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Report card - 1st anniversary (longish)
Today - Jan. 31 marks one year since I got my '92 through MD state inspection, so I consider it the starting point for the "SVX experience". I've noticed a lot of Network visitors with the same trepidations I had about taking the plunge into the money pit, so perhaps a summary of a year's worth of SVXing may serve as a guidepost for other potential buyers. Your experiences may vary.
I paid $6,500 for it from private owner (2nd). Totally stock except K & N filter. Beginning mileage - 76,852. Today's mileage 97,020. Total this year - 20,168. Work done just prior to my purchase - power steering pump & 2 rebuilt front axles - $752.00. Tranny replaced w/Suby rebuilt, don't know how much $. Work to get through inspection - replace one front rotor, replace rear brake pads (OEM)- $398.00. Fix windshied stone chips - $50.00. During the year - replaced buzzing resonator w/straight pipe - $185.00 (yeah, I know, I got hosed). Installed B & M cooler - $130.00. Drained & flushed coolent & 4 oil changes w/Mobile One 10w30. That's it! (except for the cam cover oil leak). All other systems are go. No electrical problems with windows, climate control, seat belts, stock stereo, etc. No bearing problems. Tires are Dunlop 5000 SP's & were not new when car was purchased. Still look good for another 5-7K, provided the Fix-a-Flat holds the screw in place. Yep, it's still there. The car's a daily commuter, but no constant stop & go city driving. Several day & weekend trips/meets, plus one 3,500 mile vacation drive in mid-summer. It's mostly been driven conservatively, except when showing off at meets, or when the wine kicks in. Top speed so far 110. No rallys, drag races or "S" curves in Delaware. So, now that I've thoroughly jixed the car for next year, I must say I've been more than pleased with the batmobile so far. To all members - Good luck with your babies as well. God bless America & Fuji Heavy Industries. Ron.
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Good s**t happened. 69 was worth the wait. '92 stock semi-pristine ebony - 160K '96 Grand Caravan - 240K '01 Miata SE - 79K '07 Chrysler Pacifica - 60k - future money pit. |
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Happy Anniversary, Ron.
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bill Green 95 SVX - Cleo Green 97 Outback - Maxine Red F-150 Extended Cab Long Bed - Big Boy Even the best monkey sometimes drops his banana. |
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Here's to Ron and his SVX! *Clunk* Dang, those boxes make a funny sound with you clink 'em together.
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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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Rondo,
Happy Anniversary. Here's a Box-O-Straws so you can sip from your favorite Box-O-Vino. Larry III PS: Have you tried any vino from the Nort Joisey Winery. Their vino comes in these specially shaped plasticized containers that they call "Cask-Kits". I recommed the "Burgundy de Bayonne" for a red and the "Pinnot de Pistola" for a white. |
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Happy Anniversary, Ron - may you and your SVX share many more.
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2005 RX-8 Grand Touring 2005 Outback 2002 Mercedes-Benz E320 wagon END OF LINE |
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not to shabby ron.
my laundry list is not quite so clean. i have spent a lot of money on my car in the four years i have owned it. some of it has been voluntary like the wheels, brakes, exhaust, and suspension. i guess it has been too bad considering i drive it like a Formula One car.
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1994 SVX, true dual Magnaflow exhaust, K&N filter, 17" Enkei RS6 wheels, Bridgestone Potenza RE730 225/45/17 rubber, zinc plated cross-drilled rotors with yellow painted brake calipers. B&M tranny cooler rated at 19,000 GVW. GC springs and Koni strut inserts installed and the car is lowered two inches all the way around!! "Too much fun to drive!" |
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Yum! Ron.
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Good s**t happened. 69 was worth the wait. '92 stock semi-pristine ebony - 160K '96 Grand Caravan - 240K '01 Miata SE - 79K '07 Chrysler Pacifica - 60k - future money pit. |
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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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Ron.
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Good s**t happened. 69 was worth the wait. '92 stock semi-pristine ebony - 160K '96 Grand Caravan - 240K '01 Miata SE - 79K '07 Chrysler Pacifica - 60k - future money pit. |
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