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I'm feeling left out here in Vancouver Canada
Just thought I'd ask about any Vancouver SVX owners out there?
And if so, has Carfax shown any real data on Canadian SVX's? Reason I'm asking: I'm currently looking at 2, both 92's in Vancouver, but don't want to get stuck with the wrong one.
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Chris G 92 Pearlie, sold @ ~209k miles. Now owned by Tim. Current Ride, 1985 Honda Aero 80, stock 3024 klms |
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Re: I'm feeling left out here in Vancouver Canada
All carfax seems to report is where the car was registered. (That's all it showed for mine)
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I'm not a Vancouverite (Vancouverer? Vancouverian?) but my sister is, I was thinking of driving up to visit her soon.
I don't know if Carfax is just for US, or if it does Canadian records too. |
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Hmmm, the Carfax website says it includes data from Canada.
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Be sure to do lots of research on the threads here and you should be pretty well informed when you go out to test drive the 2 cars. That should help out somewhat.
When you do pick one up, be sure to check in at this forum if you want to get involved in some meets. It's fun to meet the other owners and check out their cars. We usually stick to the Seattle area, but that is only because no one from farther out has expressed much committed interest (anyone from OR even check in here anymore?). We have a couple members within an 1.5 hr. of the border and could certainly have some meets up there closer to you.
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Thanks All, I've looked thru a lot of the threads and have found a lot of good info to help my search.
It appears that the ideal vehicle would be perfect, but I realize that I'm not going to find that here. The 2 I have narrowed it down to are both within the same value. #1:1992 Black SVX LS-L, 158,000 Kms, vin#JF1CX3536NH109607, had an accident, been repaired, other evidence of incidents, not that clean, mechanically very good(wheel bearings, drive line, trany, engine) but AC does not appear to work. #2:1992 Maroon SVX LS-L, 170,000 Kms,Vin#JF1CX3532NH105327, 2 window claims, 2 minor accidents(cosmetic) and the body is almost perfect, 1 spider dent on the hood from a badly positioned battery(oops), a door ding on the from Quarter panel, and the rear wing was repainted badly(probably part of one of the vandalism claim), but the Trany fluid smells burnt, so it will have to be either replaced(or if I can burn it out myself within the 6month dealer warrantee, it'll be free) and the AC compressor is completely seized, but there is still preasure in the ac system, the CD player doesn't work(what ever), and the rear diff was binding for my first test drive, but after feedback from these threads, and some aggresive driving, the binding went away on my second test drive. I prefer #2, as I'm not big on black. I plan to offer $5kCAN and my Acura Legend as a trade, and it looks like they are willing to deal. I plan to take #2 to a expert in imports(I trust him) to review the entire drive line and the rest of the vehicle, aswell as investigate all the details I've gathered from this and other SVX sites. I'd like to know any opinions on some other factors I should concider, and if these VIN#'s sound familiar. I realize that #2 has an older vin# meaning it missed the external trany filter update. And also which car our readers would pick? I should get some pics for a better perspective, I'll try, weather here in Vancouver is rainy, so pics don't do the cars true justice. I welcome feedback. Please
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Chris G 92 Pearlie, sold @ ~209k miles. Now owned by Tim. Current Ride, 1985 Honda Aero 80, stock 3024 klms |
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Hi, I'm close to van, I own 3 SVX's (94, 96, 97), maybe might sell the 94, but haven't decided yet. Email me and we'll talk. I also own a 4th svx for a parts car, so I'll try to help you out in that department. I know of 8 svx's locally, we should start something here on the west coast..... My email is igonefishing@yahoo.com
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Chris,
Personally, I wouldn't consider the maroon, if the tranny fluid smells burnt. It's one thing to be able to send it 6 feet under and foot the bill to the dealer, but a) it's a big chance, and b) who knows if they'll fix it right. Tranny horror stories are a monthly occurance around here. The up side is both cars are low mileage. Well, compared to mine at just under 300k km's anyway. I'm pondering at the idea of selling mine as well, as I have a spare car to drive this winter, and I would like to get a newer one in the spring, but I suppose I'm just a tad too far... VK |
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I see how it is, by making my drive longer you guys are trying to get rid of me.... |
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You can relax, I'll probably be expected to do most of the driving.
However I should mention that the US$ goes really far up here in Canada. And there are lots of good reasons to have one here. But I think it would help if there was AT LEAST ONE PERSON IN VANCOUVER WITH AN SVX
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Chris G 92 Pearlie, sold @ ~209k miles. Now owned by Tim. Current Ride, 1985 Honda Aero 80, stock 3024 klms |
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Chris,
Simple solution. MOVE! VK Quote:
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Strictly Subaru
Where are you located? In the US, or Canada? We have a local group that is active, and would love to have you involved. Email or PM me, and I can give you the details.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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CDG
Junior Member Registered: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 21 I'm about 2.5 from Seattle WA. North of the Border in Canada
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Chris G 92 Pearlie, sold @ ~209k miles. Now owned by Tim. Current Ride, 1985 Honda Aero 80, stock 3024 klms |
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CDG - I will email you some informaton on contacts and other information.
Strictly Subaru - wondered where you are as well. I will email you the informaton also.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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Earl,
The Ungurans live in Calgary, Canada. I don't know how close that is to Vancouver.
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