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01-14-2009, 03:03 PM
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Finally have an SVX
I've been trolling here for ages, though I've been posting on NASIOC since '02 when I got my first WRX.
I've been looking for the right SVX as a second car for the last few years, and the perfect one finally popped up. I bought it about a month ago for $1,500. So far I love it. It's my fourth subaru and first SVX. Here's a picture from a local subie meet I took it to this past weekend:   It's a '92 Touring. AWD, and every bell and whistle it could come with. Believe it or not everything works even at 140,000 miles. Last edited by Ricter; 12-21-2009 at 08:58 AM. 
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01-14-2009, 03:41 PM
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Re: Finally have an SVX
You got a hell of a good deal. Nice rims too.
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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
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01-14-2009, 03:41 PM
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Re: Finally have an SVX
Welcome!!! It's always to have more Subaru enthusiasts with us..
Although I'm jealous.. Four cars AND you get to go to Subaru meets? Not fair...
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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, 1˝" 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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#6
01-14-2009, 03:56 PM
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Re: Finally have an SVX
Welcome! Glad to see another NC owner
 .. What meet was that? (I am curious as I havent seen many meets in NC)
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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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#8
02-15-2009, 10:05 PM
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Re: Finally have an SVX
That was a excellent price. I paid that for my 92 Ebony. Good mechanical condition but it was poor cosmetically. The clearcoat is still peeling
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 I have 9 Subaru's, 5 are running. I just took my 89 XT6 to a meet today with about 100 other Subaru's. I was the only old school Soob there  http://www.cardomain.com/id/Turbone
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#9
02-25-2009, 01:30 PM
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Re: Finally have an SVX
So, I'm getting ready to have some service done to the engine.
I'm having the engine resealed since it leaks out of every possible a gasket. While that's being done, I'm just going to have a major service competed for my own peace of mind. Typical 60k service I guess: timing belts, plugs, all fuilds, etc... While I'm having this done, are the any little tweaks I should have done at the same time? I'm thinking about finding a lightweight crank pulley locally to have added at the time. Figure it won't do much, but while I'm in there, every little thing can help, right?
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#10
02-25-2009, 03:25 PM
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Re: Finally have an SVX
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We believe! We believe!   These cars do repay pride of ownership and good servicing. Yours looks very cared for.  Nice deal, congratulations. Joe 
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Black Betty [Bam a Lam!] '93 UK spec, still languishing Betty Jersey Girl Silver '92 UK [Channel Isles] 40K Jersey Girl @ Mersea Candy Purple Honda Blackbird Plum Dangerous White X2 RVR Mitsubishi 1800GDI. Vantastic 40,000 miles Jersey Girl 
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#11
04-05-2009, 08:38 AM
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Re: Finally have an SVX
The cars been at the shop for the last week. I should be getting it back tomorrow.
Had the engine pulled and completely resealed, major service done at the same time (new plugs, timing belt, fluids, etc...) A ton of parts needed replacing. I now have a new non-cracked timing cover, all new vacuum lines (olds were baked and cracked to hell), new knock sensors (also baked), and new power steering lines. It's gonna be nice to have a non stained parking spot from here on out, and a quiet steering box. The best part is that I now have a mechnically sound base to begin building any modifications around.
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#12
04-05-2009, 10:48 AM
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Re: Finally have an SVX
That sounds great. If taken care of, these cars will go well over 300,000 miles. There are a few around that have done that. Good luck and the car looks great.
Go to the registration forum and get your car listed on the owners list.
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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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#13
12-21-2009, 11:52 AM
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Re: Finally have an SVX
I haven't updated this thread in ages, simply because I haven't touched or really even driven the car. It sat not starting for quite awhile, but a new camshaft poistion sensor fixed that. She's been commuted in a few times since the summer, but that's it.
Now as soon as the holidays get over I'll be getting a PWR radiator to replace mine. The JB Weld on the plastic top tank just isn't doing the job anymore. I think I'll pick up some new radiator hoses at the same time. The lower one at least looks like a pain to change out, so I might as well do that now instead of at a later inopportune time. Anything else I should knock out while the radiator is being swapped? Water pump has already been done. I'm hoping by mid-January I can start driving this thing a little more regularly.
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