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Well, I've been a Subaru owner before, have seen and marveled at the SVX. Just sold my 90 Prelude, because it was time, have a Pilot also, so its time to shop for a second car.
So a little input would be much appreciated. I've done much reading on the SVX and understand the weak point, trans, bearings and rotors. Although I’ve come across a fair number of SVXs with blown motors! Is this a problem? With these problems I've read people state that the SVX is a reliable car...is this true in the same sense as a Honda or a Toyota? Also when rotors, bearings, trans(+ added cooler) go and replaced is the problem solved or is it ongoing?? What are the parts availability, when (if) the trans goes...where do you get a replacement? Is Subaru still supporting the car with replacement part..are all the body parts available, if I get in an accident? Lastly, what are the common cost of repairs for a shop to perform; Trans replacement, rotor replacement, and bearing replacement? Thanks much for any input, Joe |
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[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] STi BBS wheels,legacy gt 4.44, 3" catback exhaust, Stance GR+ 7k/5k, QS Teflon adjustable endlinks, Hankook EVO 245/40/17, 95-LS escaine seats, GC8 V7 steering wheel, JDM clear corners, small car clear lenses, Alcyone badge, JDM rear taillight, 97 grille, stevesby bumper, PWR radiator, Perrin Crank pulley, Urethane Swaybar bushings, urethane diff bushings, DDM 6k 55watt lows and 4500k 35watt fog lights; $15/15min mod, Motorsport whs 22mm rear swaybar, QC shift kit, ToMyx intake, z32 aluminum calipers 13" rotors, nitrous express proton + wet kit. |
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[B]Tony '95 Polo Green SVX L AWD 62k '05 Ebony Pearl GT LTD Cobb Stage 1, Tein Coilovers, GFB BOV, Pzeros 6k '00 Green Forester S 78k |
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Remember the car is over 10 years old, and you will need to update the car. Once that is done, you will need to maintain it well because parts are expensive. Good luck!
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If you do look at cars available, my advice is to completely stay clear of anything which shows evidence of modifications and add ons. Pay for an original specimen which has not been buggered about, with and more than likely abused.
It is my opinion that this is a major factor involving in reported problems. My car has given excellent cost affective service as daily transport for seven years, since purchased as a used vehicle.
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Trevor, New Zealand. As a child, on cold mornings I gladly stood in cowpats to warm my bare feet, but I detest bull$hit! |
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[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] STi BBS wheels,legacy gt 4.44, 3" catback exhaust, Stance GR+ 7k/5k, QS Teflon adjustable endlinks, Hankook EVO 245/40/17, 95-LS escaine seats, GC8 V7 steering wheel, JDM clear corners, small car clear lenses, Alcyone badge, JDM rear taillight, 97 grille, stevesby bumper, PWR radiator, Perrin Crank pulley, Urethane Swaybar bushings, urethane diff bushings, DDM 6k 55watt lows and 4500k 35watt fog lights; $15/15min mod, Motorsport whs 22mm rear swaybar, QC shift kit, ToMyx intake, z32 aluminum calipers 13" rotors, nitrous express proton + wet kit. |
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Did Subaru update the SVX, from the 92 through the 97 model years? Are the later model years, more reliable?
Is there a document I can read, that has the changes from year to year? Thanks all, |
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