what do you think of this.

[nastysvx92]

To make long story short, my 92 svx it's always giving me problems and i have had replace several parts but i keep getting new problems .

Should i just move on and try to get another svx or just try to fix it??

[Conn SVX]

Is it in good condition body and interior . It is up to you Is it worth putting money into it , do you like driving it .

[Green1995SVX]

We need far more information than what you've provided. Please give us the details on the car, and what exactly is wrong with it.

[Subix]

If you want it as close to reliable as possible, expect to replace all the pulleys, belts, hoses, power steering, alternator, battery (if it isn't new), timing belt, idlers, water pump (oem only), thermostat, o2 sensors and if you have the money new coil packs backed with new plugs.

You'll have a very solid SVX after this (and roughly just spent $2k) outside of the transmission... that's a whole other area to only worry about when and if issues arise.

The SVX is like an elite but expensive luxury auto owners club. You pay a low initiation fee to get in but the annual membership fees vary from person to person and can get kind of expensive quickly at the most unexpected times.

[immortal_suby]

Originally Posted by Subix

The SVX is like an elite but expensive luxury auto owners club. You pay a low initiation fee to get in but the annual membership fees vary from person to person and can get kind of expensive quickly at the most unexpected times.

The truth!
Seems to come in waves. I didn't spend much at all for a few years, but this year has been the year of replacing parts. 290,000 miles will do that!

[Conn SVX]

with 290 on the clock and 15+ years old . How much do you think it takes to keep any 15 year + car alive. I was at a car show last Friday. I saw a Mustang that I guy had $30,000 into . A 1990 Mustang. He told me even after that he finds thing that go wrong now and then, Even owning anew car. i just saw an ad for new Mercedes . sensors that can tell if you are falling a sleep , adjustable ride , self parking , avoidance monitors, lane change alert, tire pressure monitors. and it goes on and on . What will that car be like to keep on the road in 4 years let alone 15 year. Bring a new car in for a check up or 30,000 mile maintenance and you will think owning a paid for SVX is cheap. Wifes Acura was $560.00 and it ran fine when I took it in .<LOL>

[nastysvx92]

Thanks for all your responses. Here's more a detail information about parts i'd have changed:

*2008: i had the car with about 150,000 miles.
Parts replaced between (2008-2011):
-Alternator
-Radiator
-Waterpump
-Timing belt
-O2 sensors
-Thermostat
-Battery
-Brake and pads
-And regular synthetic motor oil change, transmission fluid, air filter, gas filter.

*The car has right now 186,000 miles, and it's my daily driver until now that I'm experiencing this problems:
-Steering problems(leaking power steering fluid)
-suspenssion problems(making weird noises)
-ABS light it's on
-motor oil it's leaking (not too much)
-Need to fix dents that were "hit and runs" while my car was parked, so the exterior it's not that great, the interior it's decent for a 1992.

What other problems can i expect later in the future? Thanks

[92snowmachine]

Originally Posted by nastysvx92

-Steering problems(leaking power steering fluid)
-suspenssion problems(making weird noises)
-ABS light it's on
-motor oil it's leaking (not too much)
-Need to fix dents that were "hit and runs" while my car was parked, so the exterior it's not that great, the interior it's decent for a 1992.

What other problems can i expect later in the future? Thanks

considering what you already put in those seem to be rather small problems.
1.steering leak - most likely the o-ring under reservoir - very cheap fix
2.suspension noise - 20yr old bushings - get the polish kit or any other bushings
3.oil leak - hope its not the cam seals because that requires taking the t-belt off but most likely is the valve cover - try tightening the bolts or new gasket

all in all i would say you have a pretty good car if those are your only problems, don't know what your financial situation is but it is most likely cheaper to fix this car then buy a new one. i've done plenty of 500 to 1000 dollar jobs on cars (even subarus) that are only a few years old.

[Alex-svx]

Originally Posted by nastysvx92

Should i just move on and try to get another svx or just try to fix it??

I will fix that one you have. You can also bye a ''new'' svx, but this can maybe have the same or more problems. And now you also know what you have fixed. It`s seen that is ''normal'' wear on the car.

[benebob]

Originally Posted by nastysvx92

Thanks for all your responses. Here's more a detail information about parts i'd have changed:

*2008: i had the car with about 150,000 miles.
Parts replaced between (2008-2011):
-Alternator
-Radiator
-Waterpump
-Timing belt
-O2 sensors
-Thermostat
-Battery
-Brake and pads
-And regular synthetic motor oil change, transmission fluid, air filter, gas filter.

*The car has right now 186,000 miles, and it's my daily driver until now that I'm experiencing this problems:
-Steering problems(leaking power steering fluid)
-suspenssion problems(making weird noises)
-ABS light it's on
-motor oil it's leaking (not too much)
-Need to fix dents that were "hit and runs" while my car was parked, so the exterior it's not that great, the interior it's decent for a 1992.

What other problems can i expect later in the future? Thanks

Everything on you list is simply normal maint. items for any car of this agen except for your dents. If you don't want to do this stuff lease a new car and trade it in before the b2b ends.