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#24312 of 25654 Re: it makes no sense... [Mr_Shiftright] by explorerx4

Apr 20, 2012 (3:19 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 20, 2012 12:34 pm)
Not sure how long it's been advertised, but I'm going to wait a few months to see if it sticks around.
Under the hood doesn't look good and there are definitely some unobtainium trim parts, but after looking at the pictures a few times, the exhaust system looks new.
Not my favorite color and no sunroof, but you just don't see them for sale.

#24313 of 25654 Re: it makes no sense... [explorerx4] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 20, 2012 (6:48 pm)

Replying to: explorerx4 (Apr 20, 2012 3:19 pm)
I don't think the SVO is a particularly high demand car. I mean it's more like a Merkur isn't it? A turbo Pinto?

#24314 of 25654 Re: it makes no sense... [Mr_Shiftright] by hpmctorque

Apr 20, 2012 (7:43 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 20, 2012 6:48 pm)
Well, maybe not great, but better than the Pinto, since the SVO rides on the Fox platform (think Fairmont/Zephyr).

#24315 of 25654 Re: it makes no sense... [hpmctorque] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 21, 2012 (8:00 am)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Apr 20, 2012 7:43 pm)
Oh the Fox platform----so I can watch my windshield dance from side to side when I cross over railroad tracks?
 
I dunno about that car--it's a rough engine on a primitive chassis and not particularly attractive body---I'm groping here for the appeal on some level.
 
Oh maybe it's just ME

#24316 of 25654 Re: it makes no sense... [Mr_Shiftright] by explorerx4

Apr 21, 2012 (5:17 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 21, 2012 8:00 am)
I have a Fox body convertible, so I was thinking I would be upgrading to a stiffer platform.

#24317 of 25654 one for Andre by stickguy

Apr 22, 2012 (3:43 pm)

You like the big Buicks, right? not my favorite color, but looks like a nice clean survivor. At an ambitious price.
 
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2934369210.html

#24318 of 25654 . by fintail

Apr 22, 2012 (5:02 pm)

Had a senior moment today - went to pick up the fintail...checked under the hood as I usually do, coolant oil and wires etc, removed the oil cap to make sure nothing looked bad, then went to close the trunk, and drove away. When I got home I could smell something odd. Notice I didn't say I replaced the oil cap. Luckily it fell into the plumbing for the FI and got caught. Surprisingly little mess made, just a small amount of oil on the hood directly under the hole, and a little around it, 5 minute clean up. Made me feel less than sharp anyway.
 
A random guy approached me in a parking lot and started talking about the car, I am still surprised at the attention it gets. He knew a little about old MB - he knew W110 vs W111 and all that, but he was in a 70 Chevelle. Running pretty well although it is pulling its warm weather stunt of being hard to start when hot, acts like it is flooded. Usually will start on the second turn of the key.

#24319 of 25654 Re: it makes no sense... [Mr_Shiftright] by hpmctorque

Apr 22, 2012 (5:11 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 21, 2012 8:00 am)
That SVO has next to zero appeal to me now too, but the operative word is "now." I can't think of a single '86 model car in the SVO's price range that would appeal to me now. Of the '86 Mustangs, a V8 with the 5-speed would be a better choice, in my opinion. Being lighter and better balanced than the V8, I imagine the SVO handled better, but was also less reliable and durable.
 
A naturally aspirated Z or Supra probably wouldn't have cost much, if any, more than the SVO. Either would have been preferable, but a little slower. The turbo versions were in a higher price range than the SVO, and, therefore, not directly comparable.
 
Am I forgetting an obvious one?

#24320 of 25654 Re: it makes no sense... [hpmctorque] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 22, 2012 (6:35 pm)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Apr 22, 2012 5:11 pm)
Buick Grand National maybe?
 
You can help the Fox platform with frame stiffeners, but you should weld them in, not bolt them in.
 
Wasn't the '86 Stang the first year for fuel injection on that motor? That's a good thing.

#24321 of 25654 you have to ask, why? by stickguy

Apr 22, 2012 (6:57 pm)

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