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SVX A - 50,000 miles, unknown history | 17 | 48.57% | |
SVX B - 150,000 miles, freshly reconditioned | 18 | 51.43% | |
Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll |
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Which SVX would you buy?
This is just a theoretical scenario that came to mind and I'm curious how everyone feels.
You are you and looking to buy a SVX. Maybe this will be your first SVX, maybe you will replace your current SVX, or maybe it will be an additional SVX. But play it realistically, in your current life situation what would you be able to do. Both of these SVXes look identical. They are the same year, same color, same trim level, same options. They both apear to be in excellent condition, inside and out. They both test drive and feel the same. And they are both the same price. However...... SVX A has 50,000 miles. It has an unknown history, most likely you are seeing this at a dealership or used car lot. SVX B has 150,000 miles. It has full records, and just before the sale it has been gone over extensively by a trusted mechanic - complete engine reseal, remanufactured tranny, new belts/pulleys/plugs/pumps, etc, etc. Most likely this is being sold by a private party, someone from the network, maybe one of the Toms, etc. So which are you driving home? Remember, both are identical in every way except mileage and known history. Same price. And you are playing this as yourself, your budget (we're assuming whatever the price is you can afford that at a minimum), your needs for the car going forward. Vote and comment away!
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Troy 1992 SVX LSL "Serenity" 250,000 miles! I don't care, I'm still free, You can't take the sky from me... |
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Re: Which SVX would you buy?
what if you find svx C; same price, 60,000 miles, and just had t belt, water pump, and a rebuilt by subaru tranny installed.
get the car you want. but between A and B, hard to tell. a rebuilt tranny is better than the original that is for sure.
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1985 Brat GL 138k 91 CRX Si 40k 91 CRX Si 155k 97 SVX Lsi 70k 2003 s2000 91 RT4WD 166K |
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Re: Which SVX would you buy?
Personally, this is a tough one. In my current realistic situation, I can only have 1 SVX and it is a daily driver.
So the low miles is appealing, not just for the bragging rights, but at first glance it would be more reliable for a daily driver. But as we are starting to see now, these cars are old enough (in years, regardless of miles) now that low miles isn't a guarantee of anything. Especially buying one blind off a lot with no history. Those first 50K miles could have been put on 10 years ago, then the car sat in a barn for a decade until the owner died and his son sold it to the dealer. Things could be ready to fall apart in the internals. Or maybe the first 50K miles were spent drag racing around and the tranny and everything else is about to give out in another 5K miles. On the other hand, just because it has an unknown history doesn't mean it has a bad history. It could have been a one owner car cherished and maintained since it was new, and the owner just now traded it in. Hard to know, somewhat of a gamble really. Much less of a gamble if you can afford to buy this car, and have additional money available if you do have to replace a tranny or something. Or are just adding it to your collection as a 2nd or 3rd or 17th SVX and aren't going to really drive it anyway. Curious to see how the voting goes and how the demographics go. Provided people vote honestly and actually think about it a bit.
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Troy 1992 SVX LSL "Serenity" 250,000 miles! I don't care, I'm still free, You can't take the sky from me... |
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Re: Which SVX would you buy?
Hey, no thinking outside of the box!
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Troy 1992 SVX LSL "Serenity" 250,000 miles! I don't care, I'm still free, You can't take the sky from me... |
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Re: Which SVX would you buy?
An known-condition SVX in good repair with 150,000 miles ought to be good for another 50,000 to 100,000 reliable miles (assuming the replacement parts well doesn't run dry). I'd be leery of a car with an unknown history, regardless of the odometer reading.
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Re: Which SVX would you buy?
I'd take the high milage one.. I've already got 151 miles and I love the car. Getting one with all the work done I want to have done already would be a dream. Low milage means nothing to me when things are already rebuilt.. It's like a new vehicle!
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1992 Pearl White LS-L "Ruslana" #4946 - 180k on body, 95k on engine. Mods: ECU bead crush, 15 min mod, 20 min mod, drilled/slotted rotors & Axxis ceramic brakes, SS lines, 17" Evoke F1 wheels, XS-HF137 Sony Xplod speakers, 6000k HID's (lows & fogs), resistor mod, 1½" Sleek Spoiler mod, custom exhaust by svxfiles, '02 WRX aluminum racing radiator by svxfiles, Summit Racing 400# x 300# springs w/ Koni's by svxfiles, ClassGlass fiberglass hood /w scoop, Nevin's rear sway bar, '97 grille, phenolic spacers, custom LED interior lighting, custom paint. †"War doesn't determine who is right, only who is left"† Work to be done: Tinted windows, clear/LED tail lights, tailbar mod, "Power Mode" mod, Supertone horns, clear corners & headlight lenses, 2 pc splitters or custom bumper, Alcyone side skirts, TruSpeed Stage III SVX Intake, Hydra, 4.44 tranny swap, JDM auto folding side mirrors, engine rebuild, super charger, STi seats, bone leather interior /w SVX emblem, dash overhaul, SVX decals, paint (stock color). Total cost?: 22k At least it's going down..
