Help with Potential Purchase '94 SVX

I'm currently looking at a 1994 SVX, 81000 miles. Owner states, in the ad, automatic with warranty. I would assume that means it has a new or rebuilt transmission already.

Price is $6000.00. Which to me..sounds like a great deal.


I'm wondering what questions should I be asking of the current owner?

What sights and sounds should I be looking for while test driving and looking under the hood?

I already know to look for the transmission ID# and run the "Power" diag after driving it. And I should be listening for the lions roar from the back end while driving.

And "After the Purchase" questions:

Motor Oil, Transmission Fluid,etc..etc..
Should I immediately get a transmission cooler?
Are there any other essential mods that should be installed?

I have always admired(lusted) the SVX. I first saw it (1991) at a Subura dealer, when I was purchasing my Mits Eclipse so many years ago (traded in a XT6 and still regret it to this day). After a somewhat brief conversation with the sales guy we determined I could not possibly afford it.

But now..I can. yet after reading the horror stories, I have to wonder, is this the car for me. I'm not extremely automotively inclined. I do not want to end up purchasing another hanger queen (my SAAB does that nicely).

I know I'm asking for allot of info here, but I would like no unpleasant surprises with the SVX (and keep my wife off my ass) Any help and/or insight that you owners can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Also..I think a new buyers FAQ would be an incredible addition to the SVX sites. If there is one I haven't been able to locate it. But this forum has been an amazing help.

More questions to follow...

Thanks to All in Advance,

Don Leggett
"Still driving da Mits"