1992 Subaru SVX LS review from North America
"Stupifyingly underappreciated all-weather gran touring car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Repeated replacment of the rear wheel bearings (SVX's are notorious for this).
General comments?
Very comfortable car... for the driver and passenger. The rear seat is tight for anyone over 5'6".
Acceptable performance. Oddly, my '90 Honda CRX felt quicker, even though the SVX generates higher performance numbers.
I like the concept... a high performance all-weather gran touring car.
The space utilization is abysmal. If I had to carry anything bulky, I'd use my CRX (a two-seat sub-compact, for Christ's sake).
Subaru's marketing people (ca. 1992) should be collected and shot. The marketing campaign was a disgrace. Good thing for me though, I got the car at a steal!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3 flat six Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 101000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda CRX |
| Date of Entry | 31st August, 2001 |