SVX is testing my resolve..

[BRADY]

There must have to be a life lesson learned from my SVX. I have had nothing but heartache from it in the 5 years I have been it's master, yet I stubbornly refuse to sell it and face up to the reality of my vehicular situation.

First, shortly after purchase, it wanted a new transmission on the way to see a band I liked. I missed the show but I fixed the 4EAT - cost about $3,000.

Then, the radiator cracks and leaves me stranded on a freeway at midnight.

I pay over $1,500 for a new radiator AND transmission cooler (plus a flatbed truck to get it 150kms home).

Then, the water pump blows....

Then the under-drive pulley separates from itself (harmonic balancer).

Then - the sleeve lock regulator breaks, leaving the car 'in-securable' (FIXED)

Then the fuel pump fails (again at midnight, FAR, FAR from home) (FIXED)

Then chronic oil leaks...

Then, the struts and bushings are all noisy and shudder + rattle (always have but I have been too busy repairing other parts of the SVX to address.)

It may even be a differential problem or binding causing the shudders and grinding noises - I don't know.

Then the A/C fails - still haven't fixed that.

NOW, it is slipping in gears 3 and 4..... (It is also slow moving into Reverse)


WHY DO I LOVE THIS CAR AGAIN?

WHY AM I DEFYING LOGIC AND NOT SELLING IT?

IS THIS TRANSMISSION about to rob me of all my money again?

It only has 225,000 kms on it!

The wonderful BEN N. 93tzlegacy is going to evaluate it for me late next week and let me know if my 'SVX nightmare' will ever end.

Cheers all!

Mike

[93tzlegacy]

dont give up mate , all isnt lost. ive recently resurected another SVX and i dont think yours will be to bad, fingers crossed.

[BRADY]

Originally Posted by 93tzlegacy

dont give up mate , all isnt lost. ive recently resurected another SVX and i dont think yours will be to bad, fingers crossed.

Thanks Ben!

My car is nearly there! I have almost rebuilt it! With your help, I am sure it will behave like a good SVX should!

P.S. A bloke that lives near me is in the market for an SVX - he is looking at some here in Newcastle and one in Penrith this weekend - I have clued him in on all I have learned.
His tag on here is 'gjhumphris'.

[gjhumphris]

Aaaahhh! This is not sounding like buying an SVX is going to be a positive experience! Perhaps I should wait a few years for a BRZ??

What's the average life span of the tranny when driven responsibly?

[Blacky]

Originally Posted by gjhumphris

What's the average life span of the tranny when driven responsibly?

Exactly as long as it takes for you to forget the hardship endured to afford a new one.

[93tzlegacy]

is the one in penrith pearl white / black and at shamrock auto's just near the regatta centre? if so, ive looked at it, very clean. havent driven itthough and it does seem a bit overpriced.
thanks and good luck with the hunt, Ben.