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Re: should i buy the SVX?
They're great cars, just don't expect to have the same ownership costs as your friend with a Civic that cost the same to buy. Parts are relatively expensive and not the easiest to find, but it's not a hard car to work on if you have some wrench time under your belt. I've done every bit of work on my car since I bought it, from oil changes to alignments to replacing the head gaskets last summer. I average $3000/year spent on the car, but I do a lot of modifications and work that isn't required.
The shift lock thing is a simple fix, there's a little module in the center console that needs to be replaced. I found one in a junk yard for free. Or you can just live with it.
Reliability wise... The engine is bullet-proof, but not idiot-proof. With good care and maintenance it will go a long distance, but it's no Chevy 350 that can live for 25 years without an oil change and rocks in the valve covers.
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