Can anyone near Northampton MA Look at a Car for me?

RojoRocket · #1 07-30-2008, 04:51 PM

I've put down a deposit on a replacement for my '93 at Steve Lewis Subaru, but am having some concerns after seeing a photo showing some ugly RUST on the hub through the wheel spokes. I know you East Coast folks put up with torching bolts off, etc etc, but I'd sure feel better if an experienced SVX'er took her for a drive and addressed any concerns I might have about the mechanicals/trans and any BAD rust. I will have my old car to cannibalize for a lot of things, but...... I'd gladly cover gas $$$ for you to take a little ride. Anyone??? Ad is on AutoTrader Zip 01060

Glenn

kcbsvx · #2 07-30-2008, 10:52 PM

Hello Glenn-

My office is about 15 minutes from S.L. Subaru. They occasionally service my cars and I buy my dealer parts there.

I looked at the 93 when it first appeared on their lot. I was told it was traded in on a new Impreza by the original owner (who I believe lives nearby in Hatfield). The car looks decent at first impression but I did not look at it closely since I was told $16,000 was the asking price and I prefer dual airbag cars.

A few weeks later the SVX was still there and I reinquired. It was going to the dealer auction and the sales manager said it would not be sold for less than $9,500, if I wished to offer that amount. The SVX reappeared on the lot.

I know a fair bit about SVXi and have owned several, two of which I drove alot. I just have my 96 now and love it. I would be happy to inspect the car for you and will try to obtain contact info on the original owner so you can speak with them as well.

I grew up in Berkeley and was shocked when I saw my first New England rust bucket. This SVX seemed nice superficially and deserves a closer look if you want an Anniversary model.

Call me on my cell at 413.221.9669,
Christian

RojoRocket · #3 07-31-2008, 12:02 AM

You betcha!! I'll be calling b4 light here on West Coast time. Thanks!!

Glenn

Evil One · #4 07-31-2008, 10:13 AM

Here is the response on the car first time we looked at it.
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...899#post542899

Jim

RojoRocket · #5 07-31-2008, 10:28 AM

Hmmmm, that doesn't look good. Especially this:

Quote:

We were driving by the dealership selling this car and stopped to look at it. The body is eh at best. It looked like a bag walnuts with the popping rust spots starting. Paint rubbed off off corners of the bumpers, dent in the hood.Stock wheels all corroded The battery was dead wouldn't stay running after start up. Once you took the jumpers off of it, it would stall right out. Ran rough. The sales man told us countless times how it was "religiously" garaged....maybe, but i think my response was "what did his kids play hockey in the garage with it?"

Christian has agreed to give it a good going over and test drive, but must admit this isn't what I was hoping to hear. Should have known.....I guess.

Glenn

dromano · #6 07-31-2008, 05:46 PM

Glen,

Glad to see you are moving forward on another, good luck and be picky

Dave