R&T Comparo 08/92

Originally Posted by Red SVX 92

Just to let you know, SC300 owners are as fanatical, if not more so; they have the N/A Supra engine, and there's more than a few SC300s running around with either the turbo Supra engine or a turbo kit. Their interior is as nice, if not nicer, than the SVX, they're RWD, and lots of Supra parts bolt on directly to those cars. Plus, at least a few of those cars came with sticks from the factory

Ah, I have no doubt what you say it true, for all the reasons noted. The major difference between an SVX fanatic and a Lexus, nee Toyota one is clear to me. A person who buys an SVX wants an SVX, not a hopped up anything. With the exception of not having a 5-speed available, what else would you what to do to an SVX? A turbo? Why? You already have 230 hp working for you on an understressed engine. Truly they are birds of a different feather. A hopped up Lexus is no longer a Lexus but a hopped up Toyota, which in my mind defeats the purpose of having one in the first place. Personally I can find nothing visceral about a Toyota in any badge. SVX are unique and special, hands down. Some SC300's may have come with 5-speeds, but how many came with AWD? I think can live with the tradeoff. What seems odd to me is that the curb weight of the SC300 is only 15lbs less than the SVX, maybe they needed the bigger motor to just keep up with the likes of an SVX. I am writing this kinda tongue in cheek, so don't take me seriously. I am not a fan of ricers or ricer wannabe's. Cannot stand the sound of their buzzing behive exhausts, runs chills up my spine.