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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1993 SVX, so we've included reviews for other years of the SVX since its last redesign.
Review of 1992 Subaru SVX
Bo Bowman, 03/01/2004
1992 Subaru SVX LS 2dr Coupe AWD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My SVX has been a relatively reliable and fun-to-drive sport car. I have always been particularly impressed with the "quiet and smooth powerfulness" of the engine. It has always ridden well. I continually get questions and compliments relative to its sleek and "split window" exterior design. I believe its weakest design feature is the transmission. I have had it rebuilt one time, and I have heard that this is not unusual for this car. Also, I have found that parts are very expensive, and gas mileage is not good. I would say that it is an excellent buy right now for someone who wants a luxury style sport car at a less than $3,000 price tag.
Fell in love at first sight
ron193, 03/26/2011
1992 Subaru SVX LS 2dr Coupe AWD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Take off feels like an American luxury V8, except it's awd so no tires slip. You'll get complements "what kind of car is that" question. I love the asymmetric mag wheels (L/R are different) which adds to uniqueness. It's a heavy and wide car, slalom like bends gets the car leaning like a boat, but it still grips. Great city driver if you don't mind the 6cyl mileage, great hwy cruiser. Braking is mediocre for car of this weight and pwr. Only problems were creaky dashboard (known to Subaru) and weak Tranny, which died after I traded it in. I'd taken it on fishing trip & even minor offroad (by accident) stoped when tranny temp light turned on. I'd buy this car again if possible.
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Brigitte Javidara, 02/01/2007
1992 Subaru SVX LS 2dr Coupe AWD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
It is one of the most fun-cars to drive. I traded in my 1989 Corvette for this SVX and immediately became a stable and peaceful person. The smooth and in particular the quiet drive, even at speed, is a real driving experience. It's like sitting in an air plane, smooth and quiet. There never were any technical problems. Now that I am older however, it is a little harder for me to get in and out of the car.
Definitely a different drive
Xodi-SVX, 06/06/2005
1992 Subaru SVX LS 2dr Coupe AWD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Subaru SVX back in May of '04 and have never looked back. This car is completely different from every other car on the road. Its rare to see another one, and quite honestly, owning one is like having a membership into a cult of sorts. The 3.3 liter Boxer H-6 engine definitely puts out the power to the wheels, which happens to be all wheel drive. Coupled with independent ABS on each disc (Yes, four discs, not two discs and two drums), this car will get you up to speed and back to a halt in no time flat. And if you're not sold on it yet, here is another tidbit. When you floor it, a green light on the dash displays POWER. Such a rush to drive.
Svx....sweetest car ever made.
girlofthenorth, 09/15/2008
1992 Subaru SVX LS 2dr Coupe AWD
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car is awesome, I live in an area of over 150,000 people and never see another one! People always stare and ask what it is... haha. I love this car, it's super fast, but bad tranny:( too bad they didn't make them 5 speed. Auto tranny is poor and expensive to fix. $1400 for a tranny overhaul at around 120k miles. Engine is quiet, never burns oil. Brakes seem a little weak even after replacing things, still squeak. Rear wheel bearings seem to be a common issue on all Subarus I've heard of. AWD is sweet as hell though. Don't want to get rid of this car ever!
Fast Times
speedmerchant, 10/20/2020
1992 Subaru SVX LS 2dr Coupe AWD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've had my "92 SVX for 8 years and love its style and speed. But be aware that the engineers, maybe pushed by the bean counters, installed a weak transmission, though with improvements it was better in '94 and much better from '95 onward. Unfortunately, the majority of all the ones sold were on the road by then. The fixes for the '92-'93 are simple and effective: 1-Use full synthetic tranny fluid. 2- Install a transmission cooler. 3- Install a tranny fluid filter (ask your mechanic or look at owner websites. After that, the power is with you.
great car except for tranny
ozzy1, 10/20/2004
1992 Subaru SVX LS 2dr Coupe AWD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Loved to drive the car, but had to put in 4 transmissions in the 9 years I owned it (bought it new in '92) Yes 4 trannys. Two were under warantee, but the last two were my expense and at over $3K...yikes. Got rid when it went again. I did not drive it hard either. CV boots go every year as well and tough to keep in allignment. With all that said, I would still be driving it if it were not for the tranny, as this was a great car to drive.
Great car, expensive to fix
ChrisP, 04/24/2003
1992 Subaru SVX LS 2dr Coupe AWD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for almost 5 years now. Bought it with 80k. Tranny fixed under warantee, 24k later, tranny fixed again. Front rotors warped, got aftermarket 'low heat' pads when turned rotors and rotor live seems to have improved. Power steering hoses popped off twice.
What more can you ask for
vollball81, 03/05/2004
1992 Subaru SVX LS 2dr Coupe AWD
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 180k on it and it runs perfect still. The interior is perfect. The tranny was rebuilt, and the car electronically works perfectly. This car I expect to go at least another 100k
Great besides the transmission
SkubaSteevo, 07/07/2003
1992 Subaru SVX LS 2dr Coupe AWD
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought the car last year with about 78k and have put just over 8k miles on it. The only big problem has been the transmission, which needed to be rebuilt about 1/2 yr ago. Excelent car overall.