socketz67

I've never seen one of these. Native FWD, so it never hit my radar. Sounds like Subaru lost thousands on each model sold.

https://driventowrite.com/2023/10/05...he-subaru-svx/

Rochester

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I've always thought the SVX was a beautiful design, inside and out. Notwithstanding the whole window-in-a-window thing, I think the design was something that stands the test of time, like the MK3 model Supra, or the C4 late-model Corvette. My understanding is Subaru priced the car WAY outside comparable cars, not to mention way outside their market base. It was a failure, but it sure was pretty.

I was rather shocked to see one, particularly in such good condition. I should have taken a photo.

socketz67

Seems that the SVX even has a community: https://subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=45053

You missed out on buying that one as it was close to you in upstate NY.

SupraOfDoom

I have a Turbo II FC. I sold the G to pay down some debts, get my wife's last two college courses paid for, and the left overs go to the RX7. The couple that bought my G37 were extremely excited about it and had similar goals to me. I think it's going to the right owners. They may even post here eventually since I left them my build as well as the previous owners posts as well. My G was (arguably) at it's absolute peak when I sold it. Sometimes that's the best time to sell.

Knightjs

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Gotta question guys after some background. 2011 G37S manual. Have been running Fast Intentions hfc and 2-1/4 exhaust for a few years. Z1 long tube intakes and their Ecutek tune. Maybe 2 years ago I had to replace the passenger side section due to a rattle within the muffler. I had a bit of a sound difference between the 2 sides despite the rattle. Maybe 6 months ago I had a check engine light due to exhaust leak between the hfc and OEM manifold. Decided to throw on my Fast Intentions resonated test pipes and new gaskets. No more check engine light. But now the sound difference is more pronounced. The passenger side has more of a blaaaat sound whereas the drivers side is smoother and deeper. Cold start is a huge difference in loudness and tone. Any ideas what could be causing the difference? On interstate driving if I'm against the wall on driver's side it's just a deep, tuned exhaust sound. If I move over to a wall on passenger side it's just a loud, obnoxious blaaaat sound. And I've noticed under easy acceleration up to 3k they sound the same as the driver's side. But quicker acceleration or above 3k causes the awful sound on the passenger side. Don't think it's the muffler since it's newer and the sound was there before it got replaced. I'm really hoping it's not something engine related on the passenger side.
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Rochester

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Nah, I wouldn't buy one. Just like how this morning I got deep into the tablet looking at this Indy Pace Car Fiero. It was truly cool, even though it wasn't the GT or the Formula. But I wouldn't get one of those either. Just nostalgia is all. Red carpets, man! LOL I remember test driving the Fiero new 40 years ago, and even then it was to go-karty for me. I'd probably hate it today, but still love to stare at it.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...ac-fiero-se-3/

rotarymike

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Subaru Justy with the SVX engine and an exo-roll cage... Justy was a flat 3 so the engine bay is (barely) big enough for the 6.
Fiero with a ZR1 engine kit. Lots of V8 engine choices out there. Pray the rest of it doesn't fall apart LOL.
For giggles, Jeep Cherokee (the old one) with a Jag V12. The 4L jeep engine is enormous. Measured the 5L v12 and it would fit. Have to switch to a chevy transfer case/transmission though.

You're welcome.

Rochester

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Anybody else use a leaf blower to help dry their car after a wash? It sheers most all of the water, and it's perfect for the wheels and brakes.

Leaf blower, baby!

STownSaint

I’ve always been more of a rake guy

Rochester

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I drove next to a Lamborghini Urus for a while on the highway this week. It was a shock to realize what I was looking at, but at the end of the day it just looked like a really sporty crossover, and didn't wow me.

socketz67

I've done this for years now. I essentially wash, then drive down the street about a half mile to dry the brakes and rotors while draining some of the water. I then hit with the blower the problem areas around the grill, brakes/wheels, bottom of doors, under mirrors, wheel wells, seams along roof and drainage around trunk and rear lights before I pull into the garage and dry the rest. Works like a charm.

RobC7

Couldn't agree anymore. I saw one recently with some 4 year old son and told him its a Lamborghini and he said its not a race car

Rochester

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I also saw my first spotted CyberTruck last week up in Canada, driving the other way on the highway.

Huge, insanely unique, and stupid as fck. People who love their CT are welcome to it. I think it's the most classless new vehicle available today. It screams Look-at-Me, and is tacky beyond words. (Says the guy with orange calipers, LOL)

/hate-rant

socketz67

I have seen a dozen or so of them here in CA. I agree that is tough to find any redeeming qualities, and that it almost feels like a circus act designed by a 7 year old. It’s one of the only cars I wouldn’t accept if someone gave me one under the pretense that I had to make it my DD. Model 3 Performance would be my preference if I had to buy a Tesla.

Guessing you guys gave all seen this video. Interesting, but it still looks like a prank car.

Rochester

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If I had to have a Tesla, the Model S is a great looking car. Can't deny the design, even if the cabin lacks that upscale feel