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Oh No!
I just went out and test drove a 1996 SVX-L.
Tested SVX-LSi Why the hell did I do this? I feel a deep depression (and happiness) about to happen do to me talking to my wife about it. $$$ *sigh* I'm at a crossroads now. I had NO intention of getting this car....at least consciously. *Brain hurting* I want it....NOW.
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Kevin Thomas 1997 2.2ltr Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Wagon (AWD/Auto) 13.03@100mph 1989 2.7ltr Subaru XT6 (AWD/Auto) 15.912@85.93mph 1996 3.3ltr SVX (AWD/Auto) 15.070@91.38mph ***R.I.P*** 2010 RAV4 AWD Sport (13.717 @ 99.19mph ) 2015 Honda Fit LX CVT (15.2 @ 90mph) |
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Have roses, wine and candy ready before beginning negotiations with the wife.
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I found it interesting that it is a 4 door sport utility vehicle listed on the info. Good luck with the peace talks and possibly getting the car.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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I went up to United and test drove that car a couple of weeks ago. It is a very strong performer, with an interior in great condition. It still has the original RE95 tires and idled so quietly I thought the engine had stopped.
The repaint of the front and rear bumpers concerned me a little.as did the *pink* mirrors. If I hadn't wanted a bordeaux pearl I might have come away with that one but his price was too high. He offered me the car for 13,995 with a 3yr/38,000 extended warranty or 13,200 with out.
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . |
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RESISTANCE IS FUTILE . . . RESISTANCE IS FUTILE . . . RESISTANCE IS FUTILE!
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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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It's cool because it speaks well for Subaru quality. It's a problem because when I went to pick the car up from the dealer the last time, it was running and I didn't know it. So I tried to start it. But that wasn't entirely my fault. I always drive with the lights on and they turned 'em off. So I thought the car was off.
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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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Kevin,
Have your wife drive the SVX. Then she should call the Beautiful Naviguesser. The Naviguesser now owns the 97 LSi.
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Yep!
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I talked to wifelady and she's in limbo about it all. It doesn't have enough utility. I never based my car buying's on her anyway but the two I have now are crowding my little driveway and all. Plus she wants a WRX. And she can't even drive. Lol! SVXCESS, you being an SVX'er and all, you say the car seems to be in good condition? The price is steep though. The 14k offer still stands....and it seems worth it almost. *sigh* I'm going button my lip. I do want it though. BTW: Did anyone check out the rest of this place's inventory? Mistubishi 3000 GT VR4, many Nissan 3000ZX turbo's, Mercedes C36 AMG, Toyota Supra Turbo (does 10 second 1/4 mile). Wow!
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Kevin Thomas 1997 2.2ltr Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Wagon (AWD/Auto) 13.03@100mph 1989 2.7ltr Subaru XT6 (AWD/Auto) 15.912@85.93mph 1996 3.3ltr SVX (AWD/Auto) 15.070@91.38mph ***R.I.P*** 2010 RAV4 AWD Sport (13.717 @ 99.19mph ) 2015 Honda Fit LX CVT (15.2 @ 90mph) Last edited by Myxalplyx; 09-30-2002 at 06:42 PM. |
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I love my 96 red L, but it's like I've said...I'd almost kill for a red 96 Lsi, probable would for a '97.
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When I was considering an SVX back in June, my wife said that we should get a van instead. I thought about it and realized that we only live once, I work damn hard for a living, I do not need a van to commute to work, and sometimes you have to do things for yourself. I say "go for it". My wife now loves the car and begs me to let her drive it. When she is extra nice to me, I let her borrow it. This car is too much fun to deprive yourself. It's only money and what else are you going to get for that price?
Matt
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Hrrmm
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She kept hounding me and hounding about not doing any modifications to the SVX. I bet I looked like a dog holding its head down with its ears folded. I told her something had to be done with the tranny though. Everything is still up in the air. More like 30% I'll get it, 70% I won't. Thanks for the support!
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Kevin Thomas 1997 2.2ltr Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Wagon (AWD/Auto) 13.03@100mph 1989 2.7ltr Subaru XT6 (AWD/Auto) 15.912@85.93mph 1996 3.3ltr SVX (AWD/Auto) 15.070@91.38mph ***R.I.P*** 2010 RAV4 AWD Sport (13.717 @ 99.19mph ) 2015 Honda Fit LX CVT (15.2 @ 90mph) Last edited by Myxalplyx; 10-01-2002 at 08:30 AM. |
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same message from here:
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(btw, nice lookin' car; only about 5000 more miles than our '94.) |
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Kevin Thomas 1997 2.2ltr Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Wagon (AWD/Auto) 13.03@100mph 1989 2.7ltr Subaru XT6 (AWD/Auto) 15.912@85.93mph 1996 3.3ltr SVX (AWD/Auto) 15.070@91.38mph ***R.I.P*** 2010 RAV4 AWD Sport (13.717 @ 99.19mph ) 2015 Honda Fit LX CVT (15.2 @ 90mph) |
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Re: Yep!
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The car was in really good condition. I went over it very thoroughly. Cosmetics: The plastic panels under the side rear windows were faded, but I used some 3M scratch remover to bring back the color and lustre. The mirrors unfortunately had faded beyond help (But you could have them repainted for less than $100, I'm sure) There were also a couple of long scratches in the left lower body panel and a small dent in the sunroof panel. I'm not sure why the rear bumper had been repainted. I can understand the front one being redone, because of rock chips, etc. The repaint was good but not good enough to go unnoticed by someone familiar with SVX paint quality. The interior was great! The tan escaine on the door panels and elsewhere was pretty much flawless. The leather was the same way. It had not been redyed or reconditioned to my knowledge. It had that original soft, matte look andfeel to it. Mechanicals: The car seemed a very strong performer. Quiet, responsive and without any unusual noises in the suspension, brakes or steering. Stopped without vibration, brake shudder or squeal. One odd thing, I took it up to 35mph and FLOORED it!! The front tires made a very small "chirp" and you could feel power being transferred to the rear. I have never been able to duplicate this in mine. It could be from the somewhat worn RE95's on his car. No exhaust rattling or resonator "buzz" under heavy acceleration. Bottom line: This is a really nice example of what an SVX should be. The price is still too high. My offer was to be a cash deal with no trade-in hassles. I don't know why he wouldn't budge on the price. (I told him about the other 2 in the area for $9500 and $10,000) I would go $10,500 w/o warranty and $11,000 with the extended warranty. The extended warranty is the "silver" plan from WPC for 36 mo/38,000 miles. You can use any repair shop/dealer you choose and they use a national charge card for payment of repairs. It has a $50.00 deductible and covers the AWD. The only thing not offered, but available is Diagnostic testing and the ABS system.I talke to them at length and checked them out. They seem to be a fairly reputable company I still want that Bordeaux Pearl, but if I was inclined towards brilliant red, this would be very tempting. I think the cosmetics could be fixed for about $500. Not much in the way of mechanicals except tires.
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . Last edited by svxcess; 12-12-2007 at 10:09 PM. |
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