BMW to SVX?

#1 10-24-2005, 09:57 AM

Hey guys, I just registered the other day because I have a chance to buy a 93 SVX 25th Anniv. Edition with 60K on it. I love these cars, but I hate that it's automatic. I would be going from a 94 BMW 325is 5-speed to the SVX. I really want to drive a manual again, but I really love these cars. And no, I don't have money to get a 5-speed put in. What should I do?

SilverSpear · #2 10-24-2005, 10:03 AM

Buy an already converted SVX...

#3 10-24-2005, 10:18 AM

Buy the SVX and hit the Manual button

Chiketkd · #4 10-24-2005, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LHerbert

Hey guys, I just registered the other day because I have a chance to buy a 93 SVX 25th Anniv. Edition with 60K on it. I love these cars, but I hate that it's automatic. I would be going from a 94 BMW 325is 5-speed to the SVX. I really want to drive a manual again, but I really love these cars. And no, I don't have money to get a 5-speed put in. What should I do?

I agree with Danny - it would be best to hold out for an SVX that's already converted 'properly'.

There's one currently for sale on this board by a member who's an expert mechanic:

http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=29063

-Chike

lhopp77 · #5 10-24-2005, 12:20 PM

Shop around before you buy an SVX because there are many way over priced cars out there. Watch the prices on Ebay, etc. You will probably save enough to buy a car and put a 5 speed in it. If you can do the work yourself, look for an SVX with bad tranny and you should be able to pick it up in the $1000 range and then add the 5 speed.

Lee

nordique14 · #6 10-24-2005, 04:20 PM

keep both cars

--Matt
95 Subaru SVX (auto)
96 BMW 328ic (manual)

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