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#1471
02-03-2008, 06:21 PM
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another one!
Hi! I'm Jim, from Iowa. The SVX first caught my eye in '92 as something I'd like to have someday. The styling, the features, the 30,000 plus window sticker. Ouch!!! Fast forward-2008. Finally got one! It's a teal 92,not really nice, and needing a lot of tlc.
I've lurked here on and off for a few years researching the problems related to the SVX, and having gone through the Harley stage, through the 3000GT stage, didn't think these would be much different as far as upkeep. Everyone wonders what the heck I'm doing with a car like this (I'm 55-NO WAY I'm ready for a Buick!!!) but hopefully after the problems are cured, I'll tear it apart and give it fresh paint and interior and enjoy it! 
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#1472
02-03-2008, 07:03 PM
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Welcome Jim, your arrived the same way as me. I hate to break this to you but, I think you will perfect your new purchase and start looking for #2. I'm also up there on the age ladder and trying hard not to justify #3, sitting, sadly, a short distance away. I've been asked why and all I can say is that that the SVX fits like a good shoe. There are a few others here on the forum who are in the same boat that might actually need rehab.
 Gene
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Gene and Ben 1992 SVX LS AWD 110K - Liquid Silver 1994 SVX LSi AWD 128K - White Pearl (daily driver) 1994 SVX LSi AWD 95K - Emerald Pearl (sold) 1992 SVX LS-L AWD 115K - Dark Teal 4.44 swap (sold) Last edited by bwb3; 02-03-2008 at 07:33 PM.
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#1473
02-04-2008, 02:44 AM
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Amen to Gene's remark.
Welcome from another svxaholic.   Joe 
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Black Betty [Bam a Lam!] '93 UK spec, still languishing Betty Jersey Girl Silver '92 UK [Channel Isles] 40K Jersey Girl @ Mersea Candy Purple Honda Blackbird Plum Dangerous White X2 RVR Mitsubishi 1800GDI. Vantastic 40,000 miles Jersey Girl 
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#1474
02-09-2008, 07:45 AM
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What ever did happen to Uncamitzi
well he got shipped to the eastcoast... almost end of story but he's moving back come hell or high water..
at least as far a Phoenix ... soon
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"uncamitzi" This is a Dark Ride 92 Teal SVX LS-L 128K tranny swap with 4.11's Well.. my days of not taking you seriously have certainly come to a middle .
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#1475
02-09-2008, 10:06 AM
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Glad to see ya!
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.Karl. Southwest members, click here to check in!CA,NV,AZ,UT,NM,OR,CO Wanted...your busted SVX! Watch out Earl, I'm comin to getchya Return of the Pissed Platypus! X2 My dream (other than a pearlie) 1.8 SVXi and a laguna blue spoiler...somewhere I decided to quit drinking, but I didn't like it so I quit not drinking.
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#1476
02-13-2008, 05:24 PM
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We saw the red UK one at our show a couple of years ago. It is the Brilliant Red colour I think. Racecube's car is actually LHD with the Mica Red we did not get in England a pearlescent colour. Joe
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Black Betty [Bam a Lam!] '93 UK spec, still languishing Betty Jersey Girl Silver '92 UK [Channel Isles] 40K Jersey Girl @ Mersea Candy Purple Honda Blackbird Plum Dangerous White X2 RVR Mitsubishi 1800GDI. Vantastic 40,000 miles Jersey Girl
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#1477
02-13-2008, 05:25 PM
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Good to see you alive and kicking. Joe
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Black Betty [Bam a Lam!] '93 UK spec, still languishing Betty Jersey Girl Silver '92 UK [Channel Isles] 40K Jersey Girl @ Mersea Candy Purple Honda Blackbird Plum Dangerous White X2 RVR Mitsubishi 1800GDI. Vantastic 40,000 miles Jersey Girl
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#1478
02-20-2008, 01:53 AM
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Phil Robins
'95 AWD L Polo Green 
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#1480
02-20-2008, 02:59 PM
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Welcome to the SVX community!
