Brilliant Red '97 LSi

fun173 · #1 08-27-2011, 05:44 PM

Location of the SVX: Newton, MA

Year: 1997

Model: LSi

VIN: JF1CX8657VH100105

Manufacture date: 8/96

Paint Color: Brilliant Red

Interior Color: Beige

Miles: 110,3XX (Mileage will go up some as I am still driving the car)

Location: Newton, MA

Options: Sunroof, Heated/power mirrors, Power drivers seat, Leather interior, Fog Lights, Remote door locks, Cd player

AWD or FWD: AWD

Modifications: Custom Red Cross Drilled/slotted red brake rotors with ceramic pads. Custom red carbon fiber vinyl dash trim kit. 07 STI rims with 4 brand new (2k miles) Continental Extreme contact DWS tires. Custom LED grille modification. Guigiaro graphics on side. "SVX" sunroof wind deflector.

Major service: See attachment.

Engine Condition: The engine has a rough idle, it lessens up when the a/c is on, drives well at speed and is great on the highway. No other issues that I am aware of.

Maintenance Records: Have records of all work done since 87,000 miles. The car has a clean title.

Transmission condition: Seems fine to me. Never any problems.

Glass condition: Very good, normal scratches on drivers side window, some small windshield wiper marks on passenger side windshield and a small chip on the drivers side that was filled in 2 weeks ago.

Type of tires and remaining tread: Continental Extremecontact DWS All seasons. Only 4 months old with approximately 2000 miles. Smoked chrome slicers have Fuzion all season/ winter tires stock size with a around 7k on them. They are great in the snow.

Type of wheels: Gold BBS and smoked chrome stock slicers.

Interior condition: Very good, drivers seat has small hole in the back (see pictures) Front floor mats a little worn.

Body condition: Looks good to me. A few door dings and minor scratches, mirrors are faded a bit. Waterfall grille and original 97 grille are nice.

Known defects or problems: Rough idle. The idle is smoother when the A/C is running, master window switch will put down the passenger window but not bring it up. ( you have to reach over and pull it up with the passenger side switch). CD player will take n and eject a disc but has never read a disk for me. Rear wiper fluid does not work. Makes a spraying sound but no fluid comes out. Rear speakers rattle sometime.

Comments about the car: The car had extensive work on it before I got it. Transmission, power steering and radiator fluids have been changed. Spark plugs, MAF and PCV changed last September. Both catalytic converters, oxygen and knock sensors were changed at 101,000 miles.. A/C works great. 2 year old battery, cross-drilled and slotted brakes with ceramic pads with approx. 3000 miles on them.

Asking price: $3500 firm. Offer is good until my new car arrives and is traded to dealer if not sold. Good until new car comes in, anticipation about 1-2 weeks. No selling sight unseen. The car is AS-IS and you will have to sign paperwork agreeing that its as is when you purchase.

There are some pictures scattered through here:
I will add more in depth ones later tonight.

http://s1118.photobucket.com/albums/k619/fun173/

Here are better pictures of the car http://s1118.photobucket.com/albums/...VX%20Pictures/

fun173 · #2 08-27-2011, 05:47 PM

Here is the maintenance records I have.

Forgot to add there is a clean carfax.

svxcess · #3 08-27-2011, 06:23 PM

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Bijan,

Good luck with the sale. With the timing belt being done only 10K ago and the plugs being done only 3K ago, this should be a solid driver with just minor issues.

The STI wheels, tires and alternator are worth almost $1000 by themselves.

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Conn SVX · #4 08-27-2011, 08:35 PM

What is this a picture of or why is it for where in MASS? ....

http://s1118.photobucket.com/albums/k619/fun173/New%20SVX%20Pictures/?action=view&current=DSCF8100.jpg

fun173 · #5 08-27-2011, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conn SVX

What is this a picture of or why is it for where in MASS? ....

http://s1118.photobucket.com/albums/k619/fun173/New%20SVX%20Pictures/?action=view&current=DSCF8100.jpg

Not exactly sure what you're asking. That's the trunk open just to show how clean it is. No dirt or anything tucked into the trunk crevis. The pics were taken in Newton MA, 10 miles outside of Boston.

fun173 · #6 08-29-2011, 12:24 PM

This is a nice car.

Subix · #7 08-29-2011, 02:51 PM

wish I had my stock monies, I would buy this without a second thought... even though I recently clearly stated I would buy now more after the Laguna

I lied!

...but a 97?

Whomever picks this up, I envy you! Someone has to pick this up before it goes to a dealer....

Sean486 · #8 08-29-2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fun173

Alright, $2500 for YOU guys

:P

I had a really good look at this car a few months ago at Reading. The body looks great, nice paint and no rust. The interior looked clean as well. Most definitely worth more than the asking price, especially considering the Bbs wheels and new tires. If I had the money I would jump on it. Good luck with the sale, I really hope someone buys it rather than it being traded.

fun173 · #9 08-29-2011, 05:23 PM

I'm not trading it in. It did not work out with the dealer. Come thursday it goes on craigslist for more and no alternator

My car will be in in october so I am not worried about selling it now.

subeman90 · #10 08-29-2011, 06:30 PM

what did you buy?

Evo?

fun173 · #11 08-29-2011, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subeman90

what did you buy?

Evo?

I bought a Scion TC RS7. No. it does not compare to an svx driving wise, but it has a nice sound system and that's what them darn kids are into these days

SVX92-97 · #12 08-29-2011, 08:53 PM

John, you should buy this car like you said you might. C'mon you need another svx to tinker with, there is nothing left to do to your pristine green machine

subeman90 · #13 08-30-2011, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fun173

I bought a Scion TC RS7. No. it does not compare to an svx driving wise, but it has a nice sound system and that's what them darn kids are into these days

nice car...stupid commercial

tellin' ya, you should have bought the Evo

fun173 · #14 09-05-2011, 03:31 PM

This is a nice car.

svx1999 · #15 09-09-2011, 08:37 AM

Well you have caught my attention. as I always wanted 2 SVX's...
Damn that's like having 2 Great Danes ( done that already) While everyone is telling me. I need another car, ( cough something bigger) and yes I agree I would like something a tad bigger and that gets better mileage, has a warranty. I haven't made up my mind what I like just yet.. In part I'd like another Subaru, a newer one but ugh the thought of payments.. This whole Newer car thing is sitting on the back burner.. the WAY WAY WAY back burner until I get some other things sorted.. In the mean time I can always pursue an SVX at the right price in the right condition and mileage. Yours looks sweet.. So if you still have it lets chat. email me here or bluesilver331@gmail.com

Thanks SVX1999