[SVXMAN2001]

Congrats on getting your dream car. I honestly bit my tongue on your first post introducing yourself to the network. Sadly, what I had intended to write appears to be coming true.

You, my friend, are at the tip of the iceberg in terms of repairs and will most certainly spend significantly more bringing the svx to daily driver status.

Like you, I purchased (via loan) my SVX when I was 19, and am now 33 and am just NOW getting to the point where the vehicle is in good/excellent condition. I learned to do everything myself on the svx due to the maintenance costs. Even still my car is 25 years old and anything can go at any minute.

My advice, get out while you are ahead. If you pursue this car, like me, you'll be working for the next 10 + years fixing/repairing things along the way.

I know it's harsh to say and my advice will likely not be taken, but this car is not for a 19 year old with limited funds.