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talk me out of it!
i've been working an evening shift at work this month, so i spend alot of time on the computer during the day and i haven't been sleeping too good. maybe my judgement is impaired or i'm bored but i've been thinking about selling the SVX, taking the wife's WRX, buying her something else (Forester) and adding a Vishnu Stage 1 kit to the WRX. something about 4.3-4.5sec 0-60 and 300-310hp for $2245 seems really interesting right now!
someone tell me why this is a horrible idea. please!
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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Because then you'd be just like all the other lemmings with modded WRXs. Dare to be different. Besides.... you say that you wouldn't want a neon, even if it did run 12s.... why? Because itsa neon. The same rules applies here. WRXs are ugly, and they have two too many doors, and they're just... blech. I'll take a beat up 200k mile SVX over any WRX anyday of the week.
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i'm still not convinced.
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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Uh...okay....
...don't do it...
...does that help?
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Just say No!
You may like the WRX for the first few months, but you will end up missing the SVX and buying another one within a year. Doug
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker |
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You've got to be effing kidding.
Trust me, Alan. I drive WRX's and STi's and every other kind of subaru on a daily basis, and none of them come close to overall greatness of the SVX. If you get rid of your SVX for a WRX I'll never talk to you again. Mike |
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Re: talk me out of it!
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It would surely cost more money, but my suggestion would be to install a 5-speed and put some better springs your SVX. You may never reach 0-60 in less than 5 seconds in your SVX, but you'll have more fun in the SVX.
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And yeah, here in Madison, I think we have about 5 SVXs... and about 2000 WRX's. Phil has one, some old dude named Neil, and an elderly couple has a red one and a blue one. That's it. I almost never see them. Seriously though, what I find funny is I know a neon owner who purchased a WRX for a daily driver, and ended up selling it because he couldn't stand the plasticy interior. He hates his neon interior also, but he said the Subaru one was hte same thing. It's true. Basically, almost any car has a complete **** interior compared to the SVX. A supra might have a good interior...but other than that... I mean, even the 3000GT has a bad interior compared to the SVX. - Rob |
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FURTHERMORE; how are you going to afford a new forrester for the wife?!??!
If you have that money, convert YOUR SVX to a 6spd and maybe a new paintjob and some new rims and Porter's suspension system!!!!!!! - Rob |
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Rob brings up a good point. It seems that most new cars I look at have crappy interiors. I'm not sure if it's because all of them are buying from the same suppliers, who are now using these materials, if they're cheaper to use, or if it's a 'modern look and feel' they're all trying to emulate. You know, that satin-y plastic look.
Overall, though, I will definitely say that, even on the newer vehicles, I think Japanese manufacturers still have US manufacturers beat on fit and finish of the entire car - including the interior.
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i don't have to talk you out of it. if you are an intellegent man, you will not sell your SVX
Kelli
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<------ Does this look like a face that would lead you astray? Don't sell the SVX. You'll be mad at yourself later. The young man from whom I bought the SVX had replaced it with a WRX. By the time I'd flown to pick up the SVX, he was having second thoughts.
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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i just miss having some freight train torque under my right foot. i probably will be keeping my SVX for another 5 years at least. i just need to find a way to keep my wife from driving her car for 3-4 days so i can take the ECU and send it out to be re-flashed.
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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i'm keeping it - just needed some encouragement.
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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