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1997 Svx Help!!!
Hey,
I am looking into buying a 1997 SVX, 116000ish miles and seems to be in really nice shape anything that i should be worrying about at this high milage or not really? |
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Eh, engine seals might be kleaking...Timing belt should have already been done. Just make sure the previous owners have some service records, or can at least recall any recent service done to the car. Somewhere in the how-to documents there's a nice guide to buying an svx, things to look for, ect.
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Make sure you listen for wheel bearing noise, SVXi are notorious for bearing problems. Transmission problems are another chronic issue with these cars, although by 97 a lot of the issues had been worked out. 97 is a special year for the SVX, only 640 '97's made it here to the U.S. I also love the grill on the 97's. Be sure to check the glass for cracks and gouges, you don't even want to know how much a new windshield costs. I know I've focused on the negatives about the car, but that's because you asked. Despite the few problems that these cars have, they are an absolute joy to own and drive. There is nothing like being the only guy in town with a car like yours. If you buy it you WILL get bit by the bug and will be looking to buy another. They are like Lay's Potato Chips, you can't have just one. You might even find one day that you own 3, 4 or 5 or even 14, but it takes a special kind of person to reach the 14 mark.
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Yes, special! :rolleyes
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<---that kind of special? just messing with you earl!
Dustin up to 3 now and trying to talk my better half into letting me get a fourth.
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------> Yes, very special <-----------
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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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Or that kinda special?
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Joshua 92 Ls-L pearlie 73,000 miles Last edited by shotking; 09-24-2007 at 05:17 PM. Reason: needed a big grin |
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just got back in from test driving it, and wow, its awsome, it has a cat-back stebro exhaust and other than that i think its stock, now i just need to make sure insurance isnt going to kill me on it and see what i can do to pick it up, i listened for the wheel bearing noise and didnt hear a thing, it seemed to be in really good shape,
whats an average price for a good shape, 116000 mi svx?? is the nada/kbb guide pretty close to average prices? thanks for everyones help |
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im thinking its going to end up around 6000ish
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has anyone else ran into this with their insurance? apparently automatic seatbelts lower your rate in NJ dance tater tot, dance!
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If you get it for around $6000 you should jump on it. 97's tend to hold their value due to their rarity.
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