Subaru SVX

[transio]

I saw one for the first time ever on the road the other day. Pretty neat looking car. I thought it was a Skyline at first, but noted the odd differences (windows, etc.). I know we have a lot of Subie lovers here. Anyone know anything about them? AWD? Good rallyxers?

[etlsport]

theyre fantastic! that was what i was gonna get before i found my VX... they have a history of transmissions overheating though, also have a problem with the rear wheel bearings failing, so u end up with a nasty clicking from the rear axel.. other than that.. theyre really nice 3.3 liter H6 i think... they have AWD (at least on the LSI models.. but more than likely they all do) similar to the VX in a lot of ways actually, theyre heavy, have lots of power, have useless back seats (the front seat touched the back seat when i was driving (im only 5'7) and they were only available in automatic produced in a few colors and for maybe 5-6 years?... one might be my VXs little brother one day.. .i think their forum is www.subarusvx.com
it hasnt been updated in a long time, but you can find some nice photos and info on them

[etlsport]

the windows are supposed to keep the car aerodynamic even with the windows rolled down.. they create some wierd blind spots though

[gruven]

Yes- was looking at these before my VX also.

Test drove one and liked- later heard that the engines from these cars were prized by homebuilt aircraft guys.
I sure don't see many around- about as rare as a VX sighting for me.

-gruven

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

I've always liked them too...there is even one here in Cambridge Springs parked in a driveway. I've looked into buying one several times but could never find one in "pristine" condition (that was for sale!) like I'm sure the one in the photo above is. Plus, I'd want a manual transmission which you could get but, all except a couple I've seen were automatic.

I've seen them for sale on Ebay too along with the other car from the past I would like to own:

Chrysler Conquest TSI Turbo....twin to the Mitsubishi Starion Turbo!

[transio]

Jolly, afaik, they all came with autos.... the manual transmissions were aftermarket add-ons.

[E-ZooZoo One]

For years and years, I've been a fan of the Porsche 928 - and after test-driving a couple of them, dearly loving the experience, it only served to increase my (already burning) desire to own one...

However, after someone (who shall remain nameless) showed-up at Uwharrie with an SVX, and took 3 of us out for a (veeeeeery quick) grocery-run into town (exceeding 130mph a couple of times), and showed-off its amazing handling (hunkering down and never once showing a sign of leaving the road, even though it bloody-well felt like we should have been over in the trees, several times!) - I quickly changed my mind about the 928, and have wanted an SVX ever since!