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10-22-2005, 05:25 PM
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1997 Svx
Hello All!
Previously owned a 1995 SVX New for 2 weeks and it was stolen and trashed. Long time Subie owner with the best (other than the SVX) being a 1996 RX Turbo AWD Sedan. No other vehicle excels in foul weather like a subie. Anyway, now my finances allow me to pursue purchase of a 1997 SVX to replace the stolen one from 11 years ago. The one I am looking at is a very rare and quality example (and expensive). can any of you offer advice prior to my purchase? Any help is welcome 
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10-22-2005, 05:45 PM
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 as for advice, i leave it to the more technically-minded forum members. i will be the first to say welcome. 
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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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#3
10-22-2005, 05:48 PM
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Uh, check the engine and tranny levels and see how they smell. Regular car buying tips applied.
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Lwin M. Maung (Member # 147) Current SVX: NONE Previous SVXes: 1994 LE Barcelona Red 107k 1992 LS-L Pearl White 143k 1994 LSi Bordeaux Pearl 220k 1992 LS-L Ebony Pearl 184k 1992 LS-L Liquid Silver 145k 1992 LS-L Liquid Silver 102k 1992 LS-L Ebony Pearl 123k Other current cars:2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Black If at first you don't succeed, CHEAT!
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#4
10-22-2005, 05:51 PM
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Brand new 1995 and stolen in 2 weeks?? Ahhhh...mannnn.... My sympathies!!
Definitely do a carfax on the 97 to assure it's not one of the recent flood cars. Use a flashlight and visually check the floor for any flood evidence. While the 97 is still cold, reach and feel the top of the engine undercover for pooled oil/fluids leaking from inside the timing belt cover. Try to reach in behind the fans and feel across the bottom of the timing belt cover if possible. Check tranny well. Drive the car until fully warmed up, and check for TC lockup on the interstate. Pull the transmission fault codes from the help files on this site and perform a test for trouble codes after driving/warm-up Test driver's side master window switch to assure auto-down works. I think only the 92's had the "auto-up" feature. Someone correct me if this is wrong. Look at moulding around sunroof for any evidence of leaking. Check trunk next to power antenna for any evidence of drain tubes leaking. Assure antenna extends fully. Take someone with you, put the 97 on gravel and LIGHTLY punch it to assure AWD is grabbing. Don't mess up your paint by overdoing this.  After complete warm up, open hood and check for PS leaks/smoke. May be an idea to check this after warm up at red light traffic. Observe if smoke is coming from wheelwells. (Tagging other members to take over in the ring. )
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Robert Is Bush in jail yet? (Looks frantically at watch, then back up) How about now? Now? Come onnnnnn...... Someone freeze me until January, this wait is killing me. Update: 09 January, and still not in jail! Wassup?? 1992 Teal LS-L - 160k (Now new and improved with perfect paint!) Last edited by Electrophil; 10-22-2005 at 05:55 PM.
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10-22-2005, 05:57 PM
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Oh yeah, check the top of the radiator to assure the plastic top isn't cracked.
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Robert Is Bush in jail yet? (Looks frantically at watch, then back up) How about now? Now? Come onnnnnn...... Someone freeze me until January, this wait is killing me. Update: 09 January, and still not in jail! Wassup?? 1992 Teal LS-L - 160k (Now new and improved with perfect paint!)
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10-22-2005, 09:21 PM
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Follow this link for what to look for in a used SVX. Good luck.
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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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