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Should I buy this SVX?!
Hi. I found a 92 LS-L with about 48k miles on it. I talked to the owner and he stated that he's the second owner, and has been running synthetic trans fluid. He also said that he installed an aftermarket trans cooler. I'm suppose to look at the car today but I don't know if I'm going to be able to make it.
He's asking for about $7500, which I think is a little high. I'll have to check out the condition of the car. My only concern is second owner on a 92 with SUCH low mileage. He told me that his son also has an SVX with about 200,000 miles on it...............so he knows the car. Reason for selling: Just got a 50th anniversary Corvette.......so now he's got a Porsche Boxster, the Vette, and a PT Cruiser.....just no room for the SVX What do you guys think? Thanks.
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be very careful...synthetics at such a low mileage...isn't that bad guys?
other wise....sounds like a good find with really low miles, if you have a svxer in the area have them come look at with ya Kelli
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Previous owner of the Princess Pearlie "Dimples" as of 8/6/03 1992 LS-L Pearl 124k "Yeah, that thingy!" owner of the new 1992 LS-L Pearl "Susie" I am a pessimistic optimistic. I think the worst is going to happen, that way when it does, i don't feel as bad, but if the best happens, i am twice as happy. |
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It depends what the car is like. Does it has a good interior - like new, not problems with working parts, clean interior, no wear or little wear on seats. Is the paint in good shape, nice luster on paint, few rock chips, no door dings, glass is good, etc. Does it run good, with transmission shifting good? How are the tires, and look for uneven wear on the tires (alignment). Any bearing noise? Do they have maintenance history and records?
If it is in very good shape, this may be a fair price. You might be able to offer a little less. I would say that is about the highest one should pay for one in very very good shape. Less if it is not. Check to see if someone here is in your area that would be willing to look at it with you to make sure it is a good one. Good luck and happy shopping!
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The lower the mileage, the better for synthetics. It's when you've been running petrol-based for 100K+ and then switch, when you can have a problem. I think it would be ideal to run synthetic from day one. If you are the kind that believe in synthetics.
Sounds like a good price to me if it all checks out. Stephen
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I figure with a new car, waiting til about 5k to start running synthetics. just my opinion
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Aw crap! I forgot about break-in. It's been so dang long since I've had a new car.
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92 Ebony - Level 10/n2o REAR-ENDED 92 Teal - painted yellow/4.11 5spd/n2o SOLD 92 Claret - 4.44 SOLD 94 Barcelona - FWD SOLD 92 Ebony - 3.90 SOLD 94 Laguna ROLLING w/4.44s/Ecutune ECU +TCU/STI springs/Infiniti M45 rims |
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hm....I don't know if they've been running synthetic from the very beginning. I highly doubt it though. I think I might buy the car, I'm going to see if he takes my offer of $6500 or so. I really like it, but Kelly's Blue Book says the value should be like 6300........dam
How "high maintenace" are these SVX's? .......and how is insurance on them....is it a sports car? I live in NJ btw - most expensive insurance in the US
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Mike - Proud owner of a Pearl 92 SVX LS-L 5MT with 78k miles and climbing 5-Speed Status: DONE! Lambo Door Status: On hold but will be a success 04 WRX 5MT, STi Short Throw Shifter, Group N tranny mounts, AZA Z-2 18x7.5 Rims, slotted/cross drilled rotors, stainless steel lines, 35/20% window tint, ecu bead crush, power mode button; 7" In-dash touch screen LCD, mobile computer, voice recognition, alpine PXA-H701 DSP, 2 JBL amps, focal speakers all around, 5 farad cap, and fiberglassed subs in the trunk. The Mobile Computer Interface - featuring the SVX | My Locker | My Secret Stash |
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The SVX can be expensive on repairs but I think its worth it (mines still under warranty).
I also live in NJ and the insurance is real expensive i was paying $3,500 a year with Liberty Mutual for full coverage and i just switched to NJ Cure (njcure.com) the same coverage is costing me $2,200 a big difference, maybe give them a try. Good luck with your svx search. |
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I pay 1200 a year for full coverage and im 17.
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Tim 92 Liquid Silver SVX 5MT 2009 BMW Z4 (Gone) 2012 Camry V6 SE |
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wow, just 1200 for full coverage?! Are you sure.....that's insanely cheap
What insurance co do you have, are you on with ur parents?
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Mike - Proud owner of a Pearl 92 SVX LS-L 5MT with 78k miles and climbing 5-Speed Status: DONE! Lambo Door Status: On hold but will be a success 04 WRX 5MT, STi Short Throw Shifter, Group N tranny mounts, AZA Z-2 18x7.5 Rims, slotted/cross drilled rotors, stainless steel lines, 35/20% window tint, ecu bead crush, power mode button; 7" In-dash touch screen LCD, mobile computer, voice recognition, alpine PXA-H701 DSP, 2 JBL amps, focal speakers all around, 5 farad cap, and fiberglassed subs in the trunk. The Mobile Computer Interface - featuring the SVX | My Locker | My Secret Stash |
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re: if you know
if you know a good shop or mechanic, let them do an exam on the car. make sure nothing's wrong. good luck.
i pay about 700-800 bucks or so for full coverage per year. |
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I'm under his policy as a tier 2 or 3 driver, but we are both registered to drive both the Camry and the SVX. And yes, its $1200 per year for Collision, liability, fire, and theft with $250 deductible.
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Tim 92 Liquid Silver SVX 5MT 2009 BMW Z4 (Gone) 2012 Camry V6 SE |
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oh wow....all i know is that insurance on my 99 Infiniti G20 was about 4,000 a year (prudental) for full coverage with a $500 deductable.......I've got some points but still, 4k a year?! gosh.
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Mike - Proud owner of a Pearl 92 SVX LS-L 5MT with 78k miles and climbing 5-Speed Status: DONE! Lambo Door Status: On hold but will be a success 04 WRX 5MT, STi Short Throw Shifter, Group N tranny mounts, AZA Z-2 18x7.5 Rims, slotted/cross drilled rotors, stainless steel lines, 35/20% window tint, ecu bead crush, power mode button; 7" In-dash touch screen LCD, mobile computer, voice recognition, alpine PXA-H701 DSP, 2 JBL amps, focal speakers all around, 5 farad cap, and fiberglassed subs in the trunk. The Mobile Computer Interface - featuring the SVX | My Locker | My Secret Stash |
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Ron (paying State Farm $792 p/yr., $500 deductible, multi-car, homeowner, no accidents, & slightly over age 25 discounts).
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