I see you are in the NJ area; there are a couple of members here that can help you out if you need any repairs done. Just look for AWD, Inc. Cheers, and happy motoring
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1992 LS-L Touring, Liquid Silver w/ Black, 110k mi. "Alice." Rebuilt title. Mods: WRX 6-CD changer, 17x8" Motegi LC-12 (16.5lbs), PWR rad, Perrin LCP, JDM v.8 6MT + R180, Koni + Ground Control (325f/280r), Earthworm Bushings. Awaiting resto. 1994 LSI The legendary "Shotgun Slade" 110k mi and still going strong! 2005 Outback XT Limited 5MT, Obsidian Black Pearl, 211k km, daily driver. 1999 Mazda MX5 base 5MT, Twilight Blue Metallic, 152k km. "Twilight Sparkle" Summer daily driver! 2007 Honda CR-V, some awful shade of light green *yawn* 1992 LS-L Touring, Ebony Mica, 176k kms. Parts car. SCRAPPED. 1992 LS-L, Dark Teal, 367k km. "Wintergreen" the winter beater.*SCRAPPED due to rust*
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#1481
02-24-2008, 09:33 AM
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Well I finally have it in the driveway. 1996 SVX, Black. 160000kms
Back in 92 I worked next to a guy that had one, loved the look then, and have appreciated from afar until now. My brother in law has a friend that had one in his shed, seems he was going too fast one day, went over some train tracks and bottomed out, It deployed both airbags, and struck the oil pan etc. His insurance company totalled out the car, and he replaced the oil pan, and parked it in his shed. The title is clean, not salvage, and he just wanted rid of it for a really good price. So, it needs a bunch of things, and some tlc, but it drove really nice on the 200Kms to my place in Ajax, Ontario. Currently it needs tires - flat for a while, they are all cracked Some exhaust parts - some are a little flatter looking - I really have to get under it. Brakes Tranny has a really soft 2-3 shift  Both Fog lights don't work - Headlights are really foggy(sun deterioration) Beige Steering Wheel, mine has a deployed airbag. Check engine light is on Plan of getting it going over the next month - and will have lots of n00b questions. Have looked at the sticky's and the other data. Its my 14'th Subaru, so I know a little about them, but this one is quite different in quite a few areas. Thanks in advance for your help!
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#1482
02-24-2008, 10:05 AM
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Welcome to the club
If you're looking for a shop in your area*, I don't know who you should go to, but avoid SASS in Stratford like the plague that they are. If you're looking into some 'serious' work, i.e. tranny swaps and such, Planet Motorsport in Guelph do good work. Take care! *Stratford isn't really in your area, but I thought I should warn you in any case. Also, I'm from the north, and we think nothing of driving for several hours to get what we're after - because sometimes we have to
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1992 LS-L Touring, Liquid Silver w/ Black, 110k mi. "Alice." Rebuilt title. Mods: WRX 6-CD changer, 17x8" Motegi LC-12 (16.5lbs), PWR rad, Perrin LCP, JDM v.8 6MT + R180, Koni + Ground Control (325f/280r), Earthworm Bushings. Awaiting resto. 1994 LSI The legendary "Shotgun Slade" 110k mi and still going strong! 2005 Outback XT Limited 5MT, Obsidian Black Pearl, 211k km, daily driver. 1999 Mazda MX5 base 5MT, Twilight Blue Metallic, 152k km. "Twilight Sparkle" Summer daily driver! 2007 Honda CR-V, some awful shade of light green *yawn* 1992 LS-L Touring, Ebony Mica, 176k kms. Parts car. SCRAPPED. 1992 LS-L, Dark Teal, 367k km. "Wintergreen" the winter beater.*SCRAPPED due to rust*
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#1483
02-24-2008, 11:44 AM
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I have a local dealer whose service manager has a few SVX's, and loves them. Pricey though. And know a few great resources in the area. Would not put Planet on that list, having had them work on one of my other cars though, semi-trained monkeys, not real mechanics. They excel in swapping parts, not fixing stuff.
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#1484
02-24-2008, 01:04 PM
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I have had monkeys leave their banana peals in the car and found them when I picked it up.
Congratulation on the car and it is great to hear you will get it on the road again.
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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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#1485
02-24-2008, 01:07 PM
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Chris 92 Ebony Mica LS-L "A Rolling Restoration": 223,250 KM - Sleeping 2007 STi 6MT, Stance GR+ coilovers, PWR Rad, JDM hood badge, svxfiles 6000K HIDs, JDM Clear Corners, $15/15 min mod, $20/20 min mod, Energy Swaybar Bushings, Hella Supertones horns, Gold STi BBS rims, Group A lightweight crank pulley, A/C system removed, Custom header-back exhaust, Hybrid carbon/metal rear sway bar, restored headlights with CCFL halos 2008 Subaru Legacy Spec B - Diamond Grey Metallic - Sold 2020 Ram 1500 Longhorn - Red Pearl
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