Welcome
to SubaruSVX.com
A
site with complete information on
Subaru's Luxury/Performance car
The
SVX was Subaru's attempt to enter the once-popular luxury/performance
car category. The prototype was designed by renowned designer Giorgetto
Giugiaro of ItalDesign. Subaru produced around 25,000 SVXs from
1992 through 1997 (about 14,000 of these were imported to the United
States).
The
most striking feature of the car is the windows. The window design
of the SVX was created with the goal of good aerodynamics, unobstructed
visibility, and a distinctive appearance. The car sold for between
$28,000 and $35,000.
I
own a 1994 LS and I've never had a car that's been more fun. It
gets looks from people where ever I go and the reactions are great.
If you can imagine a face that says "what the hell is that??!"
then you know the expressions I see every day as I drive around
town. My SVX has almost caused three accidents in the past two years
from drivers looking at my car and not the road. It's like having
an affordable exotic car.
On
the downside...because of its rarity, parts are relatively expensive.
And every car has its own set of predictable problems. The SVX has
three main faults: transmission failure, wheel bearing failure,
and warped rotors. The rotor problems are caused by the sheer weight
of the SVX--3,600 pounds. Subaru had never made such a heavy car
and did not equip them with rotors to match. The transmission and
wheel bearings fail prematurely but corrections can be made to extend
their life. These and other issues are addressed in the FAQ section
of this website.
I
only point out its flaws because if you're planning on buying a
Subaru SVX, you should be aware of its good and bad points. If you
know the potential problems going in, then you won't be surprised
if they come up. But don't let the problems scare you away. The
SVX is a great car that one magazine called "a cross between
Porsche engineering and Jaguar refinement." Check out the links
at the top of the page to learn more about this wonderful car.
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