Used 1997 Subaru SVX Consumer Reviews
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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.
Fast Times
speedmerchant, 10/20/2020
1992 Subaru SVX LS 2dr Coupe AWD
3 of 3 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.
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See all 0 listingsgreat 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.
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
1994 Subaru SVX front wheel drive
R. Burrows, 06/02/2003
1994 Subaru SVX LS 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought car new as leftover 94 model in 95 at a bargain price ($7000 under sticker). The car gets used about 3000 miles per year. It has had no needed repairs in 20,000 miles. High quality fit and finish. Great Suede leather interior. High fun to drive factor with unique looks. Looks as new the day I bought it with design still looking innovative after 9 years. Great areodynamics resulting in virtually no wind noise even with windows down.