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Old 07-11-2008, 10:51 PM
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I can't believe it

I've had my SVX for HOURS and already I feel as though I'm driving the best-kept secret on the road

First of all, this thing is COMFORTABLE. and the suede feels great and looks unique. I've only ever seen as much suede in Lamborghinis. The interior is awesome. It looks like nothing to expect from '94. The build quality is awesome. Nothing flops around. It is QUIET inside, even at highway speeds.

It corners like a go-kart. It has just enough power, across the perfect power band. Accelerating from 70 is just as exhilarating as from 40. Off the line isn't amazing, but drag racing isn't really my style anyways.

Did I say the car is COMFORTABLE???

Yes posting a positive SVX review in an SVX forum is probably very redundant and , but I had to get this off my chest.

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Old 07-12-2008, 01:34 AM
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Re: I can't believe it

yep thats y i love the svx. still is the best car ive ever drivin then next is my 1973 subaru GSR that likes to stick to the road too lol
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Old 07-12-2008, 02:10 AM
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Ssshhh, keep it quiet Ben!

We don't want everyone to know, or they will all want one and push up the prices.

Just yesterday I bought a magazine from eBay, Road and Track from 1993. They had kept an SVX for over a year and they said the exact same as you did; one of the automotive world's hidden gems.

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Old 07-12-2008, 10:30 AM
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What kind of car was that again? I might just have to get one.
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Old 07-12-2008, 10:59 AM
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Re: I can't believe it

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Off the line isn't amazing, but drag racing isn't really my style anyways.
Zero-to-sixty is a foolish assessment of a car's worth, besides. In the 4+ years I've had an SVX I can't recall a single instance when I've felt underpowered, but there have been plenty of times when they made me smile.

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Old 07-12-2008, 11:00 AM
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What kind of car was that again? I might just have to get one.
Just the one, Earl??

You're mellowing.

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Old 07-12-2008, 11:00 AM
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Re: I can't believe it

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Did I say the car is COMFORTABLE???
I don't mind driving mine for 5 hours. I have a nice acura, and everyone is like ohh that's a nice car. I find myself squirming in it cause the SVX has me spoiled.


The ergonomics are great, it's easy to adjust the seat exactly how you want.
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Old 07-12-2008, 01:19 PM
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Ben, you sound like an SVX owner who figured out what the car was all about faster than many of the rest of us.
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