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Old 12-30-2003, 11:43 AM
rperkin
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How can I tell if an SVX is good to buy (tranny, bearings, etc)?

Hi,

I joined the list yesterday...

The more I hear about these beasties, the more I'm hooked. I test-drove my first one two days ago--sweeeet.

Thing is, how do I know the tranny isn't about to go in a few weeks and that I won't need new bearings.

I found a 92 SVX silver with 55k miles, immaculate inside, outside is good (dings on the bumpers etc). One owner. I have the maintenance records which show general service at 26k and oil change every ???1000??? Unfortunately it's at a used car lot ( so chances of getting any help are -ve. The previous owner was apparently in his 50's, drove it a lot for two years then stored it and took it out for a spin every now and then.

It could use some front tires and they have very slightly more wear on the outside and the inside (is that fairly usual on an SVX from slight tire-roll like most other cars, or is it a sign of bearings starting to go out).

On an on-ramp onto the freeway I floored the gas pedal, the 4EAT shifted down after about a half-second (is that delay normal?). Then stayed in that gear upto 65 with the gas still on--off the gas it and changed up again -- seemed OK but I have no experience on these.

I do about 1000 miles a month and would be using this daily, if it breaks I have alternative transport (bicycle).

I'm smitten, but don't have too much cash to stretch to replace transmissions @ $3k a pop, but between this and a plug and play Lexus ES300 (yawn -- ultra boring), at the moment the ES300 is nagging at me being the sensible choice.

If I know the AT is solid, I'd jump at it (another 30kmiles before the AT goes, I can live with), but if its next week... it's gonna hurt lots.

cheers

Rich

Any help very gratefully appreciated (I'm in Redwood City, CA)
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