Soon to be an SVX owner

Wikedjuggalo · #1 08-05-2007, 06:26 PM

I am soon to be a 1994 Subaru SVX LS owner. I honestly had never seen this car before I came upon it in a local car ad magazine. I instantly feel in love with it at first site. The style is unique and the performance, as I can tell, is great. This SVX is Red (I do not know if it called a unique name) and has some mileage to it, 170,000. I noticed nothing mechanically wrong with it when I test drove it, shifted fine(Automatic), nothing rough, excellent interior and exterior condition. Only thing I noticed and was told is the top of the radiator has a crack in it that has been sealed, but replacing a radiator is nothing to me

. I have not yet purchased it, as I need to get money in order but Tuesday looks to be the day I can own this. Is there any advice I can receive from this community , that is anything to look for , before I purchase this car? I cannot wait to own this car.

TomsSVX · #2 08-05-2007, 06:31 PM

wait for it....

Tom

Wikedjuggalo · #3 08-05-2007, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TomsSVX

wait for it....

Tom

TomsSVX · #4 08-05-2007, 07:00 PM

oh... not the car... the complimentary post from Budfreak wishing you good luck and that he is the only person you should buy parts from evAR!!!!

Seriously though, if it is a red one, that means its a 94 or newer... Make sure its AWD otherwise... don't waste your time and find a different one

Tom

gwarusee · #5 08-05-2007, 07:17 PM

I second the awd. Since this is the first time you have ever really had experience with an svx I say, take some time to check over the forums before you buy. Not trying to scare you away but there are quite a few things about the svx that need to be adressed in deciding if it is a good buy. You stated the tranny was fine, but 170,000 is quite a lot of miles to have on a stock one even if it is a 94, the stock svx tranny is geared very low and goes out on most of them, you will find that 4:44 geared subaru trannies from other models are what most replace them with. The svx only came in auto but some will also convert to a 5 speed or 6 speed out of a legacy or impreza. From what I know Tom is the top dog for the manual swaps and a member svxfiles is the master of the 4:44 swaps. really listen for the wheel bearings in the rear if you test it out again. At 170,000 they are most likely bad if they have not been replaced, or replaced properly. One thing I know I will look for in my next svx(yes I know its overkill) is the seem where the lower plastic cladding meets the metal, That is where rust will start up on these cars, under the cladding is a cheap metal strip which will rust out easily and will spread to the actual body metal. If there is any rust or bubbly paint comign up above the cladding then underneath is a whole lot of rust eating away. Again not trying to scare anyone, I just wish I had been much more picky when chosing my first svx. Oh and cool your in NC. Im in concord(charlotte) Im not sure how far I am from you btu if you are in need of any help with purchasing and or working on this svx if you get it just let me know.
edit just map quested it Im about 3 hours out of wher your located

Wikedjuggalo · #6 08-05-2007, 08:06 PM

So I take it FWD is not a good idea one bit? I like the look and style of the car. This one I am looking to buy is FWD.

Is there a reason that FWD seems not to be wanted?

SSSVX · #7 08-05-2007, 08:45 PM

for 170,000miles, how much are they asking from you?

Does the one you test-drive had things abs, leather seats and sunroof?
Just to make sure if it's an awd for you.

It's Just Eric · #8 08-05-2007, 10:17 PM

From a guy owning a fwd svx and an awd svx...the fwd just sucks. Looks like an svx, smells like an svx...drives like fat honda. Traction is nowhere to be found, even on dry pavment. The car tourque steers a bit too. the plus side though, is the car is lighter, and once it actually DOES gain traction, it's just a smidgen faster in a straight line.

Also for bragging rights sake...You lack all the things that make an svx an svx...Titanium tinted glass, speed sensing variable power steering, REAL leather all over the place, AWD, a sunroof, ect. ect. I think the WORST thing about my old L was answering the "Is this RWD or FWD" question at the gas station and not being able to say "Actually...its AWD" and for whatever reason, the diffrent power steering system makes a night and day diffrence between the L/ LS and LS-L/ LS-I models.

