1992 Subaru SVX Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Car came out in the 90's and was ahead of its time with the options that came with it. Nice design, low in the front so good view of the road. Love the window within a window setup, only the middle part of the window go up or down. That keeps the wind down and the rain out. Engine is very reliable and is a non interference engine. Which means if the timing belt breaks it will not damage the engine and you can still make it back home. Idle is very quiet, like the engine is not even on. I like how comfortable the front seats are including legroom. The car is fast so watch out for those speeding tickets. The awd makes this a year round daily driver, very good in the snow, very stable. Very good car if you don't mind the maintenance cost.

Unusual exterior styling, strong 230 HP flat six under the hood for good acceleration. Beautiful boxer-engine exhaust note. Somewhat usable back seat, decent trunk space. Incredible traction in any conditions.

For a 1992 it's a great mix of comfort, handling, and cost. After a 12 hour drive you don't feel the need to stretch. Off-ramps are an absolute joy. It actually gets better mileage than my parents 2005 Forester, which weighs 300 lbs less, has a small engine, and is 14 years newer. And, like any Subaru, it lets you laugh at the worst winter can throw at you. I have yet to find snow deep enough to stop this car. On the downside, parts can be pricey (most are dealer only). The automatic transmission can make things a bit boring at times (but it is possible to convert it to manual), and the car is damn heavy (3600+ lbs), which murders the potential acceleration from a strong engine.

*NOTE: The Specs are for the one I own, not all models come with the same specs. Engines & Power: Standard Engine 3.3L 230 HP, H6 Horsepower 230 @ 5400 RPM Torque (lb-ft) 228 @ 4400 RPM Valves/Valve Configuration 24/DOHC Transmissions: AWD, 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive Std. Fuel Economy: City (mpg) 17 Highway (mpg) 25 Comfort & Convenience: Sunroof Std. Air Conditioning Std. Power Windows Std. Power Door Locks Std. Leather Seats Std. Power Seats Std. Max. Seating 4 Number of Doors 2 Entertainment: Cassette Player Std. CD Player Std. Safety: Driver Airbag Std. Passenger Airbag Std. Power Windows Std. Braking & Traction: 4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive Std. ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) Std.

2+2 coupe, 230hp 3.3 liter 6 cylinder 24 valve DOHC Boxer, 4 speed auto w/ manual mode, awd, panasonic am/fm cd, 3525lbs. 1992 LSL AWD: 0-60 6.9, 1/4 mile 15.1, Top Speed 155, Braking 70-0 170, dBA 73, Total 1992 sales: 5,280.

Many don't know this, but the SVX was supposed to be the replacement for the Lotus Esprit. Money, as it was in the early Ninties, didn't permit ubaru opening the exclusive ALCYONE brand for the SVX, so from day #1 on Subaru lot, it was doomed to sales failure. Lets forget that and focus on the positives: Performance - For an erly-90s car, it HAULS. 0-60 in just under 7 ticks, 70-0 braking in 163 feet (do that 3 times though and it's time for new rotors, folks!), 0.92g around MT's ELITE skidpad, etc...maybe a bit too much body roll, but that's why you never feel harshness through the chasssis; with the rubber-isolted subfrmes, the word "harsh" never enters the brain! Build Quality - My last SVX that I got for $1,600 as a "beater" was anything BUT. Not a squeak or rattle ANYWHERE. Paint like new after clesaner waxing it. flushed all the fluids, cleaned the fuel syetem, and it ran as well as my 37,313 mile example. MANY people debate that these cars are unreliable -- NOT SO! There were rear wheel bearing problems as a result of pressing them into the shipping grease; this no longer is a problem. Next, they mention the tranny. The Subaru 4EAT-AWD unit is one of the most reliable traannies out there, but can overheat. Solution? Have a ooler put on! $100 that saves you from a $2,600 issue. Appearance - both interior and exterior styling Cost of Ownership - This vehicle is AWD and weighs 3,600 lbs.; it doesn't get Geo Metro mileage. BUT with a .29cd, it EASILY achieves 32-33mpg HWY, on PREMIUM only, of course. Oil changes are only req'd every 7,500 miles; everything else, including the timing belt, every 100k. This is a low-maintainance car! Fun Factor - THIS is a catch-twenty-two...the car is a blast to drive, but it gets annoying when you get harassed at every stoplight with someone asking something about the car. And forget about Gas Stations; I only go full-serve now. The car is a blast, period...

The car is pretty fast, but the near-4000lb curb weight make handling a bit tankish, although it does handle very well for it's weight. Would have been cooler in a lighter package, but it's plenty fast for me, just needs a 5 speed

The best car i ever owned!. The subaru svx is a performance monster, boasting a boxter 6 engine, Semetrical all-wheel drive, and stunning good looks. An absolute blast to drive and you will get many looks and questions no matter where you go. I owned the rare toureing edition which came with leather interior, heated mirrors, heated seats, alarm, bose audio, cd/casset deck, and preformace geared transmission. The only thing i didnt like is the fact that they only came in automatic (easly switchable to stick if your willing to put the work and gut one out of an early 90s forister) It was basicly the subaru imprezza befor they were made. Windows for driver and passenger are desighned like a dilorian in which you are surounded by glass and only a section of it went down. There are no blind spots and it can run with the best of them! mine made it to over 400k miles befor an unforunate accident locked the transmission in first gear.

The svx is QUICK. It launches like a rocket; however it is very hard to slow it down - the brakes aren't big enough for a 3800 lbs rocket ship; and the handling leaves a little to be desired (maybe some adjustable suspension/lowering springs would solve the problem.) Oh yeah, the thing i hated most about the car was the automatic transmission (they are very prone to failure as well). Fortunately, it now has a manual transmission transplant and a stage 2 act clutch - much better :) The automatic seatbelts suck too. It is an absolute fuel pig and near impossible to buy parts for. However, come winter time making drift brings grin to my face and i usually have no problem puling a four wheel drive truck out of a jam!

Unlike others, I always like cars you don't see everyday. Since I got it, a lot of people ask me "what is that"? It has got lots of horsepower, easy for me being disabled to get in and out of. I can't wait for the supercharger and paint!