OPRAKU

eh... kinda thinking about getting this car... wadoya guys think?

mnkyboy

Is that a Saturn?

OPRAKU

haha looks like it could be huh? It's a '95 Subaru SVX

protetype

i've always liked the looks of the SVX's. not too sure about the engines in em, or aftermarket support. but i'd definately cruise one. this gonna be a second car?

OPRAKU

eh.. aftermarket stuff sucks on this car since Subaru didn't sell much of 'em... so it would be as it..

Of course it be a second car man.. I couldn't part with my Pro.. LOL

mnkyboy

What are the specs on that car? How much can you get it for?

Identity_X

As far as I can remember the back of the car is sweet IMO.....
If you find a good deal on it you might as well get it, but with the money you will spend buying the car, you could do a lot of things to your Pro..............................it's your pick.

mnkyboy

Ive never seen one of these cars before, so I started doing some research . Heres a pic I found that looks pretty nice





Looks like a 1995 SVX goes for about $10k. How much can you get that one for?

OPRAKU

well at first I found a '92 White one for 3,500 bucks, but seeing that they are pretty much in the 10k range on average... that one went before I could even pick up a phone and inquire about it.. this red one is on sale for 9,500 so.. eh.. thinking about it...

OPRAKU

one downside to them is that Subaru didn't anticipate the car to be so heavy... so axles and rotors aren't so reliable...

Most common problem from what I've heard and read is that they warp pretty badly and mechanics are pretty much out in the dark when it comes to repairing them...

Subaru SVX Specs Overview

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Engine: 3.3-liter 24-valve 6-cylinder horizontally opposed
Horsepower: 230 bhp
0-60 MPH: 7.3 seconds
1/4 Mile: 15.4 seconds @ 92.5 mph
Skidpad: 0.85 g
Top Speed: 143 mph
Mileage: 17 / 25 mpg
Weight:
3,580 pounds
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Type: 6-cylinder horizontally-opposed (boxer) for low center of gravity and reduced vibration
Construction: Die-cast aluminum ally block, cast aluminum alloy heads with 4 valves per cylinder and centrally located spark plugs
Valve Train: 24-valve, with dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) and hydraulic valve lash adjusters
Displacement: 3.3 liter / 3318 cc / 202.5 cubic inches
Bore and Stroke: 96.9 mm x 75 mm / 3.815 inches x 2.95 inches
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Horsepower: 230 @ 5,400 rpm
Torque: 228 @ 4,400 rpm
Maximum Engine Speed: 7,000 rpm
Engine Management: Integrated fuel and ignition systems. Engine Control Unit (ECU) computer with learning and aging controls, self-diagnosis and limp-home features. Twin knock sensors and oxygen sensors provide separate control of each cylinder bank.
Fuel System: Multi-port electronic fuel injection with dual-spray fuel injectors
Fuel Required: Unleaded 91 octane
Ignition System: Distributorless electronic crank-angle-dependent direct-fire ignition with individual spark/coil units at each platinum-tipped spark plug
Exhaust System: Twin downtube headers and dual catalytic converters for reduced back pressure

Transmission

Type: Fully automatic 4-speed (4EAT) with electronic shift control, automatically-engaging overdrive and lockup torque converter
Transmission Management: Transmission Control Unit (TCU) computer monitors engine speed, vehicle speed, brake system engagement and ABS engagement and communicates with engine management computer.

