Yes- was looking at these before my VX also.
Test drove one and liked- later heard that the engines from these cars were prized by homebuilt aircraft guys.
I sure don't see many around- about as rare as a VX sighting for me.
-gruven
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Yes- was looking at these before my VX also.
Test drove one and liked- later heard that the engines from these cars were prized by homebuilt aircraft guys.
I sure don't see many around- about as rare as a VX sighting for me.
-gruven
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I've always liked them too...there is even one here in Cambridge Springs parked in a driveway. I've looked into buying one several times but could never find one in "pristine" condition (that was for sale!) like I'm sure the one in the photo above is. Plus, I'd want a manual transmission which you could get but, all except a couple I've seen were automatic.
I've seen them for sale on Ebay too along with the other car from the past I would like to own:
Chrysler Conquest TSI Turbo....twin to the Mitsubishi Starion Turbo!
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if its fast and cheap, its not reliable;
if its cheap and reliable, its not fast."
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Jolly, afaik, they all came with autos.... the manual transmissions were aftermarket add-ons.
Steve
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For years and years, I've been a fan of the Porsche 928 - and after test-driving a couple of them, dearly loving the experience, it only served to increase my (already burning) desire to own one...
However, after someone (who shall remain nameless) showed-up at Uwharrie with an SVX, and took 3 of us out for a (veeeeeery quick) grocery-run into town (exceeding 130mph a couple of times), and showed-off its amazing handling (hunkering down and never once showing a sign of leaving the road, even though it bloody-well felt like we should have been over in the trees, several times!) - I quickly changed my mind about the 928, and have wanted an SVX ever since!
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Smiley, 928's are plentiful and inexpensive. I got one back around '90 for next to nothing at an insurance auction. But if you're not on a first-name basis with your own automotive tools then it's probably not the car for you.They don't break often, but when they do it's always "interesting".
As for the SVX, very cool car and also plentiful and inexpensive. Transmission issues and general Subaru ignorance have kept their value low for the more mechanically inclined who appreciate unique vehicles that exist outside of the mainstream.
Over 20 years of Isuzu enjoyment...
Super VXer
Don't quote me on this but I think some guys mentioned on NASIOC swapping a WRX or an STi 5/6spd tranny in dere. That would be pretty sweet. Even sweeter with twin turbos
Super VXer
i know that theres a twin turbo kit around for them.. supposed to boost to 350+ hp if rumors are true... might be an exaggeration.. but it would be fun!
Super VXer
We have a local, 40ish, type guy with a 928s. It's been in the shop 3 times now, for, front bumper cover, rear bumper, drivers window and sunroof. Everyone hides when it gets pulled into the back lot. Adventure is the proper term... every nut, bolt, screw,and fastner is a damn adventure. I'd rather put a starter in a Z3 again, than swap a facia on that Porsche. ( fact: both are loathsome jobs) Never got used to the front engine Porsche. Like the Cayane,at the time it saved the company from takeover. They made a lot of money on SUV and the front engine cars. I personally, lust in my heart (and every other body part) for a GT3
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