i was wondering if it is possible to outfit a SVX with a manual transmission, or if it's even worth it? I've been contemplating buying one, but am still a younger guy and don't want to be stuck with a boring old auto tranny. Is the SVX really even worth buying, the extra two cylinders sound appealing to me but have never heard great things about it. Is it worth the cash, or should I spend the $5000 on three or four more wagons, can't go wrong with them...thanks

depends what you want. SVX are way cool...but WAY freaking expensive and difficult to find parts for. biggest mistake you can make on an SVX is to use all your expendable cash or maxing yourself out when purchasing one without anything left for maintenance. SVX maintenance and parts can be through the roof and only gets worse if you can't do the maintenance yourself.

 

i'd rather get an ER27 (or even an EA82T) and modify the monkey nuts out of it than get an SVX....though i really dig the looks of those cars. i don't want to ride in one for the fear i'll go buy one.

 

alot depends on personal preference.

 

there are website and plenty have converted the SVX to manual transmission. i know a guy who would probably sell his already converted manual trans SVX for about 5,000.

check out www.subaru-svx.net

 

you can buy a 5spd conversion kit from these guys

http://www.smallcar.com/svx/index.htm

I just got a '92 SVX. Black to match my black '92 Legacy Turbo Touring Wagon LE.

 

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Emily

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The SVX is known for having a bad tranny. It constantly overheats. The radiator based tranny cooler can't keep it cool. Also, the way the tranny is designed, the lubricant doesn't flow well (also causing overheating).