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Re: The SVX and you
Well said. Many times I've be nearly driven nuts by people who own 240s or Civics or Neons (ie; common cars which have a massive aftermarket full of cheap, bolt on parts), who just don't understand that I can't go out and buy a turbo kit or coilover system or stove pipe exhaust.
Unfortunately I think it's the low selling value of our cars that is driving this trend. Young people without a significant budget can buy these cars, but then aren't ready for the cost of repair, which can easily equal the purchase price of a cheaper SVX.
And seriously, budgeting for repair work isn't that hard. I'm a full time student, away from home during the school year, without a loan. I worked through the year and I now have nearly $6000 saved up for my 6MT swap. Two more paychecks and I'll be ready to buy everything.
Reality check people. It looks cool, it looks fast, it looks like it would have a myriad of bolt on parts available, but it's not. It's a 12-17 year old car that never caught on. It was never designed to be cheap, in 1990 or today.
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Chris
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