Hello it's mike,

I don't think you would ever find trans replacement info there (carfax), but you might find history of it through the dealer, which is free. They would have record of every and any time the subaru dealership(s) had put in a trans.
How much is an inspection? : I would be willing to do the inspection for half the price of a "basic 1 hr. used car inspection" because I do love these cars. That equates to about $60 and I might show up driving the '92 svx. How close to Chicago is it?
I generally charge 15/hr including gas for travel if it's over 10 mi. away from Evanston (city just N of Chicago ).
I could give you the full print out from carfax to.
I have a diagnostic scanner on my laptop but unfortunatley It is OBDII which started in '95.
Mike S
Illinois plate: SVXLNT 3