What would you pay for a NEW SVX?

TomsSVX · #1 11-09-2007, 06:43 PM

What would you pay for an SVX that was fully restored SVX?? Including a list of the following with a 3 year 30kmile warranty?

Full repaint. that means the engine bay and everything
New bushings all around (upgraded bushings where applicable)
Rebuilt engine to stock specs
rebuilt transmission with upgraded valve body
Under body stripped and coated with rhino liner
New front and rear axles
New front and Rear wheel bearings
New struts and mounts
Refurbished stock wheels or aftermarket of choice w/ new rubber
New quiet exhaust system.
New seat covers and refurbished interior bits
New radiator

As I plan on expanding my business with Its Just Eric and Mike621 this is something we may be interested in doing. Granted we could not roll the odometer back legally as far as I know, this car would have virtually 0 miles on it. What do you honestly think??

Tom

Crazy_pilot · #2 11-09-2007, 07:14 PM

I'd say 15-20K is a fair price for what basically amounts to a new car. If I had the money....

If you guys pursue this route, good luck to you!

NiftySVX · #3 11-09-2007, 07:18 PM

Don't forget about new shocks, springs and strut mounts

And make sure it is a 94+ with the dual airbags, no electric belts, and the 134a air conditioner.

I'd probably give 15 or so for it.

TomsSVX · #4 11-09-2007, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

What would you pay for an SVX that was fully restored SVX?? Including a list of the following with a 3 year 30kmile warranty?

Full repaint. that means the engine bay and everything
New bushings all around (upgraded bushings where applicable)
Rebuilt engine to stock specs
rebuilt transmission with upgraded valve body
Under body stripped and coated with rhino liner
New front and rear axles
New front and Rear wheel bearings
New struts and mounts
Refurbished stock wheels or aftermarket of choice w/ new rubber
New quiet exhaust system.
New seat covers and refurbished interior bits
New radiator

As I plan on expanding my business with Its Just Eric and Mike621 this is something we may be interested in doing. Granted we could not roll the odometer back legally as far as I know, this car would have virtually 0 miles on it. What do you honestly think??

Tom

already there... Thnx for the responses keep them comming

Tom

jman050 · #5 11-09-2007, 07:41 PM

i dont see much of a demand if you price it much over 15k....and at that price you might not make much not to mention the time you guys invest into doing this.

if you do it...might be better to forget rebuilding the stock tranny and just build them with 5spds or 6spds if someone is willing to spend that much...i predict more of a demand for a manual tranny

Crazy_pilot · #6 11-09-2007, 07:44 PM

^^^That's something. You guys would be doing a "build-to-order" sort of thing I assume, so options would be available? Obviously at increased price. But things like 5/6MT swaps, suspension, blah blah blah..?

TomsSVX · #7 11-09-2007, 07:50 PM

Well... i was thinking the 1st one would basically be a one off and see if someone would be interested. i can always convert a car to an MT anytime this would more or less be less in the performance realm and more in a garage queen super new low mileage SVX realm

tom

Mike621 · #8 11-09-2007, 08:03 PM

I'll take one!

....wait a sec....

this car im working on....

...looks a lot like the car I just ordered!

Sov13t · #9 11-11-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jman050

i dont see much of a demand if you price it much over 15k....and at that price you might not make much not to mention the time you guys invest into doing this.

Even though I am a bit late on this one... I agree with that statement. Even if we allude the low demand bit, you are still putting in a lot of time, and it is not just one person but a couple of you that the marginal profit will be small and rare, now if you increase the price the demand is just going to \_____ (hit the floor)

Just my .05 Rubles.

-Sov

PDSides · #10 11-10-2007, 06:39 AM

Tom, I might be interested but there is a nagging issue that causes me to hesitate....electrical components. In my opinion, the SVX was "underwired" from the start, needing a more substantial wiring harness and components. How would you propose to address these issues in your refurbished SVX? I think you have a great idea going, so don't lose it. Continue to work on it, refine it and give it a go. As others have suggested, you might produce a more appealing car using a standard transmission. That in itself gets rid of one of the potential component failures (a major one, by the way). Best wishes and keep us posted on your plans. Best wishes.
Preston

TomsSVX · #11 11-10-2007, 09:34 AM

thanks for the input but they are as I figured. No one really wants a stock svx anymore. Everything would need to be changed.

Tom

94SubieSVX · #12 11-10-2007, 09:54 AM

It's not that everybody doesn't want a stock SVX, they want what the SVX should've been made with from the factory.

AJ4U2 · #13 11-10-2007, 09:58 AM

I think you would have to have someone with a good down payment before you could even conceder doing the first one.. The cost to start would make you go broke... and a lot would not have the wishes of putting 15k into a vehicle that is not a collectors item yet....I would stick to the repair shop business and just fix the one's in need...The demand for SVX is not on the table of of many..Just my 2Cents

SVXRide · #14 11-10-2007, 10:12 AM

Tom,
My 2 cents worth -- rebuilt engine, HIDs, upgraded suspension (Mychialo's springs + Konis) to improve the ride quality and "rake" to the car, iPod compatible stereo + new speakers all around, 5 spd, new windshield, upgraded brakes (slotted/dimple drilled rotors), update A/C freon, make sure sunroof works without "assistance", new (non drooping) visors. Body work should be limited to making everything "straight" and addressing any clearcoat issues.

$30-35k and market as a "SVXSpeedShop" XXX model (you figure out what the XXX should be -- definitely not GT, put something that conveys handling, comfort, long distance cruising ....maybe take a page out of BMW's book - "3.3xi"

). I think you can go even higher in price, given the clients you attract (think "uniquewhips" and all the other custom shops that are all over the cable networks now...)

You business model can work, you just need to target folks with disposable income who are looking for a unique vehicle. I think there is also a market for $10-15k versions, they'd probably be limited to cleaning up the body, HIDs, 5 spd or 4HEAT with improved valve body, brakes, and 100k or less motors (not rebuilt, just resealed + timing belt).

-Bill

TomsSVX · #15 11-10-2007, 11:07 AM

well this is only one of the ideas for the new shop. Couple things going into planning are below

-Mild turbo kit(stock engine)
-High power turbo kit(built engine)
-Exhaust in a box (bolt on exhaust systems in 2 forms: Quiet and performance) Able to be shipped.
-Woodgrain painting (for all your who want paint matched interior panels)
-ToMyx Intakes
-Refurbished headlights
-Tinted tail lights
-Big Brake kit by Wilwood

This is only the SVX specific stuff, I also plan on doing more work with other Subies. We will also be refurbishing cars that have not had the best lives in order to flip them and make a little extra money on the side. Just a peak in to things available in the future

Tom