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Problems with the SVX; a different perspective
I work at the Madison Public Library, Madison, SD and the other day I was opening some new book shipments and this is what I found.
I really don't know where to begin here, but I won't let that stop me. If your ever down in the dumps about these cars, the money you spent, again and again on one thing or the other..........grab this book at the bookstore and take a gander. Porsche 911 Buyer's Guide by Randy Leffingwell http://www.amazon.com/Porsche-911-Bu...2458455&sr=1-1 don't get me wrong, no siree...I'd love to have one of the 996 Carrera 4 models. Let's see, heres a quote concerning the 2000 model: "Engine uses intermediate shaft to drive overhead cams by chains. Supported by bearings, which can fail, dropping pieces into cam chains, stopping valves. No way to predict failure. Intermediate shaft flange leaks. Camshaft covers leak oil. Unknown number of engines replaced under warranty" It goes on to say this is a recurring problem from previous years. On the 2002 model, rear wheel bearing failure is a common problem. or the center console hinge breaks, or the door lock actuators fail, or the fuel cap leaks. This is almost a 300 page book, it goes on and on but it's a wonderful buyers guide. Really, I drool over them and would love to have one, but to be honest, I love my SVX too much and you know what they say.......better the devil you know.............. Has anyone ever thought of maybe putting together a buyers guide for the SVX? Bruce PS When the book vendor was here several weeks ago, I picked this book, never dreaming the Director (my boss) would actually go ahead and buy it!
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Re: Problems with the SVX; a different perspective
a reference librarian at the library i work at would not buy maximum boost by corky bell, when i asked for it
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Re: Problems with the SVX; a different perspective
^^ this reminded me of Ruth Harrison, Reference Librarian
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Re: Problems with the SVX; a different perspective
I have been watching the prices of the SVX by year and miles. I have a graph now and continue to put data on it. It is interesting how this seems to be very close to the line on the graph.
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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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Re: Problems with the SVX; a different perspective
if only there was a forum for discussing SVX's ......
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And Earl, you must have enough cars by now for a viable data base all on your own.
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Re: Problems with the SVX; a different perspective
Or a correct Wiki article, NOT completely dictated by people who know nothing about the car (except for one Road & Track article)
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Re: Problems with the SVX; a different perspective
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There isn't a good place to get info on this car really, except my head of course.
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I have since stopped trying to persuede the nimrods there that they are wrong about the top speed listed (1992-93 listed as 143mph, no figure stated for 94-97). In the "discussion" part of the article, I have tried in vain to reason why their logic on "reputable sources" is faulty. It was stated to me that Wiki information is about "verifiability" and not "truth", so after a small rant, im finished trying to convince the clowns there (who dont even own an SVX) of anything. Its not a big deal to me, so ill let it be..... but this situation is exactly why Wikipedia itself is not considered a "reputable source" in academic circles. According to them, all of the "sources" I referenced to are invalid and the single quip from the Road & Track prototype test drive is apparently the most valid source for the stated top speed
Wikipedia, the mentally challenged step-child of Accuracy. |
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