Calling all Subaru SVX experts

[AvPPoW]

Originally Posted by sbrulvr4343

oh ****, hmm well Ill still be looking around for some SVXs if I can find one, but the gas prices are rising so much that I'm not sure what I should try to find. Are all the SVXs premium only? And how many miles per gallon?

5MT's get better MPG, I've gotten 31 highway before. Buy mine ^^

[SVX-FF]

All SVX's run on premium gas unless the ECU has been modified with an ECUTune kit. I get about 17mpg mixed and 21 highway.

I am also running 4.11 on a rebuilt SVX tranny that has been modified to current specs.

Steve

hmm...I just talked recently about gettin an SVX with my dad and he said that I should look into a more gas effecient vehicle but I still want some good power with nice looks. Any suggestions? Maybe if I could find one for a good price and put a ECUTune kit I could get one. How much would that cost?

[It's Just Eric]

Hehe, if you want an svx and your dad is concerned...You can pull one of theese manuvers
"But, its a very very safe car. I mean, SVX DOES stand for Saftey vehicle experimental. -Insert a list of saftey fetures-..So what if Ill pay more at the pump...Can you really put a price on my saftey??"

And actually, the 5 speed option is a pretty good one. It just requires ALOT more work. You really gotta know your way around the wrench to do it right. theres more than enough info here to help you out if thats the route you take.
Also, Im pretty sure the ecu tune things like 300 bucks or something. Being able to run 81 octane might make it pay for itself after a short time.

yeah it would deffinetly be worth getting the kit, since gasoline is suppose to reach 4 dollars by JULY. But I still need to find the car first...Oh and my father is more concerned about the cost of maintance more than anything safety, but I guess that can work there too, thanks.

[It's Just Eric]

Hey, matinence and labor costs nothing when you do it yorself. I think some of the do-it-yourself members can vouch for their saving thousands of dollars in that way. Also, its cool because then if something breaks, youll get to take a see at how the car actually works. Intresiting stuff, makes you not mind so much when the car breaks

hmm well im a junior in high school so I don't know that much about car maintance..yet. Im going to take auto class so that will help, how much is insurance on an SVX? Assuming I want a decent coverage.

[Nemesis Destiny]

It varies a lot. You're better off calling a broker yourself and asking them.

[It's Just Eric]

Well...My insurance isnt that horrible (for new jersey) at roughly 190$ a month.....for liability only. thats about 40$ cheaper per month than my cadillac was...and that thing had what I figured to be inexpensive insurance.Im sure california rates are a bit diffrent.
In either case, my insurance company considers the car to be a touring coupe, not a sports car. Which, they are right...it is. But none the less, the insurance is alot cheaper than it would be if I got something along the lines of a camaro
Oh..and some insurance companies see the saftey features as discounts.

Alright then. Well thanks for taking the time to answer all of my questions guys, it's greatly appreciated. I'll keep you all informed on my buying process for the next few months.

[svxthc]

I doubt you're the youngest. I joined and got the car when I was 15..not to brag. It's a nice car, if you get one don't abuse it because it will abuse you back with lots of $$$. All about preventative maitenance, change your oil at least every 5k miles and wash it regularly. Oh yeah and don't wrap it around a tree.

[SVX-FF]

This link is for the Chilton manual for the SVX.

I also have a very got pdf type manual that I can send you too.

Good luck and take your time finding the right one.

Steve