SVX just not impressing people anymore?

[Landshark]

Originally Posted by 1986nate

Mechanically, it's the same as a 740/750 FYI with a few tweaks to the engine to eek out a bit more power.

just the windows scare me - something like they roll up n' down a little when opening/closing the door to maintain a flush fit. combined with the age and electrical components of the day ..... no thanks

[svxcess]

Originally Posted by Landshark

just the windows scare me - something like they roll up n' down a little when opening/closing the door to maintain a flush fit. combined with the age and electrical components of the day ..... no thanks

That same feature is on the new BRZ. I played with it the dealer showroom.

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[Landshark]

Originally Posted by svxcess

That same feature is on the new BRZ. I played with it the dealer showroom.

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Id trust modern Japanese electrical components over late 80s/early 90s European ones anyday!

[1986nate]

Originally Posted by Landshark

just the windows scare me - something like they roll up n' down a little when opening/closing the door to maintain a flush fit. combined with the age and electrical components of the day ..... no thanks

There are actually quite a few coupes and convertibles that have that feature.
I'm sure there are a good few that might go bad and stop working. Never encountered one not working so I have no idea.

[Turbone]

Originally Posted by Landshark

if you like vanishing-Nikasil cylinder walls, go ahead. otherwise, stay FAR away.

the V12 on the other hand, doesn't have that problem. i would do some serious research on either one. they will make an SVX look like a Honda lawnmower as far as maintenance and repairs go.

I thought the V12's were even more costly maintenance/parts wise.

Originally Posted by SVX92-97

If you have CASH, this is the one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-...item1e76c32340

Oh hell yah, with a MT 6spd even!

[michael]

Here is a nice well built 6cyl. for ya!
http://www.netcarshow.com/bmw/1979-m...llpaper_05.htm

[Landshark]

Originally Posted by Turbone

I thought the V12's were even more costly maintenance/parts wise.

you'll pay more for spark plugs and what not, but the cylinder walls won't deteriorate.

[benebob]

Originally Posted by Landshark

you'll pay more for spark plugs and what not, but the cylinder walls won't deteriorate.

Any nikasil engine that made it through the high sulfur gas that we used and still has good conpression is better off and will outlast a steel sleeved version of the same engine. Nikasil isn't or never was the problem. Bad gas was.

[Landshark]

Originally Posted by benebob

Any nikasil engine that made it through the high sulfur gas that we used and still has good conpression is better off and will outlast a steel sleeved version of the same engine. Nikasil isn't or never was the problem. Bad gas was.

you're right, i just read about that.

either way, its 4200lbs and a little soft around the edges - if you're more into the luxury than performance, then go for it. i prefer it the other way around.

[benebob]

Originally Posted by Landshark

you're right, i just read about that.

either way, its 4200lbs and a little soft around the edges - if you're more into the luxury than performance, then go for it. i prefer it the other way around.

It sure is the best looking BMW aside from the 507 though and FTR 4200lbs is probably less then the weight of the average new car sold stateside today.

[Landshark]

Originally Posted by benebob

It sure is the best looking BMW aside from the 507 though and FTR 4200lbs is probably less then the weight of the average new car sold stateside today.

i really do like their looks, but from what i understand they're just soft and floaty. i have two books full of 928 articles comparing it to cars of the day - most of which is the 8-series/XJS/Corvette/Mondial type competition, and the BMW is usually at the bottom of the performance categories. maybe not a bad thing if you're just looking for a comfy grand tourer, though.

[Turbone]

Originally Posted by michael

Here is a nice well built 6cyl. for ya!
http://www.netcarshow.com/bmw/1979-m...llpaper_05.htm

I'll pass. If I wanted a car that looked like a Lotus, I would just buy one

Originally Posted by Landshark

i really do like their looks, but from what i understand they're just soft and floaty. i have two books full of 928 articles comparing it to cars of the day - most of which is the 8-series/XJS/Corvette/Mondial type competition, and the BMW is usually at the bottom of the performance categories. maybe not a bad thing if you're just looking for a comfy grand tourer, though.

Thats what I want....a old man car
I still have my swapped RX for street racing and my next project is even more radical.

[Landshark]

Originally Posted by Turbone

I still have my swapped RX for street racing .......

In school zones?

[Turbone]

Originally Posted by Landshark

In school zones?

Absolutely!

[kwren]

Originally Posted by FM977

Being a single guy, I go out on a lot of dates and this car doesn't seem to impress any of them. All the women I go out with simply think it's just another old car.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Thanks

Fort starters I would find a better "class of Women"...

Keith