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Old 01-26-2009, 10:27 PM
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Okay.......Where to start. I am in the process of acquiring a 1995 Polo green SVX, so long as everything goes as planned. It has below 70k on the clock and a fair amount of extra goodies (modifications ex: PWR radaitor). The question isn't if I am buying this car but rather what to do with my current SVX. I do love my 94 FWD, the original plan was to give it to my mother to drive but she instead is going to drive my brothers 2003 Mercury sable (don't ask me why ).I guess she didn't want to abide by some of rules of receiving the car (No smoking in it mainly).

Now I have done a fair amount of work on my 190k 94, to include: Idle pulleys, radiator(x2), timing belt, Thermostat (working on #3 to be replaced soon), Master brake cylinder, Coil #5 (Driver side, closest to driver,o the joy), Transmission and front diff, cam seals, valve covers, O2 sensor, and Rear main seal. That is all I can think of for the moment :/, sure some of OT blood is in there somewhere.

I am not sure what I should do, give me a suggestion folks. I do not want dismantle a working SVX (even if its FWD). I don't believe anyone would be interested in purchasing a FWD/high mileage SVX.
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Old 01-26-2009, 10:41 PM
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Re: Need opinions

you could keep it as a d/d, sounds like you spend allot of time under your car, i have learned it is a bad idea to be modding your only form of transportation. and with the amount of money you have dropped into it, you know it will be reliable for a while to come. i say dd for the win
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Old 01-26-2009, 10:52 PM
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Well it would be nice to just keep it as a weekend car, but I could not afford insurance on both, I will have complete and full coverage on the new one. its not modified like you are thinking, its just got a PWR radiator, slotted rotors things like that.
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1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild
1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater.
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Old 01-26-2009, 11:14 PM
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Re: Need opinions

Pull your wing and front diff off and give them to me.

Then sell the car.
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Old 01-26-2009, 11:22 PM
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lol I don't think you want wing, it does have a small chip in it about the size of a quarter on the underside. If you want to buy it as a whole car let me know lmao
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Old 01-27-2009, 08:09 AM
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Re: Need opinions

Not Exactly SVX

Post topics not relating to SVX's.
For example, discussions about other cars, racing, or pretty much anything that doesn't fit into another forum.




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Old 01-27-2009, 10:10 AM
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Lmao thanks landshark I did ask for your opinion.....
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Old 01-27-2009, 01:31 PM
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sell it. There is nothing wrong with FWD svxi. So they don't go in the snow as well...so what, some people just want cool cars. Will it bring as much as an AWD one? heck no but so what.

it is such a shame that 2wd SVX doesn't = rear wheel drive SVX...now that would have been cool.
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Old 01-27-2009, 01:35 PM
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sell it. There is nothing wrong with FWD svxi. So they don't go in the snow as well...so what, some people just want cool cars. Will it bring as much as an AWD one? heck no but so what.

it is such a shame that 2wd SVX doesn't = rear wheel drive SVX...now that would have been cool.
Cool? Elaborate..
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Old 01-27-2009, 02:47 PM
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Cool? Elaborate..
lets say he sells it for $1500. You tell me a car that has that much power, style, comfort, reliability (I'd trust an SVX over an american car anyday) and doesn't look like something that granny would drive for the same $$$.

To me that is Cool!
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Old 01-27-2009, 02:52 PM
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True! But RWD blows... lol
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Work to be done: Tinted windows, clear/LED tail lights, tailbar mod, "Power Mode" mod, Supertone horns, clear corners & headlight lenses, 2 pc splitters or custom bumper, Alcyone side skirts, TruSpeed Stage III SVX Intake, Hydra, 4.44 tranny swap, JDM auto folding side mirrors, engine rebuild, super charger, STi seats, bone leather interior /w SVX emblem, dash overhaul, SVX decals, paint (stock color). Total cost?: 22k At least it's going down..
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oh I totally missed what you were saying...I have teh stupid today: RWD would be fun in a raise hell, sideways up my street, tire smoking good time kind of way. i know it isn't for everyone but sometimes I like to let loose a little.

Think of it this way: If the SVX had to be 2wd wouldn't RWD have been a better option? In my opinion...heck yeah!
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oh I totally missed what you were saying...I have teh stupid today: RWD would be fun in a raise hell, sideways up my street, tire smoking good time kind of way. i know it isn't for everyone but sometimes I like to let loose a little.

Think of it this way: If the SVX had to be 2wd wouldn't RWD have been a better option? In my opinion...heck yeah!
I agree..
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Old 01-27-2009, 06:27 PM
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True! But RWD blows... lol

for you good sir 4wd>rwd>fwd
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