finally free of the curse

3.3H6 · #1 07-30-2011, 12:15 AM

My title finally arrived in the mail for the 92 svx. Drove it one last time (like a madman since everything's broken or on it's way out) down to my volvo mechanic's shop. He'll put the car on auction, and whatever it gets at auction it gets. Probably enough to cover the taxes for my new ride.....

'95 Volvo 850 T5R sedan.

The SVX was fun, but it really was a curse. So many things went wrong with it, and the cost to repair it was enormous. I never really managed to track down all the bugs in the swap, and the tranny was starting to show the first signs of deteriorating.

It's been fun, but I'm looking forward to my yellow turbo brick. I'll stick around though, still have an '11 outback 3.6R limited in the family...

LetItSnow · #2 07-30-2011, 06:20 AM

Congratulations, in a half-dozen ways.

Sean486 · #3 07-30-2011, 07:09 AM

I can't say I like that Volvo but I am happy for you, and am guessing it will be a lot more reliable. I know that SVX has been a nightmare for you and you are regretting the money you spent repairing it. I think most of us here have been in a similar situations with our SVXs, at some point. Sometimes you bite the bullet get the repair done and all is well, sometimes it don't work out and you move on. Based on your posts I think you are doing the right thing by moving on, and I wish you many happy miles in the Volvo.

3.3H6 · #4 07-30-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean486

I can't say I like that Volvo but I am happy for you, and am guessing it will be a lot more reliable. I know that SVX has been a nightmare for you and you are regretting the money you spent repairing it. I think most of us here have been in a similar situations with our SVXs, at some point. Sometimes you bite the bullet get the repair done and all is well, sometimes it don't work out and you move on. Based on your posts I think you are doing the right thing by moving on, and I wish you many happy miles in the Volvo.

who knows? I'll probably pick up another SVX sometime in the future, although, this is looking far more interesting....

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/2501390132.html

Conn SVX · #5 07-30-2011, 03:43 PM

VERY Cool I like cool cars.

mkud28 · #6 07-30-2011, 03:50 PM

I like the volvo. I wanted a 850 turbo back when I bought my civic. I would really like to find an S60R for my daily.

icingdeath88 · #7 07-30-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 3.3H6

who knows? I'll probably pick up another SVX sometime in the future, although, this is looking far more interesting....

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/2501390132.html

NICE find! Those are super-rare in the states. They're not imported very often. I think one of those would look great in a driveway next to an SVX. They've both got cool/funny windows. And parts shouldn't be that bad, since the drivetrain is like that of a celica or mr2.

(Toyota Sera, because the craigslist ad won't last forever.)

bwb3 · #8 07-30-2011, 04:24 PM

Nice car. Did you luck out on an AWD? My son and I are on Volvo #8. Ben is very active on the TurboBricks forum. Check it out, it's dynamic. Unfortunately for you, our Reading is in Birmingham, Alabama. The bottom line is, we both love the Volvo's but, the SVX has to to stay a part of our lives. Can't explain it but, a week can't go by without a drive to put a grin our faces. Many days I'll come home from work and it is missing in action.

Yeh, when it comes to cars, we have kept a close relationship.
Gene

Conn SVX · #9 07-30-2011, 04:51 PM

I would swap my SVX for this if it was a 5 speed
http://loonu.com/toyota-seraparts.html

svxfiles · #10 07-30-2011, 05:43 PM

Love the windows.

Are those doors stock???

icingdeath88 · #11 07-30-2011, 07:57 PM

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Love the windows.

Are those doors stock???

Indeed they are.

I remember reading that they have a pretty bad greenhouse effect though.

davew833 · #12 07-30-2011, 08:47 PM

Do the upper windows roll into the roof? Hehehe...

Green1995SVX · #13 07-30-2011, 09:26 PM

Congratulations on the R. I love mine!

3.3H6 · #14 07-30-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Green1995SVX

Congratulations on the R. I love mine!

I cannot wait to get it this coming week, it's a fantastic car.

3.3H6 · #15 07-30-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by icingdeath88

NICE find! Those are super-rare in the states. They're not imported very often. I think one of those would look great in a driveway next to an SVX. They've both got cool/funny windows. And parts shouldn't be that bad, since the drivetrain is like that of a celica or mr2.

(Toyota Sera, because the craigslist ad won't last forever.)

actually, the sera in large part is mostly made up of Paseo parts.