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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 SVX, so we've included reviews for other years of the SVX since its last redesign.
best built car
Just yn Tomblyn, 04/25/2002
1995 Subaru SVX L 2dr Coupe AWD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
For your money, this is the best built car available, it is luxurious, sporty, comfortable, roomy (even for smaller rear passengers). easy to operate, easy to maintain. Everything about the SVX is designed with the driver in mind. city driving is ok, stop and go driving takes its toll on the fuel tank, but it makes commutes easier, it is an absolutely wonderful long-trip car. very quiet and comfortable, and good highway milage for what it is! i have had it a year and am very attached.
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.
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See all 0 listingsI am in love with this car.
BofMouais, 07/07/2002
1996 Subaru SVX LSi 2dr Coupe AWD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car’s amazing. I've had mine for 2 years and I still love it. Nobody else has one so it’s quite an attention getter. It performs quite well and goes very fast. My only complaint is that mine has had some mechanical problems, including the transmission going out. These repairs were expensive to fix, and not all places will work on this car because it's so uncommon. It probably wouldn't have had as many problems if I weren't so hard on the car. I drive it daily and I’m very rough on it.
Catfish
dtrita, 12/16/2003
1994 Subaru SVX L 2dr Coupe
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Built to last! Keep up with the maintenance and it's a dream come true. 3 sets of tires, three timing belts f/ normal maintance - beat that!
Svx....sweetest car ever made.
girlofthenorth, 09/15/2008
1992 Subaru SVX LS 2dr Coupe AWD
6 of 7 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!