1995 Brilliand Red SVX L

[jcovey2.5]

I'm the new proud owner of this 95 Brilliant Red SVX L, AWD and ABS.
Has 80,000 miles on it and picked it up for $500!

The owner had it at a garage because all the fuses blew while hes was driving. The garage replaced the fuses and started unplugging harnesses. It started back up after the ABS module was unplugged. Then it sat for a while...
It will drive and runs well, but I am going to start with replacing the ABS module, along with the heater controls, and alternator because they were fried.

Other than that it looks pretty good, especially mechanically. It does need new struts, but there is two brand new ones in the trunk (might do Koni insert mod). All bushings look good and no rust, but it does need some new seals and gaskets here and there.

The interior is pretty dirty and is missing the sun visors, but hopefully I can get it cleaned up good.
The outside is decent. Paint is dull and has a few door dings and bumper scuffs, but nothing crazy. The worst of it is a dent along the outer edge of the drivers side fender.

Its going to be my DD and I'm getting rid of the escort (finally). I'm not going to get into a mod frenzy though. I already have one money pit sitting in my driveway haha. But I will get into doing stuff some day I'm sure.

I welcome any tips comments or suggestions, as I am still learning about the SVX!!!


Here's some crappy cell phone pics for now. Ill get some better ones after I get it home and cleaned up.

[Conn SVX]

EVEN after the repairs it will be worth it ...Looks good too me
PS add a little air to the front driver side tire too. No sun roof or we just can't see it . AWD right ?

[92 SVX]

I second that ^

[subeman90]

Originally Posted by Conn SVX

EVEN after the repairs it will be worth it ...Looks good too me
PS add a little air to the front driver side tire too. No sun roof or we just can't see it . AWD right ?

L = no sunroof,

nice car. I had a 95 Brilliant Red L SVX awhile back. great car!

Congrats on the score!

[kwren]

Originally Posted by jcovey2.5

I'm the new proud owner of this 95 Brilliant Red SVX L, AWD and ABS.
Has 80,0000 miles on it and picked it up for $500!

The mileage is a bit high at Eight hundred thousand miles, but @ $500, you can't kick about the price!

Keith

[Conn SVX]

I think that would be 80,000and 0 1/10s. the comma like the decimal point is the boss. 1.00000000000 is still one thousand and 8,000000000 is still 8,000 now 8,000,000,000 that is another story .

[SVX92-97]

There is no way that car has 800 Thousand miles, so for 80 Thousand you got one heck of deal. Nice find. I thought all 94-95 L models were FWD Best of luck with it, and welcome aboard

[svxcess]

Originally Posted by SVX92-97

I thought all 94-95 L models were FWD Best of luck with it, and welcome aboard

The 1994 "L" MODEL WAS FWD and no ABS. The "LS" model was FWD and had ABS and the LSi was AWD and ABS.

BUT

The 1995 "L" model was FWD standard. If you added the optional "Active Safety Group", you got AWD and ABS. Grey cloth, no leather, no sunroof, one-piece fold down rear seat.


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[kwren]

Originally Posted by Conn SVX

I think that would be 80,000and 0 1/10s. the comma like the decimal point is the boss. 1.00000000000 is still one thousand and 8,000000000 is still 8,000 now 8,000,000,000 that is another story .

Sort of like creating... or saving 8,000,000,000 jobs?

Keith

[Conn SVX]

I have the 110 and it handled a 200amp Sub woofer and stereo system for the PO. my lights are very bright and no sigh of dimming at idle. GO 4 it

[Green1995SVX]

I have never seen a front wheel drive 1995 L. I believe that all of them were fitted with the "Active Safety Group". I'm aware that the promotional material says it's an option, but I think they all came with that option.

[jcovey2.5]

Originally Posted by Conn SVX

I have the 110 and it handled a 200amp Sub woofer and stereo system for the PO. my lights are very bright and no sigh of dimming at idle. GO 4 it

Do you remember where you bought it from?

[svxcess]

Originally Posted by jcovey2.5

It will drive and runs well, but I am going to start with replacing the ABS module, along with the heater controls, and alternator because they were fried.

Try and score an ABS module from someone here on the network. They are $1500 new from Subaru. Just post your needs in the wanted or For Sale Forum, under SVX Parts Wanted. Click HERE

Climate Control module is easy to come by as well.

The best source for your alternator is Maniac Electric Motors. Click HERE. Less than $90.00 after you return your old core. Free shipping and a 2-year warranty.

Take your time, ask all the questions you have and use the search button frequently. Welcome to the family.




I have been to Bangor, Bar harbor, Deer Isle/ Stonington in the winter (but only in our Outback) Driving the SVX in a Maine winter has to be a blast!

If any country was Subaru country, Maine has to be it!!


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[jcovey2.5]

So can't figure out why it keeps stalling out once I put it into drive... Reverse works fine though. I did rev it a bit and slide into drive to get it moving but once the rpms drop it just stalls out again. I have no idea what would cause this. Also, just like the old alternator the new one gets VERY hot. Anyone have any ideas?

[SVX_MY_BABY]

Originally Posted by jcovey2.5

So can't figure out why it keeps stalling out once I put it into drive... Reverse works fine though. I did rev it a bit and slide into drive to get it moving but once the rpms drop it just stalls out again. I have no idea what would cause this. Also, just like the old alternator the new one gets VERY hot. Anyone have any ideas?

Have you let it warm up before putting it in drive? I had that problem after I let mine sit a few months in the winter. After I drove it a few days in a row the problem disappeared. Letting the trans warm up by a long idle helped.