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Couple Questions on Buying an SVX!
Hi everyone. I posted, kinda introducing myself in the "Everyone Check In Here" Thread and I guess not many people check that cause I never got an answer LOL.
I am new here. I actually joined because the SVX has been my dream car (well, realistic dream car) for a long time now. There was a guy that lived up the street from me growing up that had one and I fell in love with it after I heard it drive by I am actually looking to buy one very soon, I have been saving up money so I can buy a nice one. My question for all of you SVX junkies out there is which is the best year of this car (in your opinion, of course), and why? Also, when I go to buy one are there any particular "warning signs," so to speak, that I should look for that would cause me trouble down the road? Thanks in advance! Kelly |
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Re: Couple Questions on Buying an SVX!
Honestly I love the 92 pearl. OBDI with more hp than the others. A nice one of those with timing belt and water pump already done, also the ss brake lines and I'd prefer a 4.44 tranny so you'd know it's been swapped. Watch for any cars too far north cause that usually means rust.. Usually..
Welcome to the Network. Glad your here!
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Hmm okay. I live in Washington state, so I guess I probably shouldn't buy one from up here then
But what exactly is the 4.44 tranny? Is it just a newer tranny than the original? Thanks! |
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Re: Couple Questions on Buying an SVX!
Well I wouldn't say don't by one from up north, just make sure you check under the car.
Southern cars that have not seen snow/salt would of course be in better shape than one that has lived for years as a winter beater. Things to look out for: I guess first thing to do is to link you to this: http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...01&postcount=2 Then I will say: Maintenance records - Car is old, don't care if it is a 92 or a 97. Make sure you have records to what major service has been done. Look for things like Head Gasket, Timing belt, Crank seal (oil pump seal), Cam seals, Water Pump. Transmission Slipping - Does the tranny shift smooth, or does the rpm flair between gears like your in neutral. Electrical Problems - The car is old, wiring become brittle. Chasing electrical problems will make you wish you just needed a new tranny. Leaking Engine Gaskets - Valve Cover Gaskets (rocker panel gaskets) Make sure you don't see any oil leaks from the side of the motor. Paint - How is the paint? Repainting a car properly will cost you $3,500+. Rear Wheel Barrings - Another known issue with the SVX These get destroyed, if the car has loud noise from the back, may be shot barrings. Look out for Flashing power light on start up. It should light up, then go off. Flashing means transmission error code. Double check the VIN on the dash against the VIN on the firewall against the VIN on the Fugi ID plate on the driver side front strut tower. Call me paranoid. Does the Air Conditioning Work? Any codes from the Climate control unit? Does the Sunroof open without you having to push it up. Chipped/scratched glass Do the power windows work. Do the power locks work. Does the security system work. Does the power seat work. -- That should give you a good start Last edited by Lookin4SVX; 05-27-2010 at 08:55 PM. |
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Re: Couple Questions on Buying an SVX!
If the RPM rev like you are in neutral when it is shifting between gears that would mean the Transmission is likely on its way out.
The clutch plates are slipping. Transmission is BAD. The original SVX Transmission is not very good. If you read this board you will see what I mean. They die, its a common problem, they overheat and they die. A 4.44 Tranny is a swap from another subaru into the SVX. If your SVX is AWD, this will mean swapping out the rear end with the matching 4.44 one. It is a stronger transmission with a different gear ratio. It has the higher gear ratio, so at highway cruising speed it is higher in the RPM range. Gears are shorter. Makes car faster. P.S. I am also a n00b to the SVX world. I just bought mine on March 8th 2010. So I just went through this. I ended up buying a 92LS-L from Maine with 188,000mi on it. (Yes, I bought a high millage northern car). Last edited by Lookin4SVX; 05-27-2010 at 09:12 PM. |
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That helps me out a lot! Thanks Lookin4SVX! I do have one question for you though, what do you mean any codes from the climate control unit?
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I think the 95 model is the best model. (I could be biased) They had all the modifications done to it by then, and it is the last of the OBD1, that has less emission controls that the OBD2.
When test driving it, check for the change from second to third for revving between changes. Don't buy a rusty one. Harvey .
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Sorry for all the questions, I'm a n00b haha |
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