New guy with questions regarding possible ownership of SVX

[Mazdax605]

Hey guys,


I am a Mazda guy at heart,and really more of an old school guy as well,but I have recently been thinking about an SVX. I have always loved the looks of the car,but really don't know much about them. I met Tom from All We'll Drive at Import Carlisle this past April,and it sort of planted the seed. The thought of an SVX with a 5-speed really made me think.

Now I have contacted a guy that may be selling a 91 I believe(he said it was the first year) in the Claret color that has a 5-speed in it already,and also has some suspension work done as well. I have yet to see the car,and I know the paint isn't perfect,but the rest of the car sounds solid.

Really what I am concerned about is will this be a smart car to buy to use for fun during the summer months with two kids that are ages 7,and 3? How are these cars to work on? Are they fun cars to drive? Will the rear seat fit kids?

A little background on me. I have owned 1st generation RX-7's for many years,and they are my favorite cars of all time. I own an early production 79 GS(5/78 build date) now,and I am the second owner. It is mostly stock,and in really great shape with factory paint,and everything. I also own a 74 Mazda Rotary engine pickup(REPU),and I love that one as well,but for entirely different reasons. I bought a 78 Datsun 510 coupe back in December for a car that had a rear seat that I could take the kids out in,and while it is a really nice car it isn't what I wanted(I wanted a early 70's mazda rotary coupe),and I am thinking of getting something a bit more modern to replace it with.

Any input on why I should,or shouldn't buy a SVX is appreciated,and welcome.


Thanks,

Chris

79 RX-7 GS
74 REPU
78 Datsun 510