A friend in need of help...

A friend of mine has been trying to post on the board here for a while, and has been having computer difficulties, so he asked me to make a post for him. Below is the post he asked me to make. I should preface this with the fact that the dealer has offered to buy the car back...
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Well I just got the dreaded "new svx trans repair" and belive me it was a nightmare. IT was still under dealer warranty but the repair was a neccesity so they agreed to go for a new one or an all SOA rebuilt parts and such. I pushed for a SOA reman for days and days continuosly blown off because SOA is really no different from the generic one. I was frustrated they wouldnt listen and were goin to put in a trans they were getting for under a $1000 and the whole job for about $1500 when i was fully aware that a SOA tranny goes for about $2300. I cant image that the parts are the same if one is $1500 more than the other but the garage repeatedly criticized me that they work on these cars "all the time." obviouslly they dont... they started with just being cheap-o-s and going with the insurance comp and trying to rebuilt with generic parts, quoted 3-4 days. 2 WEEKS LATER without my SVX they call and say they are having major problems and it is dropping to nuetral when the gas pedal is recessed in 3rd. idiots. they spent a few more days trying to fix it and then just ordered some generic 4EAT trans for like $850 and put it in. THis is about a month after they started to work on it. Drive it home, smoke is pouring out every crack and opening from the engine even into the cabin. The trans case is cracked, bad. Take it back up and they say they will call me next week! Ive had it , I want my SVX back and to be done with this. Heres the best part, i call to see how it is coming along and they are just going to weld the case together. Good idea... now i have learned by a slip of the tounge from a person from the insurance company that the trans was already slopply tampered with before but i was under the impression it was original. This probably casued some of the difficulty in the swap and rebuilding but this is out of control. Should I keep this car because i am almost certain more tranny problems with come up and i would rather no return to this miserable garage. WHat a mess but thanks for any advice.
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Anyway, if y'all could just reply to the thread with the helpfull guidance you are all so good with, both andrew and I would be greatly appreciative.

-Mike

[LarryIII]

Take the buy back money from the dealer and give him the car. Take the money and search for a new SVX.


Larry III

[Beav]

Originally posted by LarryIII
Take the buy back money from the dealer and give him the car. Take the money and search for a new SVX.


Larry III

Agreed. It sounds as though they have put their hands on many things and who knows how many more items are now 'intercoursed' up.

Beav

Originally posted by Beav


Agreed. It sounds as though they have put their hands on many things and who knows how many more items are now 'intercoursed' up.

Beav

Couldn't agree more with Larry iii & Beav!


Randy (About to go through the tranny replacement) ii

[1994SubaruSVX]

yourself from that car. it is a ticking bomb. nagging svx problems = really expensive repair bills.

Hey, my head lights are as dull as they can be. When ever someone has them ready let me know i would pay a reasonable amount (i dont wanna sell my organs) for a set.

and.. how can i change the middle portion betwwen the head lights? grille or something more simple/stylish

I mean, when someone has or can get "clear head lights" give me a ring. and the corner lights are nto gettign any clear??

[Aredubjay]

First off, I'll make it unanimous on the return of the car. They are obviously a crap outfit. You should have plenty to choose from in your area. Just be patient.


Secondly, "Kam" what in the hell are you talking about? Would you like for me to move your posts to the correct thread?

this belongs to an other thread, they were discussin on making clear headlight..