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What car is equal to an SVX today?
I really don't keep up with all the new cars and I was wondering. What would I buy today that is equal to an SVX? What has really great lines, 230 hp or more, 4 seats, fold down rear seat, 2 doors, AWD, A/T and all the other goodies in an SVX?
Well what comes close? |
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That's tough! Nothing really... that's why I'm so apathetic towards most new cars. I'm going to the new car auto show tomorrow here in Tampa, but I already know what's out there. My top 3 would be, but they don't meet all the criteria:
1) Audi S4 Quattro (altho only 4 door I believe) 2) Saab 9-3 Viggen 2 door (no AWD unfortunately) 3) Subaru WRX (who are we kidding, it's nice, but no SVX) Oh well...I better just keep this car forever! Jeff
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Audi TT awd
I think thats it -Mike |
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Yeah, I'd also say an Audi A6, IF they did a coupe version, as was done in the mid '80s. But it has these funny windows that roll all the way up to the roof line. Too radical!
Ron.
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Re: What car is equal to an SVX today?
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Great lines--inside and out 225 HP (not 230 but it goes from 0-60 in 6.3) 4 seats rear seats fold down 2 doors AWD Doh! No A/T but a 5 or 6 speed manual is available. And you can get it in a CONVERTIBLE. |
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Re: Re: What car is equal to an SVX today?
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i have to say the Vehicross, i know, yes you sit up about 2 additional feet from the ground, and are considered an suv. but the perfomance verses style, along with rarity, makes the vehi-x a prime relative to the svx. the TT and others just have that almost typical/predictable body, the tt looks like a vw bug, the s4 isn't very exciting. but the vehicross is a freak, much like the svx. you guys have to admit, the svx is a freak in the auto design world. it was designed with fingers crossed, much like the vehi-x. and from a biz stand point it failed. BECAUSE typical people are so typical! Hondas and Fords????? Give me a break, and continue reading! whenever we compare the svx, the number one comparison would be styling/quality, wouldn't you guys agree? performance? hate to say it, and you guys know it, it's realively easy to beat. but true lasting style is difficult to create, and the svx is one of the few. Giugiaro put it on his list of classics of the future, and he damn well better put the vehicross there too! infact does anyone here have his direct number? i want to know! no i don't, but i do want you guys to test drive one before they disappear, theres only 10,000 in the U.S. from 99-01. I've got mine, and its black and its awesome. i do say it matches the svx, and lives in the same breed . just squeeze into this network alittle section for the vehicross, we'll call it vx, we already have the s, it won't be hard, i can just talk to myself until you guys start buyin them. hehe Aredubjay!! back me up on this killer machine. and don't EVEN say rav4, not even close! I'll go off big time. Peace, love and vehicross, and also svx Jimi specs: 215hp 0-60 7.7 4 seats, all leather wrap around recaro stock. AWD hot blonde in passenger seat, oh wait you have to buy your own. |
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Re: Re: Re: What car is equal to an SVX today?
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I don't think there's an "equal" to the SVX. Yes, I'm prejudiced, but, TT? Gimme a break. The styling lacks "sleek" and "slick." One of the features "commuter" forgot to add was the O.29 coefficient of drag. MQ, you mentioned "performance" and "easy to beat" yes, if you're talking racing, but (golly how many times do I have to say this), it wasn't a car that was meant to "beat" anything, especially the passengers. "Performance" on long trips (Performance including speed+ride+comfort), there is NO comparison. I bill the SVX as the PERFECT blend of Luxury/Sport. Anything else bends too far in one direction or the other.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: What car is equal to an SVX today?
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Hmm...hard question.
Italian styling, unique looks, 4wd, performance, jaw dropping looks.....creative powerplant.... I'd go for a Bugatti EB110: Italian styling Unique looking 4wd Quad turbo V12 (crazy!!) Windows a-la SVX Leather interior Failed in the marketplace Rare as anything! and second hand values have plummeted!!! Now, if only a can get a few hundred thousand dollars to buy one!! Jamsvx aka Jameb110...nahh...not the same ring about it
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I disagee with those who said the Audi TT . I think the styling is artrocious.
It reminds me of a rounded version of all those refigerators boxes that Volvo used to sell. Larry III |
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Well I started this to try and get an idea on SVX repair costs. How much is too much to spend on SVX repairs? What would a new car equal to the SVX cost? How much would monthly payments be? etc.... etc.... etc.... Are my repair cost less than the new car payments.
From what I read above, there is no car that equals an SVX that I could buy new. The SVX is "Priceless". Repair costs aren't too much. |
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SVX repair costs? I hate to be the one to rub it in people's faces. I was a student and I am waiting employment now (paperworks) so owning an SVX means you do have to have a little money hidden away somewhere. The repair costs on this car is high -- probably highest in the nation (at least that's what my dealer told me). Gas mileage? There are times I am curious about it but never truly concerned. With a car like SVX, you do loose a little (in financial department). So what do you do? You go out a little less and appreciate your SVX a little more. The only cars I would want if I get a few million bucks would be another SVX ('97) and a McLaren F1. Both of them have this unique windows. And all boils down to what SVX stands for at the end of the day: SVX -- Spares Very X-pensive (c) 2001 Ron Mummert Lwin
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Re: Re: Re: Re: What car is equal to an SVX today?
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Vehicross - I like it, but it's only 'comparable' in rarity and bastard styling. It's not in the same category beyond that. Performance - Is there any point in trying to 'beat' something with an SVX? That's really not the point of owning one. The point, ladies and gentlemen, is to be comfortable in the car and confident in its abilities, no matter how fast you take it. It's not about a pissing contest.
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Oh, I almost forgot to mention -- his Mercedes doesn't even TOUCH the SVX by way of styling nor performance.
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI Last edited by Aredubjay; 11-03-2001 at 12:49 PM. |
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hmmm.... this really isnt a "current" vehicle, but its the clostest compeditor to the SVX I have ever seen.... it has the SVX perfomance wise, alot quicker than we are, but the SVX has a little bit of stying ove it... the Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR4. Rare: yes, expensive repairs: yes. Pretty: yes. they even get a little bit of "What the heck kind of car is that?" (not nearly as much as we do). the 300 gt base and SL models seem to be all over the place, but the twin turbo all wheel drive critters are rare. Same for the dodge stealth sister car.... I like the taillights of the stealth, but the front and and spoiler of the 300 GT. They have a functional downforce spoiler that raises ala porsche at 55 or so MPH.... Granted I'd rather have a porsche inspired motor than a porsche inspired spoiler any day of the week... but I think these cars are our closest kin/rival..... thats my.02
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