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12-20-2008, 09:08 PM
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Potential SVX owner
I found an svx and I've always liked them. I am a car enthusiast looking for a new DD with potential. I'm just looking to hear from SVX owners directly the truth. Mostly on reliability? I know subies tend to be more reliable, is that true for the SVX too? I have always liked their style since I first saw one on GT2 then on Loaded weapon. I've read some decent reviews on performace, but I can't find word on reliability or whether they are relativly easy to work on.(For someone who has good knowledge of cars) General insurance costs? Basic pros and cons of the svx world...
Also how is part sourcing, replacment and aftermarket? Lot's of ?'s for a curious car lover. thanks nick 
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12-20-2008, 11:07 PM
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Re: Potential SVX owner
Reliability is a hard question to answer as it really pertains to previous owner and how it was taken care of. If it wasnt beaten to hell then it should last a while without to many problems, but keep in mind your dealing with an almost 20 year old car design here (2011 will mark the 20th birthday for many 92 models). There are quite a few svx with well over 200,000 miles and even some with 300,000 on the road. Simple maintenance and not beating the living hell out of it will probably have it last for awhile. Just if something is wrong get it fixed sooner rather then later. I'm sure once you drive on you will be set on having one.
As far as working on them it really depends on what is wrong  . Somethings are simply to swap out and honestly timing and things of that nature were not too hard to get to. This site has many write ups and quite a few specialist that really enjoyed being bothered with simply questions  *cough* OT *cough*.
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles
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12-21-2008, 12:02 AM
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Re: Potential SVX owner
Ive found my SVX pretty good. The only major problem on mine was that 2nd on my auto slips badly. but i still drive it
and the only other thing i had to do is water pump and that was quite easy to do  I will always own an svx 
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1992 NZDM SVX Maroonish Red /Black ( 1st car ive owned with an cd player ) Has been retired1989 Vortex 6 Maroon 1983 RX Silver Grey 1973 1400 GSR Yelo 2 Door Coupe awaiting Restoration
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12-21-2008, 06:27 AM
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Re: Potential SVX owner
Keep in mind that with owning a SVX, you will alternate between wanting to spend all your money upgrading the SVX and wanting to sell the SVX so that you are not spending all of your money on it. But if you work on your own cars, you should be able to do almost any troubleshooting or repair with the help of the info on this board. Most any part can be found at Subaruparts.com or from someone parting out a wreck. Getting windshields can be a headache, I would avoid cars with badly cracked windshields (ones that wouldn't pass state inspection).
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1992 LSL ebony pearl 170k - Thank you Ron Mummert Reading Box of Wine Car ----------------------------------- 1992 SVX LSL 5-Speed Sold at 180K 2019 1995 SVX Lsi Polo Sold at 118K 2007 Last edited by Sean486; 12-21-2008 at 06:38 AM.
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12-21-2008, 01:41 PM
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Re: Potential SVX owner
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12-27-2008, 12:35 PM
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Re: Potential SVX owner
Thanks for the good answers guys. I like the one
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I'm really leaning towards this car, I'll keep you guys posted.
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12-27-2008, 02:02 PM
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Re: Potential SVX owner
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when he was set on having just one! .
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016  2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback  2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields.  4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . .
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12-27-2008, 05:15 PM
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Re: Potential SVX owner
I was set on mine before I got in it. I did not even know these cars existed until I saw a little add in the local car trader. Googled it and bam had to have it. I wouldn't mind owning another, I have convinced my mother to buy one(come new year she is getting one she hopes) , she is tired of her big car and tries to drive mine when ever possible (I hide the keys
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles
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12-27-2008, 07:02 PM
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Re: Potential SVX owner
I wanted the first SVX I saw when they first showed up at the dealers. No way to afford to buy one.
If I had the Bill Gates money I would drive a SVX. I think it is the most comfortable, safest car money can buy. ( I would probably get a new paint job in that case though Go for it! Keith
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12-27-2008, 09:10 PM
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Re: Potential SVX owner
I would also add that since the svx was in limited production, most of the time when you need parts...they will not be available locally. my radiator a while back and i couldn't get one anywhere locally. also spent more on it than other radiators i've ordered for other cars.
so keep in mind you will have to wait for parts and you will pay a higher premium. other than that, it's a normal car....with occasional tranny issues....
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12-28-2008, 01:43 PM
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Re: Potential SVX owner
Woo Hoo! Another Michigan guy
My 1995 L AWD w/74,xxx miles will be for sale soon...unless the local guy buys it from me first.
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