Trust me on this, you're already hooked by the svx's style and charm...if you want that car, go for it.If the price is right, and you want it...why not? There's nothing wrong with an LS model. It might be...lacking.. a few things, but you'll love it the same. Sure, it'll make you want a fully loaded one (Especially after you drive one and feel the diffrence) But who's to say you cant have two? Or thirteen? Why not buy the one thats convieniently located, and just enjoy it for what it is, while looking for that perfect svx?

94SubieSVX · #9 08-05-2007, 10:22 PM

I have a "94 LS FWD and I have a sunroof??

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Also for bragging rights sake...You lack all the things that make an svx an svx...Titanium tinted glass, speed sensing variable power steering, REAL leather all over the place, AWD, a sunroof, ect. ect. I think the WORST thing about my old L was answering the "Is this RWD or FWD" question at the gas station and not being able to say "Actually...its AWD" and for whatever reason, the diffrent power steering system makes a night and day diffrence between the L/ LS and LS-L/ LS-I models.

It's Just Eric · #10 08-05-2007, 10:23 PM

fwd ls w/ sunroof? Um...I guess i stand corrected. From what I understand, there are alot of odd variations in options and standard equipment in the lower trim levels for 94, changes to the lineup being made mid-year. there are AWD and FWD LS models, ..apparrently some witha sunroof, some without.

Oh...If the seats are the full perforated grey suede (there's also solid grey suede with vynal sides), then that car has the rarest svx interior. Ive only seen ONE with those seats...that says alot
I had the tan version of those seats, but they were deteriorated, and I kinda destroyed them with a series of accidental spills

Oh yeah, wlcome to the forums

if you DO decide to get an svx, wether i be that one or a diffrent one later on, this is THE place to be

AlcyoneDaze · #11 08-05-2007, 10:45 PM

As part seven of my continuing series of dumb questions;

Has anyone driven a RWD SVX? I'd figure it would handle like a pig with no traction, maybe even worse than a FWD - thoughts, comments?

redsvx · #12 08-05-2007, 10:58 PM

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Has anyone driven a RWD SVX?

Probably pretty rare. To accomplish this, I would think lots of drivetrain modifications are in order. Not to mention lots of $.
And then you wouldn't have an SVX anyway?

TomsSVX · #13 08-06-2007, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by AlcyoneDaze

As part seven of my continuing series of dumb questions;

Has anyone driven a RWD SVX? I'd figure it would handle like a pig with no traction, maybe even worse than a FWD - thoughts, comments?

Thats a 6mt for the most part... Its kinda fun but retarded when the rear end comes around

Tom

Nomake Wan · #14 08-06-2007, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by It's Just Eric

fwd ls w/ sunroof? Um...I guess i stand corrected. From what I understand, there are alot of odd variations in options and standard equipment in the lower trim levels for 94, changes to the lineup being made mid-year. there are AWD and FWD LS models, ..apparrently some witha sunroof, some without.

http://www.cars101.com/subaru_svx.ht...4%20SVX%20Info

The LS was FWD in 1994... only the LSi was AWD. And the LS had half of the LSi goodies (like sunroof).

AJ4U2 · #15 08-06-2007, 08:16 AM

What is good about this forum is everyone has there own views on the SVX, some like AWD some like FWD, it is call what he or she likes, All the bells and whistles don't make it good, just more to go wrong. AWD transmission problems,binding, shifting and that is why most went with the 5 speed. FWD nothing wrong with the Trans, 2 less axles to replace one less drive shaft to replace and one less Diff to replace. benefit is it cost less, So no one can say what the other might like until he or she drives it. Leather is hot in the summer cold in the winter, sunroof, some leaks, some don't work, that is why they give you a crank so you can close it and open it. To me all SVX are good has they are when you purchase it, Take care of it and it will take care of you, You make them into what you want them to be, drag car, auto cross, hotrod, or just a plain family car or one to get back and forth from school and let all say what the hell is that kind of car. Most youngster has never even seen one let alone own one..you just have to start what you can afford and what is a good choice to have at the present time.. There is no perfect car all can have problems new and old...Money is what it takes at present time to have what you can afford and still have a vehicle that is strange to one eyes to look at.