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#1
10-19-2003, 02:37 AM
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hi. newbie here with questions.
Hey I recently sold my old pride and joy. I have always liked SVX when i saw them go down the street. I was like those are so cool.
So I am looking at getting one. I just need some advice, are they a reliable car? How fast are they? Also what are the different trim levels ? I am moving from my 89 mirage, trying to get a more reliable kinda how biet (slower) car. Nothing. I also only have 4grand at the moment however there are several within 300 miles of me on autotrader selling for 4 or under. here is a link to the cars on autotrader Thanks for all your help guys. 
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10-19-2003, 03:55 AM
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Hi patrick, saw your links the red anniversary looks nice but im weary about the aftermarket wheels and radio usually means its been around the block. I'd take a look at the black 92 w/131,500 thats a little bit high in the mileage but if you want an svx you'll run into this. Did you look in the for sale section on the site and ebay? Anyway here are some things to look for, try to get the service records of the vehicle and find out if the transmission has been replaced or rebuilt and if so when. especially the 92's make sure the radiator has been upgraded and the external trannsimssion filter has been added. If you can get one with a bad transmission for a good price you could put a manual transmission in for around $2000, thats the route I'd take. (Do a search for further info on this). The svx is very reliable if properly cared for, the parts are extremly expensive compared to a mirage. It is fast enough to keep you happy for a long time but they don't take kindly to abuse. The rear wheel bearings are subject to premature wear so don't treat it like a rally car it's a GT car and due to the transmission it's a little on the heavy side. With this in mind take it easy on the brakes front rotors tend to warp quickly if you ever get them changed get a set of slotted rotors to help cooling. I hope I didn't scare you off but try to get a warranty esp. on the tranny.
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10-19-2003, 10:08 AM
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i know there are some other SVXers in KY...maybe one in your area...and if you ask, maybe one will comeon out and help ya look at the car. good luck and like michael said, do a quick search, you will get a lot questions answered
Kelli
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10-19-2003, 10:38 AM
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Wow, thanks for the great responses. I would love to meet a ky svxer, I haven't driven one of these cars yet. I like the styling, the fact there awd, and very luxurious looking on the inside. Also I am into fixing up cars that most ppl don't have. My 89 mirage was a Turbo Mirage 1/1500 of them ever made (including colt). I sold it to start something new, it would run a 11.8@119mph and was very very streetable.
Last edited by PatrickB; 10-19-2003 at 10:41 AM.
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10-19-2003, 11:53 AM
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they are not all AWD...and if you want a project car...get a cheap SVX with a dead tranny and put a 5 spd into, then you would be like totally awesome
  Kelli
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Previous owner of the Princess Pearlie "Dimples" as of 8/6/03 1992 LS-L Pearl 124k "Yeah, that thingy!" owner of the new 1992 LS-L Pearl "Susie" I am a pessimistic optimistic. I think the worst is going to happen, that way when it does, i don't feel as bad, but if the best happens, i am twice as happy.
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10-19-2003, 12:13 PM
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Pat i used to be a Mirage man, i had a 4g. I always liked the 89 from what i understood they were the easiest to tune and handled best. I hope your keepin that car also not easy to find one . Sorry to get off topic i just have a soft spot for those lil Mitsufishy's
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10-19-2003, 12:14 PM
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10-19-2003, 02:06 PM
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Also bear in mind that the 93's were leftover 92's, so generally suffer the same "first year" teething problems that a lot of the 92's suffer from (hestitation fixed with the crush mod, etc.).
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10-19-2003, 03:12 PM
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What is the guy smoking when he posted that red 93s are rare? There are fewer 96 and 97 (they are the same).
 They only made 301 of the 93 silver (25th) anniversary modes, so they are somewhat rare. 
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Lwin M. Maung (Member # 147) Current SVX: NONE Previous SVXes: 1994 LE Barcelona Red 107k 1992 LS-L Pearl White 143k 1994 LSi Bordeaux Pearl 220k 1992 LS-L Ebony Pearl 184k 1992 LS-L Liquid Silver 145k 1992 LS-L Liquid Silver 102k 1992 LS-L Ebony Pearl 123k Other current cars:2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Black If at first you don't succeed, CHEAT!
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10-19-2003, 03:42 PM
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10-19-2003, 05:04 PM
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93s are not left over 92s. There were 8000 92s imported to the US. All of them were white, green, black, silver but red was not introduced till 93. Yes they did sell a bunch of left over 92s in 93.
in 93, they added the center console lock and re-did the shifter unlock.
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Lwin M. Maung (Member # 147) Current SVX: NONE Previous SVXes: 1994 LE Barcelona Red 107k 1992 LS-L Pearl White 143k 1994 LSi Bordeaux Pearl 220k 1992 LS-L Ebony Pearl 184k 1992 LS-L Liquid Silver 145k 1992 LS-L Liquid Silver 102k 1992 LS-L Ebony Pearl 123k Other current cars:2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Black If at first you don't succeed, CHEAT!
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10-19-2003, 10:04 PM
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http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/v...r=&cardist=248
here is one thats 250miles away within my budget. i guess he is a member here. my question what is a 4EAT tranny?
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#13
10-19-2003, 10:23 PM
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Hi PatrickB and welcome to the site. Good luck on your search for a SVX.
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#14
10-19-2003, 10:26 PM
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Where are they getting the book vlaue on a 11 year old car with 130 miles on her? 4000 for that is a little on the high side regardless of condition and milage. I'd give at most 3000 for that. Why? It's 11 years old and values on the SVXes don't hold as well as they should.
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Lwin M. Maung (Member # 147) Current SVX: NONE Previous SVXes: 1994 LE Barcelona Red 107k 1992 LS-L Pearl White 143k 1994 LSi Bordeaux Pearl 220k 1992 LS-L Ebony Pearl 184k 1992 LS-L Liquid Silver 145k 1992 LS-L Liquid Silver 102k 1992 LS-L Ebony Pearl 123k Other current cars:2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Black If at first you don't succeed, CHEAT!
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10-19-2003, 11:14 PM
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