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Old 08-20-2003, 09:24 AM
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First - welcome to the site. This is where you should be able to get about any information that you are looking for.

Now about the car. The first SVXes were manufactured in 91, but came out in 92, so were all sold as 92s. That is not a problem, because about half of the 92 were built then.

That is a good price on the car if it is in good shape. I would look at the car in general. Is the paint good, interior good, general shape? Does the car have any maintenance records, or is there any history about the car. Look at the engine - are there any oil leaks, around the valve covers, or power steering tank. Is the engine clean or dirty. Generally how does it look. Check the dipsticks. How does the oil look? The transmission oil dipstick is towards the back and has a yellow handle. Check it and smell the oil. Does it smell burnt, or like it should. Is the color good, or very dark?

When you test drive, listen to the noises. Does it have a rumble or whine in the rear of the car, that might be wheel bearings. Listen to how the car shifts. Does it hesitate in any of the gears? Are the shifts crisp and sharp? How does the engine sound. I would check the windows and make sure they work, radio, CD, AC etc to make sure they all work. Check to see if the cruse control works. Wipers front and back, etc. When you break, does it stop without feeling like the rotors are warped?

The major problem areas to worry about is the transmission, wheel bearings, and brakes. Those are the most common problems. The other thing that you don't want is a car that has not been maintained, or abused.

Good luck with the car. Let us know how it comes out, and again, welcome to the site.
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[COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430
1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739
1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831
1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680
1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229
1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car)
1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913
1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164
1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176
1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215
1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223
1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408
1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484
1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525
1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624
1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961
1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855
1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872
1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097
2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951
1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420

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