Bubs360 Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Hello, I've been in the market for a used Subaru for quite some time now, and have an opportunity to buy a used SVX. Transmission was replaced recently, I guess. I've heard sometimes the transmission issue is actually just a solenoid or something, but that's the extent of my knowledge about the SVX. Could someone here give me some more information about how the car is, in general, to own and operate? Is it somewhat normal to maintain or is it a nightmare? What other problem areas do these cars have? This one, with a good transmission, seems to be a great deal for the price. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 yes. Svx issues are from the lockup clutch chedding material. You need a an external cooler and an external line filter for the tranny. They are expensive toys. The windshield is 800.00. the rear wheel bearings are weak. Parts are expensive. Strong engines, very safe cars. Automatic HVAC which seems to be aging well. They are almost like a trophy wife. really pretty, expensive, but may be worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 great cars with some hang ups. being as old as it is, regardless of mileage it's probably due for a timing belt overhaul. parts can be extremely expensive and hard to find. i've actually not been able to find a part for an SVX before (sensors). posting on multiple forums, asking Huck (local SVX expert), ebay, national junk yard database - zip. that's annoying. of course you'd want to join the SVX forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92svxman Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Its a great car, and keeping the tranny cool help a lot so put in a cooler. I keep a spare for parts, other then that the best place for parts is 1stsubaruparts.com which is on the west coast. They have a parts catalog that you can look up many parts on, and if you can't find the one your looking for call them. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budfreak1 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 As most of them already said, it's a great car. Very safe, very reliable. You just need to keep the tranny fluid clean and cool, upgrade the brakes and your pretty much set. Come over and join us sometime if you want some more SVX specific info. at www.svxworldforums.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubs360 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hey, Thanks for the advice. I'm pretty much out on this car because the guy never got back to me, so I won't need any more info on the SVX for the time being. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budfreak1 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hey, Thanks for the advice. I'm pretty much out on this car because the guy never got back to me, so I won't need any more info on the SVX for the time being. Thank you. Come over and have a look anyway, we do have a few for sale on my forums and I'm not far from the lakes myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubs360 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Come over and have a look anyway, we do have a few for sale on my forums and I'm not far from the lakes myself. How much are the ones for sale on your forums? And where are they located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 prices range from 500 needing trannys to about 9000 for like new ones. they are all over too. How much are the ones for sale on your forums? And where are they located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budfreak1 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 How much are the ones for sale on your forums? And where are they located? http://svxworldforums.com/forum10/1157.html http://svxworldforums.com/forum10/1109.html The second one I listed I have been the personal mechanic of for years and it is a solid car located in Columbus, Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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