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Vehicross
Since I first saw the Vehicross and it's radical styling and LOW LOW sales figures, I thought of it as the SVX today. The only reasoning is the quirky styling and rarity. Other than that, we are talking two totally different animals here.
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On the other hand, I agree that it is probably one of the closest cars to the SVX in terms of general features - heck, the vr4's biggest problem is the transmision blowing up I'm going to have to agree that I'd rather have the SVX though.. from what I've heard a vr4 certaintly isn't a comfortable car to drive for 8 hours straight... |
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Comparative coupes
You are all mentioning different motors quite close to the SVX in many ways. The TT is the one I would pick as nearest. 4wd, similar hp, 4 seats, both designed as show specials, and later making production.
But there is no room in it. The reason they made a convertible is because the roof was too close to the pedals! Closer in size and use for me would be the Nissan 300Z twin turbo. But it is more sporty[read noisy and rough] and only 2wd. The Mitsubishi 3000 4wd is also close, has all wheel drive, but same problems as the Nissan. The Lexus/Toyota 2.5 twin turbo give it a real close run for he money, lots more horses, no 4wd. But is as comfortable to drive long distance. Nowadays, I think the only car to come close to the experience is the Mercedes CLK coupe. Good size and room, classy coupe styling, and the engine has enough grunt to get you around as quick as you might need. No 4wd, but Mercedes handling is pretty secure. Premium price, but a nice machine. Bottom line, I agree with Randy. Nothing comes close to the sum of the parts. Joe PS If my tranny goes again, I am going to try and stick a BMW or Porche 5 or 6 speed Tiptronic box in it. No more Subaru under-engineering for me, purist view notwithstanding.
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One I left out of the comparison, but really deserves to be there is the BMW 840i Very suave shape, comfort[enough] for sometimes four, designed for luxury travel in comfort, a sybaritic chariot really. Doesn't have 4wd, but has well sorted Beemer rwd handling to compensate. I could fancy myself in one of those, but would have to polish up a few medallions, and dye the chest wig. Oh, and explain to lots of people I do not have any drugs for sale. Joe
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Since the original question was, "What CURRENT car would be comparible", this answer is about 35 years too late, but the Mercedes Gullwing comes to mind. The biggest reason is that it was a total departure from everything else being produced by a car company, including Mercedes, at the time. I don't remember if it had 4 "real" seats, but it was aimed at an upper class "touring" cliental, with radical styling & superior handling & power for its time. I believe it was a sales failure, but I may be wrong on this one. I doubt that as many of these were built as the SVX, but I've done no research on the topic. Anyone know?
Ron.
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anyone if only agree with 95%, i can give you my extra 5%! what else can i say?? i just got this msg and everybody already said everything. and, my writing can't be as well as yours'....Hehe, so i am really enjoying my readings than my posting...but still have to post something man i think that's hard to find a car has such a kind of beautiful character like an SVX, but it might not be hard to find a car better than an SVX(in term of different aspects--depends on the diff tastes, ok?) , just think back that those 92/93's magazines, what did they put together with comparing to an SVX? i haven't read any one of them..... WRX(under $25K for yr2001)? i think no way even it's faster than an SVX from 0-60. it's the speed(but the max spd??) but no ride+comfort+and etc. 8 and 9 yrs ago, this is an $29K to $35K car! How much do you think it should be if an improved(face-lift) brand new SVX is 2001 model right now? do u ever know that our SVXes' interior noise is lower than the 2000 Mercedes S500? if i don't remember wrong for what i read.
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The only thing comparable to an SVX, is another SVX.
There are several cars out there that, with the addition of hard work, talent, and lots of money, might come close to perfection (my SVX), but close is as far as they're going to get. Oh. For my money, the TT ain't one of 'em. Nor the new ZX. Not without a complete restyling. Steve
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as far as a modern innovator goes.....
the svx stands alone. if i were comparing combination luxury sports coupes then the lexus SC400 is my choice. very clean lines, v-8 power, very refined interior, dual exhaust. very reliable, could be my next car.
audi tt is very clean on the inside as well as innovative. when you see one up close the styling is not boring. the car is aggressive looking and bold. plus you can mod it to death. bigger turbos, exhaust, everything. i was a big fan of the conquest tsi. i thought it had great styling and performance. interior was simply but it was made in the 80's. lastly the corrado from vm. again aggressive styling, wide stance, especially when lowered. very nice car. plus performance parts out of the yazoo. but the svx is the gem for me.
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Well, it's not as pretty (but still pretty indeed), and it has a couple extra doors, but the BMW 330xi has similar power output, all wheel drive, and is in the same price range as a "new" SVX would be. Plus it is a comfortable and capable car at high speeds. Either that or one of the 6 series Audis would be my pick for the next best thing to an SVX, were I buying a new car today.
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he, he, he......
randy.....i did mean wazoo.....little bitty error there.
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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 |
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