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#1
02-23-2007, 08:12 PM
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New to forum and need some opinions on SVXs.
Hey all. I'm a 26yo guy stuck out in the middle of nowhere Oklahoma and am an aspiring auto tech. I found two SVXs for sale nearby and would love to get some feedback from people who know more about the SVX than I do.
Here's what he's selling: Green '95 SVX- Perfect body, paint and glass, good interior, no rust, 130,000 miles. Seller says it needs to rev high before it will shift and sounds to me like it may have lost 3rd and 4th gear. Probably needs tranny replaced. Silver/black '92 SVX- Perfect body, paint and glass, leather interior, no rust, 93,000 miles. Seller says it's mechanically perfect but his grandson replaced the battery and hooked up the terminals backwards causing the TCU to burn out. Seller is asking $2,000 for both. I would love to get one running fairly easily for the 10 mile round trip drive to work every day while having the other as a project car. Just don't know if the seller is full of crap. Should I invest in these or should I just hunt down one for sale elsewhere? Any help with this would be appreciated. 
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#2
02-23-2007, 08:24 PM
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Sounds like a solid buy. You'll see here trannys are somewhat common problems. The fuse box thing...my friend Tom'sSVX had done the exact same thing, might want to ask him what he did to fix it. Midaswell ask him about trannys too
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#3
02-23-2007, 08:33 PM
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How do i answer this....
It sounds like you have found a H#LL of a deal!!!!!!!! As long as the cars are what/how they are represented. You can do a trans upgrade for less than $1200 if you do it yourself, and rewire a car yourself for less money, but prob more time...  If you need advice/instructions for trans swaps they are in my signature, and if you pass on these, please tell us, (me) more so these beautiful cars can be saved!!!!! Thank you. Tom
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX,  the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link Last edited by svxfiles; 02-23-2007 at 08:39 PM.
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#4
02-23-2007, 09:03 PM
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...But first you gotta get the ***** drunk
 
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R.I.P Cool Signature. You're gone but not forgotten. I mean, sure, I kindof don't remember some of the finer details..but I remember you were funny, and at one point you said spaghetti in Dutch....but definantly not forgotten
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#5
02-23-2007, 09:14 PM
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19
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#6
02-23-2007, 09:16 PM
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Welcome to the site. Yes, it sounds like a great deal. You should be able to get both of these running, or buy them both and then get one running right away and work on the other after you fall in love with these incredable cars. Good luck and hope to be able to see you get these both running.
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02-23-2007, 09:44 PM
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link
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#8
02-23-2007, 10:59 PM
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Thanks for such quick answers! I fell in love with the SVX when I was a teen and saw one for the first time. I know they're rare and to come across two for sale so cheap and in such good condition, I wanted to jump at the chance. I thought I should get better educated on the cars before making an impulse buy though.
I'll pick these beauties up either Monday or Wednesday afternoon and get some pics to post or give the details of where they can be found if for some strange reason, I'm unable to purchase them!
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#9
02-24-2007, 12:33 AM
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Good luck on the purchase.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19
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#10
02-24-2007, 02:06 AM
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I still have one of mine in storage in NW Oklahoma. Lee
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#12
02-24-2007, 07:44 AM
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Wish I could find a deal like that around here. Also wish I had a place to put them.
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#13
02-24-2007, 09:19 PM
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Welcome to the site. You will find every bit of info you need about the SVX. Good luck and I hope to see pictures soon.
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#14
02-25-2007, 03:00 PM
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I wouldn't sell mine ( pearl 1972 w / wing ) that cheap. It needs some work ( power door locks don't work and the front bumper is scratched ) but with 75,000 on it , it still gets gauked at and thumbs up. I plan to keep it a looooooong looooong time I bought it new in 1973
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#15
02-25-2007, 03:39 PM
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Your car is 20 years older than any other SVX on the planet. Joe
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