Automatically selects between Power and Economy modes based on throttle input. Power mode upshifts at higher engine speeds for increased acceleration.
Manual mode allows driver to reduce wheel spin on difficult surfaces by starting in second gear

Gear Ratio: Gear Ratio Overall Ratio (rpm) mph
1st 2.79:1 9.90:1 (6400) 43
2nd 1.55:1 5.50:1 (6200) 76
3rd 1.00:1 3.55:1 (6200) 118
4th 0.64:1 2.27:1 (4890) 143

Final Drive Ratio: 3.55:1
Rpm @ 60 mph in 4th: 2050

Chassis
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Body Construction: Unit body type, with front and rear energy-absorbing impact-crumple zones
Front Suspension: Independent, with long-travel, low-friction, variable-damping gas-pressurized struts; coil springs; lower L-arms with liquid-filled bushings and stabilizer bar. Subframe supports L-arms for high lateral rigidity
Rear Suspension: Independent, with long-travel, low-friction, variable-damping gas-pressurized struts; coil springs; Dual Parallel Links for passive 4-wheel steering; trailing links; stabilizer bar and anti-dive/anti-squat geometry

Acceleration
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0-30 mph: 2.8 seconds
0-40 mph: 4.0 seconds
0-50 mph: 5.3 seconds
0-60 mph: 7.3 seconds
0-70 mph: 9.4 seconds
0-80 mph: 11.6 seconds
0-90 mph: 14.2 seconds
0-100 mph: 18.2 seconds
1/4 mile: 15.4 seconds @ 92.5 mph


Handling
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Lateral Acceleration: 0.85g
Balance: Moderate understeer

Speed through 700-foot Slalom: 60.2 mph
Balance: Moderate understeer


Braking
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Brakes: Power-assisted, with dual diagonal hydraulic circuits. 11.89-inch ventilated front discs with twin-piston sliding calipers. 11.42-inch solid rear discs. Drum in rear disc-type parking brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): 4-channel, with one hydraulic ABS circuit per wheel
Minimum Stopping Distance: From 60 mph: 134 feet
From 80 mph: 229 feet

Control: Excellent
Pedal Effort for 0.5g Stop: 15 pounds
Fade, Effort After Six Stops from 60 mph: 22 pounds
Brake Feel: Very good
Overall Brake Rating: Excellent


Dimensions/Weight
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Wheelbase: 102.8 inches
Length: 182.1 inches
Width: 69.7 inches
Height: 51.2 inches
Track, Front/Rear: 59.1 inches / 58.3 inches
Interior Volume: 84.9 cubic feet
Trunk Volume: 8.2 cubic feet
Road Clearance: 5.3 inches
Curb Weight: 3,580 pounds
Weight Distribution: 59/41


Wheels/Tires
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Wheels: 16 inch x 7.5JJ unidirectional aluminum alloy
Tires: Bridgestone Potenza all-season steel-belted radial 225/50VR16


Steering
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Type: Rack-and-pinion with engine-rpm sensing variable power assist. Impact-collapsible steering column
Turning Circle: 35.4 feet
Turns, Lock to Lock: 3.1


Accommodations
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Seating Capacity: 4
Front Seat Travel: 9 inches
Front Seat Back Adjustment: 80 degrees
Lateral Seat Support: Very good
Seat Width, Front/Rear: 20.5 inches / 22.0 inches
Headroom, Front/Rear: 37.5 inches / 35.0 inches
Legroom, Front/Rear: 43.5 inches / 28.5 inches
Shoulder Room, Front/Rear: 56.1 inches / 54.5 inches
Interior Volume: 84.9 cubic feet
Instrumentation: 160 mph speedometer, 9,000 rpm tachometer, coolant temp, fuel level


Interior Noise
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Maximum in 1st Gear: 70 dBA
Constant 50 mph: 63 dBA
70 mph: 67 dBA


EPA Mileage Estimates
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City: 17 mpg
Highway: 25 mpg




More info at:

SubaruSVX.com

redrims

Go for it. They look pretty sweet hooked up.

mnkyboy

Was this car sold more in certain areas of the country? Ive been keeping my eye out for this car, but not luck finding any in my area.

If you have the money, I would get one. Its always nice to have a limited edition car. Im not sure about you, but I like to be different. To me, that car says "Im different."

OPRAKU

THE FREAKING CAR WAS SOLD!!!!!

Dayam... once in a lifetime car... seriously...