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that reminds me of Rob's last car....
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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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The only cars on my list when i grow up and hopefully make a decent living are:
WRX MK4 Supra turbo targa a newer infinity QX4 my SVX And maybeeee a 91-93 MR2 Turbo. You got the WRX for daily driving, the Supra for going fast, the QX4 for outdoor activities and winter driving, and the SVX for cruising and going out on the dates .
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I'd still rather have the SVX than a WRX. Now an STi....
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David B. SVXipedia @ SVX-IW.COM -- SVX Information Warehouse 2.0 coming...eventually! Ebony 1992 SVX LS-L 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro 187k miles RIP (Rust In Pieces) 1993 SVX 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro Polyurethane bushings still available! |
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Have the best of both worlds! Have one of each!
I like my SVX, but as Landshark says, the WRX is more "fun" to drive. I don't particularly care for the "smoothness" of the tranny shifting (manual), but other then that its great. Quick enough, high reving, feels a lot lighter then the SVX, considering theres only 400 lbs of difference. I have the SVX for when I feel like taking long trips on the highway,as its obviously a smoother car at high speed. My WRX wagon don't feel nearly as solid at high speeds as the SVX. I rode in a STi the other day, and the difference between the STi and the WRX is night and day. I think the best combination would be a STi driveline in a SVX...I think that would be quite amusing...I have yet to see a wrecked STi for sale though. Oh, and on another note... I only see one WRX and one SVX a day, and both sit in my carport. I occasionally see the above mentioned STi, but not often. WRXs are anything but common around here...I routinely get comments from people that don't even realize that Subaru makes a "sports car." I actually get more comments in the WRX then in the SVX.
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'04 WRX SW - WR Blue - 26000 mi '95 SVX L-AWD - Green - 143k '92 SVX Ls-L - Dark Teal - 67300 mi '91 Miata - a lot-o-miles '88 CRX Si/B16 not-so-SiR '73 Datsun 240Z Last edited by Kurt_W; 11-11-2003 at 07:58 PM. |
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I have to also agree with Landshark on this one. We also have both a WRX and an SVX and the two are like night and day(sorta like us). The rex is much more fun to drive on a twisty road and especially fun when you're pinned to the back of your seat passing someone at 70 in 3rd gear(not that I condone such things). My son loves it and things it's cooler than my car(kids.....) We take my car for long trips as it's way more comfortable than his and his the rest of the time. I actually prefer the 5spd and the seats in the WRX as opposed to mine as they grip you more. The only thing that sucks is there's no lumbar adjustment on them. Funny thing is he prefers the automatic and the seats in the SVX over his.
The problem that we have now is who gets to drive the Legacy turbo when it's finally done.......
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Sadly, I've yet to drive a WRX. But I plan to change that when I pick my car up at the dealership this week. I consider it payback for all the dicking around they've done with me this week.
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-Evil Jeff '03 WRX Wagon, World Rally Blue '94 SVX LSi, Barcelona Red '89 XT6 4WD, Grey & Rust (and legally, an '01 Outback VDC skankmobile) |
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Apples and Oranges
WRX = Apple
SVX= Mango
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Re: Apples and Oranges
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SVX=Rapier WRX=Battle Axe
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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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Just get a yellow 03 wagon, you won't look like anyone else on the road. Oh yeah, heres my take on the SVX and WRX... SVX = Wallet raper WRX = Wallet raper in training see, they aren't that different.
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'04 WRX SW - WR Blue - 26000 mi '95 SVX L-AWD - Green - 143k '92 SVX Ls-L - Dark Teal - 67300 mi '91 Miata - a lot-o-miles '88 CRX Si/B16 not-so-SiR '73 Datsun 240Z Last edited by Kurt_W; 11-12-2003 at 07:59 PM. |
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i drove a friend's wrx and wasn't all that impressed. i like all the extra ammenities the svx has to offer over the wrx. however, it's all i can do from going to my local subaru dealership and trading in the impreza for a forester 2.5xt. i am just holding out to compare it to the 2005 legacy turbo next year.
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles |
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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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Ok, I have to ask, but what amenities does the SVX have that the WRX does not aside sunroof? Even some WRX's now have sunroofs. They both have power steering/locks/windows/mirrors...
WRXs don't have the power driver's seat, telescoping wheel, or pseudo-leather interior, but I don't really miss those things. I would almost rather have nonpower seats with the escaine inserts in my SVX. The WRX has extra headroom over my Ls-L, but somehow I think that could be remedied by a sunroof-less SVX. (not being defensive, just curious)
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'04 WRX SW - WR Blue - 26000 mi '95 SVX L-AWD - Green - 143k '92 SVX Ls-L - Dark Teal - 67300 mi '91 Miata - a lot-o-miles '88 CRX Si/B16 not-so-SiR '73 Datsun 240Z |
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good points. it must be the sunroof. that and the cheap, plasticy feel.
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles |
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An adjustable back support.
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