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...I would have expected more from Automobile mag...
Last months automobile mag missed me off. Towards the back, in the "sold" section, there ws a 96 SVX LSi that sold for, I think, 7k. Okay. But then there was a negative commentary about how Subaru did the car wrong, and it will never be worth more than that. Screw them...i'll bet that Subaru will be bigger and better overall than all the imports (and domestics, who are all basically dead) in a few years, and the SVX will be a huge collectors item soon after because Subaru's best ideas went into such a unique, intoxicating design. So Baaaaaah to them
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Re: ...I would have expected more from Automobile mag...
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in reality, there aren't any signs of it becoming a huge collectors item (except in Earl's driveway )
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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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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The year is 1992 Sunaru's known slogan: 'Inexpensive and built to stay that way' Subaru Salesman request. 'Gimme $30,000' ooops Randy ii |
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Re: ...I would have expected more from Automobile mag...
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I do agree that the SVX probably won't be a huge collector's item though. Hell, no one knows what it is besides us! And, it doesn't really fit into any collector category that's been established. Actually I hope it doesn't - I want to keep the prices WAY down for me!
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Automobile if EFFED UP!!!!! What the hell are they talking about!!!! The SVX is one of the best cars ever made!!!! I still get compliments and people asking me if it's a 2003 model or something!!!! Subaru really screwed up when they didn't advertize it back in 1992... That's where they shot themselves in the foot...
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2020 Subaru Outback Touring - Wife's first Subaru 2005 Volvo V70R - 5-cylinder love! :Heart: ** SOLD **1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Wagon - MOST RELIABLE car I've ever owned ** SOLD **2006Subaru WRXSTi (Former "Boxer4Racing.com / Continential Tire" STi) - Built EJ22t block / EJ207 JDM STi "big port heads" - 9,000rpm MONEY PIT!!! ** SOLD ** 1995 "Tree-Hugger Green" SVX L AWD(5 MT) --- "Gumby" 130K miles #399 in MY95, my original love... |
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what did Automobile say that was so horrible? that a '96 SVX wouldn't be worth much more than around $9000? there are quite a few recent posts on this site with people whining about how $14,000 is an absurd amout to pay for a '97 SVX.
would everyone feel better if they had to shell out $20,000 for their SVX? i'm glad they're cheap and no one knows what the hell they are.
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles |
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Damn, I paid half that.... Then again mine is two years older than yours and has nearly 80,000 miles more than yours on it... But still, it has never given me any heartburn like my other cars that I've owned...
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2020 Subaru Outback Touring - Wife's first Subaru 2005 Volvo V70R - 5-cylinder love! :Heart: ** SOLD **1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Wagon - MOST RELIABLE car I've ever owned ** SOLD **2006Subaru WRXSTi (Former "Boxer4Racing.com / Continential Tire" STi) - Built EJ22t block / EJ207 JDM STi "big port heads" - 9,000rpm MONEY PIT!!! ** SOLD ** 1995 "Tree-Hugger Green" SVX L AWD(5 MT) --- "Gumby" 130K miles #399 in MY95, my original love... |
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I have to disagree about the collectors bit...
my previous car (which I still love them) was a Merkur Scorpio They were different for the times and had options galore for the time that they came out...sound familiar? Now Merkurs are collectors with a following...my basis of being a collector is there is a following for the car... The SVX has that now. Look at MG's same thing... When I was in school after hearing about this car I had to go sown to the Suby dealer and see one. I fell in love but never thought I would own one...The salesmen were like yeah its nice but they wern't excited about the car to insite sales...IMHO. Who cares what they sell for...makes them easier to obtain...for now. Cars that stand out in the test of time as being "one of a kind" always endure in the hearts of those that love them and the public shall remember them in a light that is just a little brighter than just being a....car. |
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I think it will be worth money someday. But if not, no big deal. The car get's attention and that's what makes it collectable to me. I'd love to retire Mandi's X someday, tear it down and rebuild it all like new. Then take it to shows. Guarantee the car would win awards. I would have no interest in selling it anyway, so what does it matter how much it's worth?
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And considering some mags "used car" advice and surveys in some issues, I think the SVX would be a great candidate. Just give it some more attention...I think the SVX is the best car FHI ever put out, and should be acknowledged as so. |
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SVX Car of the yr.
FYI. In 1992 the SVX won new car of the yr. in 2 catagories from
a Canadian (at the time) program called Drivers Seat w/ Tony Whitney & Ted Laturnus. They loved the SVX ie. Tony said he would like to see a 5 spd. to get the best out of that jewel of an engine. He liked the windows and the suede trim and hoped that Subaru wins the attention it deserves with this car. He said it handles and rides like the best in it's class. Ted did n ot like the windows but concluded ; I have to give the SVX top marks in just about every dept. This is a thoroughly designed automobile. $37- $38,000. canadian for the SVX LSI
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