$600 SVX

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/5580614663.html

NMNA.

If only it was a manual

Sine_Qua_Non wrote: If only it was a manual

I think SVX = always automatic.

Dont think they made manual.

I made a manual SVX.

If that "other transmission" is a proven working 4EAT, it's probably worth $2K. If it is a well documented low mileage unit, it could be pushing $4K.

But I wouldn't put it in the car. If the trans is shot, it's ready for a manual (and it is a really easy well documented swap).

That looks pretty clean. Too bad they didn't put the lift up and take underside pics.

Mobilizing

The more I look at these cars, the more I wonder what they'd be like to drive. A stock looking 5-speed swapped SVX, might be a really interesting car to drive.

This is one of those times when I kick myself for not buying a trailer and a proper tow pig. If I were to drag this home the wife would LOVE me for it. She has been in love with the Subaru SVX for a long time and wants one in the worst way, as do I. But we already have 3 Subarus... also we're currently house shopping.

WaterfordMan wrote: The more I look at these cars, the more I wonder what they'd be like to drive. A stock looking 5-speed swapped SVX, might be a really interesting car to drive.

They are extremely heavy.

They really fall into the Gran Turismo category, not sports car.

But with a 5 speed, you break it away from the factory shift points, and it really wakes up. I added a light weight flywheel, 4:11 final drive ratio, and stiff Koni/ Ground Control coilovers. Along with about 300 lb weight reduction, it really changed the character.

I also had a racer (my first Challenge car). That one was stripped of almost 1200 lbs, but it still ran an auto. Also had nitrous.

They are very solid and stable. Fast, but a bit boring. They corner so flat you have no idea how fast you are going.

My son lost his license in my 5 speed doing 97 in a 55 zone. He had no idea.

In reply to SVreX:

I think that'd be okay. I'd basically considered it for a nice daily-ish vehicle that's outside the norm.

In reply to WaterfordMan:

I'm not saying it is bad. I loved mine as a daily driver.

I was trying to answer your question of what they are like to drive.

Oh yeah- toll booths suck. Hard to toss a coin with the glass configuration.

In reply to SVreX:

Thanks for the input and I certainly didn't take any of your comments as "negative". I bet you've got a lot of experience with them and probably can give a solid opinion to their pros and cons.

Somebody do this while you are at it

Knurled wrote: Mobilizing

news? i got a text from the guy, he works at brunswick subaru and the car is inside at the dealer. i didnt get done working in time to go look. i figured it would be a decent 5 speed swap/flip candidate if it's not rusty. however everything up here is rusty.

In reply to patgizz:

The trailer I was planning on lining up is still covered with alignment rack. I wouldn't be able to pick the car up for a while, and the guy probably needs it gone sooner than I could get it.

Such a shame. Part of why I'd want an SVX is because it's automatic.

Knurled wrote: Such a shame. Part of why I'd want an SVX is because it's automatic.

I'm not sure I've ever heard anyone say that before! Lol!

Usually people are pretty unhappy with the transmissions in these.

Knurled wrote: In reply to patgizz: The trailer I was planning on lining up is still covered with alignment rack. I wouldn't be able to pick the car up for a while, and the guy probably needs it gone sooner than I could get it. Such a shame. Part of why I'd want an SVX is because it's automatic.

My trailer is empty and 10 minutes from the car. No excuses

SVreX wrote:

Knurled wrote: Such a shame. Part of why I'd want an SVX is because it's automatic.

I'm not sure I've ever heard anyone say that before! Lol! Usually people are pretty unhappy with the transmissions in these.

I don't like manual transmissions unless the engine really, really doesn't like automatics.

Granted, I've never driven an SVX, but I'm happy with the trans in 2.0/2.5 WRXs.

Definitely not the same as the 4EAT.

Most people would say the 4EAT is glass which isn't actually true. It's strong as an ox, but needs to be treated right.

The SVX had limited cooling capacity, and the 4EAT is very sensitive to overheating. Most SVX owners were very bad about maintaining them (should change fluid every 50K or so), and over drove the cars.

With the last SVX being produced in 1996, they are all over 20 years old, which means they are pushing 200K or more. Many of them have missed 4 consecutive trans fluid changes, and been run hard.

I'd say more than 80% of the 4EATs are failing. Having one rebuilt will cost over $4K. If you can find a good one, quick change the fluid and add a cooler.

If you are looking for more grunt the newer Subaru flat sixes bolt-in. Find a wrecked Outback with a 3.6L.

In reply to NGTD:

Still need to swap the trans.

(and the 3.6L is only rated for 16 hp and 19 lb/ft more than the SVX EG33).

And then passing emissions might get interesting.

SVreX wrote: In reply to NGTD: Still need to swap the trans. (and the 3.6L is only rated for 16 hp and 19 lb/ft more than the SVX EG33).

I find it easier to change the trans on a Subie by pulling engine and trans together!

I seriously didn't know that the 3.6L didn't make that much more power than the SVX lump. Not worth it for that little extra unless the engine is blown in the SVX.

Knurled wrote: And then passing emissions might get interesting.

Depends on where you live. Despite all our other issues in Illinois, and Chicagoland in particular, our squandered taxes all these years has resulted in testing only OBDII vehicles. (Which is why I only look at 1995 and older cars unless they are donors... okay, ANOTHER reason why)