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12-03-2005, 08:51 PM
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Adjustable Headrest? (and "what would you pay for...?")
Greetings all.
I am considering purchasing a '92 SVX. I'm currently driving a '90 Legacy wagon, so it's a big step up. I found this car which has surprisingly low milage on it, within walking distance from my house: http://portland.craigslist.org/car/113543266.html When i got in, i noticed that the headrest didn't seem to adjust when compared to my Legacy. It neither tilted or moved vertically. So my question is: Is it supposed to be adjustable or am i missing something? If it isn't adjustable, are there any 3rd party headrests i could buy that would be adjustable? This is a fairly important part of the driving experience i think. Otherwise i get neck strain and accompanying headaches on longer trips. My other question is: what would you pay for the above car? The owner is offering it for $5000 (even though it's listed online for $6000). Is that fair? Kelly Blue Book lists it for about $5000 but i wanted your guys' imput before i make an official offer. Besides what's listed, this is also the "Touring" edition (i think. At least the steering felt like it) The story behind the car is that it used to belong to an older woman who owned it from the time it was new. It was her "secondary" car and she rode most of the time with her husband in their Lincoln. As such, it's very low milage and in pretty good condition. The man i am getting it from bought the car off her and rebuilt the transmission and few other things on the car and is now selling it to make a small profit. He would rather work on a hotrod sort of car instead of this one. There are a few minor scratches under the headlights and some average interior ware, but nothing serious. I think this is a good buy, even at $5000 (given the low milage), but if i can pay less, i certainly would like to ;-) If it were you, what would you offer? Thanks for your advice. 
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12-03-2005, 11:35 PM
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Welcome to the site. I would offer $4500 for it and if you need to go as high as $5000, that might be a good price as well. I would want to know a little more about it. How is the tranny, what maintenance has been done (60K service etc). You can go to the How-To Docs and find What to look for in a Used SVX
The head rest will move up and down, but will not click forward or back. Good luck on the car. 
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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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#3
12-04-2005, 12:09 AM
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The front headrests on both my 92 pearlie and 96 Polo tilted forward and back. They may be stiff, but if you pull hard enough on the top of the headrest it will move. When in the farthest back position, it is on the same plane as the seat back. If you pull it forward, the top of the headrest tilts toward the front of the car. Check out page 2-13 of the 92 owner's manual. .
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016  2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback  2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . Last edited by svxcess; 12-04-2005 at 01:34 AM.
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12-04-2005, 12:43 AM
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not one red cent.
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles
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12-04-2005, 12:43 AM
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So there is no mechanical buttons or levers that need pulling in order to adjust the headrest, just yank? Do you know if this is true of all of the 92's?
Thanks for the help. But now i'm getting conflicting info  Has anyone ever got some kind of fancy-schmancy custom headrest, or is such a thing even made? Google does not seem to help much on the topic.
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12-04-2005, 01:30 AM
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No buttons or levers. Just pull forward. It may be stiff, especially if they have not been adjusted for awhile (if ever)
Every SVX from 92 to 97 adjusts this way. Trust me on this. My 92 and my 96 have been adjusted as I mentioned. Check ot the page 2-13, the "Before Driving Your Vehicle" section of your 92 owner's manual, If you don't have one, maybe someone here will substantiate what it says. Believe me on this. I do not post erroneous information on the Network. (svxcess wonders if Earl is currently outside in the dead of night, flashlight in hand, adjusting two dozen headrests) .
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . .
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12-04-2005, 02:54 AM
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Mine are not moving
I have tried and tried and tried.... and now i am tired  What shall I do? (don't give me that nonsense about the muscles thing, because i work out my biceps like 3 days in a week...)
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#8
12-04-2005, 04:34 AM
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Well, I'll be darned !!!!!! I guess I never really needed to do it before. No conflict here, just someone here out of touch with reality!!! Now let me find that flashlight. 
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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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12-04-2005, 05:06 AM
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Does this sound a little strange?
A little old lady drove this as her second car and the transmission had to be rebuilt with less than 62,900 miles? Talk about a hotrod granny!
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Dan Pentiums - Melt in your PC, not in your hand! Project - '92 Claret - Purchased May '06, 99,XXX Miles. Includes two bad engines and one bad tranny, cracked windshield, otherwise mostly complete. His - '92 Ebony Pearl - Purchased Dec '05, 134,687 Miles. Parked, TC Seal(?) is leaking.Daily driver - 140,500 and climbing. Hers - '92 Teal - Purchased Aug '05, 129,050 Miles. Daily driver - 160,000 and climbing. Mods: PWR Radiator! Problems: Antenna doesn't work - Bought a 'new' one - Too cold to install . . . OK, it's warmer but I have other projects too! Ticking from front of engine, passenger side - Stuck lifter?
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12-04-2005, 06:49 AM
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P.
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12-04-2005, 09:30 AM
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Boy, where have I been? Excuse me, but I have to go wash a car!
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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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12-04-2005, 10:07 AM
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12-04-2005, 12:15 PM
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If this were any other car, i'd be very suspicious as well, but the transmission on this car is, from what i've researched, one of the most common mechanical failings.
I've looked under the hood and driven the car. The engine is unusually clean and it runs very smooth. It has some cosmetic personality flaws, but it runs really great. I've never hit the speed limit so fast :-)
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