Regular Car Reviews: 1992 Subaru SVX, Part 1
This is the most Un-Subaru Subaru (Part 1). The SVX stands on the vanguard of unsung 90’s cars. It’s a flat-6, all wheel drive, low, sleek sports car…that was a commercial flop because in the 1990’s Subarus were known, in America, as cars for people who ambushed you at Circuit City with petitions calling for “People Should Be Nice To Me.” PART 2 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6t6ddG_Tx4
38 thoughts on “Regular Car Reviews: 1992 Subaru SVX, Part 1”
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Matthias Schmitt says:
April 21, 2015 at 4:07 pma 230hp sports car only available with automatic transmission. good
thinking there, subaru! -
JoshorBrownKid says:
April 21, 2015 at 4:26 pmI can’t be the only one who looked at the thumbnail and thought it was a
first-gen Eagle Talon…. right? -
Brian J says:
April 21, 2015 at 4:31 pm“It has aged so well.”
Uhhhhh….
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Aces High says:
April 21, 2015 at 4:43 pmI’d drive it if it came with a clutch petal.
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Darrin Hillier says:
April 21, 2015 at 5:01 pmLooks like a Nissan s14 “shows s13 coupe” but yes it does look like a
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xTheTorNando says:
April 21, 2015 at 5:17 pmI had an SVX. It sucked. Hahaha
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Stephen Kraus says:
April 21, 2015 at 5:21 pmAudi did this prior to Subaru. In 1989, Audi stopped producing middle of
the road performance drivers and started making Performance – Luxury cars.
The Audi 90/Coupe was that class for Audi.Did they even make a manual version of the SVX?
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Eggly Bagelface says:
April 21, 2015 at 5:51 pmOh crap, it’s the Uranus from GTA:San Andreas.
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Bubblun says:
April 21, 2015 at 6:14 pmI appreciate that you covered the unloved SVX, but wow are your Subaru
facts off. Yes, Subaru still sold the Loyale (barely) in 1992, but the BRAT
was dead after 1987 in the U.S. We also did not get the STi until 2004, not
2000 as you stated. You are confusing it for the 2.5RS of that era which
had the appearance of a WRX/STi but no turbo, and also launched in 1998.
Finally, in 1992 you could not buy a 2WD SVX. These did not become
available until model year 1994. Hoping the second half of this video won’t
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Mr.Science says:
April 21, 2015 at 6:38 pmOh here’s part 1, I suppose it took longer to upload because it was a
longer video.Looking at Australia’s usual car sale site, there are a total of four SVXs
for sale. Yes, four.In a country of 24 million, only four are for sale at the moment. Fuck.
Also did you just call the S13 Silvia an S14? You silly billy.
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Mr Anderson says:
April 21, 2015 at 6:49 pmTheres one of those sitting in my local pick n’ pull, I like it actually.
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Richard Schuller says:
April 21, 2015 at 7:11 pmtest drove this before I decided to by my 3000gt in 92. Couldn’t get over
those windows haha -
LibertarianPatriot12 says:
April 21, 2015 at 7:24 pmI am buying one of these and gonna build the shit out of it.
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Ryan Sardachuk says:
April 21, 2015 at 7:34 pmWhen are you boys gonna review an Aztek?
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jluzny92 says:
April 21, 2015 at 7:39 pmlets do some comparing and see a different view on why this car flopped in
North America:1992 Dodge Stealth R/T Twin Turbo (3000GT’s brother) $30000 new
1993 Mazda RX7 $32,000 new
1992 Toyota Supra Turbo $28,000 new
You could for the same money, buy a lot more car in the SVX’s era.
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Rexim Favor says:
April 21, 2015 at 7:53 pmThe alternator looks so easy to get to!
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jay7264 says:
April 21, 2015 at 8:03 pmmy buddy had one it was awesome untill the tranny let go oh well fun while
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Serveck says:
April 21, 2015 at 8:15 pmI have one, 2005 sti struts bolt in, changing the gears with a 5 speed, and
a mild power tweak (stage 1 chip +15hp in the LOW end) completely changes
this car into what it should have been. Even stock she has no trouble
breaking 130mph on a regular basis.When I bought it there was no 3rd or 4th gear. Drove it 150miles home in
2nd at 5000rpm (will go to 94!) And it loved every second of it. -
ShadesofCascades says:
April 21, 2015 at 8:36 pmForgive my ignorance, but what are the three “bad” Subaru jokes based on (I
do get the Lesburu connection” -
jsplicer9 says:
April 21, 2015 at 9:02 pmSubaru XT6 is really radical
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Gumri says:
April 21, 2015 at 9:13 pmSounds cool but i don’t like the look of it myself
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Brendan A. MacWade says:
April 21, 2015 at 9:38 pmA Giugaro-designed masterpiece. A true Japanese bubble economy car.
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Daniel Reyes says:
April 21, 2015 at 9:44 pmIsn’t that the sileighty from thatdudeinblue vid?
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Andrew Dion says:
April 21, 2015 at 10:13 pmJerry awsome I hope you were just being sarcastic and not assuming I was a
subaru owner. Did the profile pic really give you any hints that I might
like gm products. Don’t get me wrong subaru’s are dependable and reliable
cars, I just don’t see myself driving a Subaru -
lifeisgood12341 says:
April 21, 2015 at 10:21 pmThere is a beautiful old red one that gets out in the summer. Like new
paint and everything -
Matthew TopCatHat says:
April 21, 2015 at 10:33 pm1:42 Does Fanfiction count?
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Patrick Bateman says:
April 21, 2015 at 10:55 pmI’ve got one but mine’s in better condition than yours.
The problem with the SVX is that people try to compare to to things like
the Silvia and other nippy Jap cars.When you think SVX, think Porsche 928. This is a big grand tourer, and a
stonking good one at that. -
Prisoner Alex says:
April 21, 2015 at 11:19 pmI’ve heard of it, I drove one of these in the 90’s in GrandTurismo! Rare
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FuZionSniperzZ says:
April 21, 2015 at 11:41 pmthat’s an s13 at 0:56
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Dylan Sanderson says:
April 22, 2015 at 12:10 amif u want a car that aged well look at the toyota sequoia, the 1999 looks
less than 5 years old. Maybe because they look the same each year -
PIK says:
April 22, 2015 at 12:25 amThey’re making a new one you know? Part of Subaru’s epic plan to take over
the car market particularly in the US. The new SVX will be their flagship
model. Should be able to make a mark this time around. -
Wade McLure says:
April 22, 2015 at 12:46 amAwwwww, I miss my SVX!
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M Wooldridge says:
April 22, 2015 at 12:55 amA bit similar in design to the wedgy 1989-98 Citroen XM.
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Johnny OrGBravo says:
April 22, 2015 at 1:07 amDodge neon
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Mike981S says:
April 22, 2015 at 1:21 amLove it… currently getting my 1994 SVX restored… Should do my own
review after it is finished… although I never will reach your awesome
blend of automotive knowledge and hip philosophical delivery ;) -
loosejox86 says:
April 22, 2015 at 1:48 amActually according to the original sticker that came with my 92 SVX it was
$42,930 no lie -
XxMetalGorxX says:
April 22, 2015 at 2:00 amdo a honda prelude review!
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Shame Llama says:
April 22, 2015 at 2:30 amI recommend finding and reviewing a Legacy Sport Sedan or Touring Wagon
with the EJ22t.
