New to SVX

[jkp]

Finally I can post on this forum. Though not new to Subaru ( have a 2000, 2001 RS25, both coupes, and 2005 3.0R sedan ) this is my first exposure to the SVX . Mine is a Laguna blue , 1994 , originally a FWD, converted to AWD . This particular one was around the corner from where I live - I have not seen enough of them to have paid close much attention to them, But this one caught my eye. Literally, year after year, I would drive by, and it never moved in the driveway. Last inspected in 2016 , it languished. I would go out of my way to drive by, hoping to see a for sale sign, but that never occurred , Finally, I got to meet the owner, I told him, if he ever decided to sell, I might be interested. Well, kid number 3, and the fellow decided that whatever his plans were, it just wasn`t going to happen. He contacted me, I asked how much, he said $500, which was what the wrecking yard offered him. Now the last thing I need is another car, but how do you say no to a $500 car , which you`ve been watching for years ? Amazingly, it ran, even with old gas. The rotors, which are slotted and cross drilled were very rusty, from sitting exposed , outdoors, for years. The calipers were surprisingly free, lubed them up. Installed some aggressive semi-metallic pads, and the rotors cleaned up. Exhaust needs some the work, the transmission binds, the 4.44 gearing took some getting used to . But the car is solid . I live in wester New York, where salt is over used all winter. As this car originally came from Oklahoma, then Florida, sitting for so long means it was only exposed to one or two winters up here. It has hail damage, but not noticeable from a distance. Far from perfect , but worth saving. Drove it to work yesterday, and had a smile on my face all the way there. So far, the SVX people I have encountered ( on line ) have been very friendly and helpful . I apologize for this being so lengthy , but this car peeked my interest . Kindly regards, Kel