

2end - Get AAA or sumthing you never know when you might need it ;)

3rd - PAY somone to fix something right the 1st time...again use a specialist.

and remember with all cars...its pay a little now or a lot later...-lol-It can get expensive if you shortcut and don't get problems taken care of when they 1st come up.

Also I advise you to take it out on long runs 1-3 hours..get to know "her"..and traits..the "personality" of the car if you will... find the norm...where the temp gauge is and all that...and 4th and finally

HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS i've had mine for a month today and its my cars birthday this month (shes 10, #3352 4/94) -lol- just fyi these are my problems to date:

97,800 miles

-Had the timming, main drive belt & water pump replaced ($500)
-Power window broke (needed new cable and regulator) $150
-Loose exaust rattle ($180 to replace)
-Left switch for window control broken (had to replace whole console pane on driver side) $125
-Upgraded "fog lights" to super blue bulbs ($40.00)

Total Cost after a month of ownership $1,000 aprox.
and i still need to have some minor dents removed/paint touched up, tires, and trans oil cooler (cheap transmission insurance). So as you see you'll run into somone stuff little or big that needs attention...its a learning curve. Oh and i got re-ended a few weeks ago so i need to touch up the back bumper -lol- (yeah shes ok no damage)

but all minor work considering its 10 years old.