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Re: Which SVX would you buy?
I'd go with low miles unless you knew forsure that the higher mileage car was in A1 condition. Just b/c a car has a rebuilt tranny or some new seals doesn't mean that it has been well loved (neutral drops, sideways across snowy parking lots daily etc)
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Re: Which SVX would you buy?
buy them both!
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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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Re: Which SVX would you buy?
If the 150k car is from the one of the Toms then that would be my choice.
But if not; the 50k car would be my choice. Dustin
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-Dustin 1992 Ebony LS-L w/191k miles Mods: a few and acouple more 1995 Brilliant Red L/AWD w/154k miles Mods: Stebro catback exhaust, K&N drop in filter, ECUtune ST1v5, 4.44, lots of JDM goodies 1992 Pearly LS-L w/154k miles Sold Mods: 4.11, rust 2008 DGM Legacy spec.B w/245k miles Mods: Cryotune Stage3, VF52, bushings galore, STi pink springs, Bilstein HDs My Locker The only man alive who drives three "Subu SVS's".......according to my insurance company |
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Re: Which SVX would you buy?
This is a really tough one! I just recently sold my 97 svx which had a fully documented history (lots of work), and the car had 90,000 miles on it. I sold it to purchase a 92 with 40,000 miles, which also has a fully documented history (purchased from elderly original owner), but the car had had virtually nothing except a couple of batteries, a set of tires, and oil changes. I did it, though, because I liked the color of the 92 better.
I think it comes down to this - which car do YOU like better? Go with your gut feeling.
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Re: Which SVX would you buy?
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Former: 1994 Barcelona Red(x2), 1995 Brilliant Red, 1992 Liquid Silver, 1992 Ebony(x2), 1992 Pearl White (x2) Current: 2017 Ford Raptor 2017 Kawasaki KLR 1995 Guards Red Carrera 1995 Spec-ish Miata - track car 1957 CJ-5 |
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Re: Which SVX would you buy?
low mileage.other car is closer to the end of it's "useful service life" as opposed to lower car that still has 150k in it. assuming it's taken care of. however i don't know these cars well enough so i am probably way off the mark.
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Re: Which SVX would you buy?
I would prefer the one with history. Low mileage is nice but something you know has a history is better.
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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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Re: Which SVX would you buy?
The lower miles one for sure. 50k to 150k? You cant even compare those to me regardless of the cars histroy. It's like comparing Lindsay Lohan to Estelle Getty, who would you rather have?
This: 50k or this 150K? |
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Re: Which SVX would you buy?
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Lol not even close! Getting rebuilt items is like a foutain of youth! besides they both look the sime.. So it's like she's wearing a Lindsay Lohan mask..
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1992 Pearl White LS-L "Ruslana" #4946 - 180k on body, 95k on engine. Mods: ECU bead crush, 15 min mod, 20 min mod, drilled/slotted rotors & Axxis ceramic brakes, SS lines, 17" Evoke F1 wheels, XS-HF137 Sony Xplod speakers, 6000k HID's (lows & fogs), resistor mod, 1½" Sleek Spoiler mod, custom exhaust by svxfiles, '02 WRX aluminum racing radiator by svxfiles, Summit Racing 400# x 300# springs w/ Koni's by svxfiles, ClassGlass fiberglass hood /w scoop, Nevin's rear sway bar, '97 grille, phenolic spacers, custom LED interior lighting, custom paint. †"War doesn't determine who is right, only who is left"† Work to be done: Tinted windows, clear/LED tail lights, tailbar mod, "Power Mode" mod, Supertone horns, clear corners & headlight lenses, 2 pc splitters or custom bumper, Alcyone side skirts, TruSpeed Stage III SVX Intake, Hydra, 4.44 tranny swap, JDM auto folding side mirrors, engine rebuild, super charger, STi seats, bone leather interior /w SVX emblem, dash overhaul, SVX decals, paint (stock color). Total cost?: 22k At least it's going down..
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