Johnnya101
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- Jul 12, 2017
Hi folks,
Sold my 88 sedan a few months back due to some windshield gasket rust and I kind of wanted a wagon.
I have been looking since I have sold it for a replacement and have not found any nice cars locally.
Two have popped up recently that have caught my attention:
-1992 245, red
-1992 240, silver
The 245 has around 280k, lots of recent work done. Very worn beige vinyl interior, needs new fuel sender, radio, seat covers, etc. But runs great. Guy wants $1300. Has some rocker rust, and rust holes that were plugged in the upper rocker area? Not welded, just a plastic plug or something stuffed in the rust holes. The area below the doors. I thought that was kind of unusual. Can they rot from the inside out in that area?
The 240 is from down south. Always garaged. Paint is faded from southern sun. Virtually no rust. 280k. Book of receipts and maintenance logs and such. Just needs some new headlight covers. Hasnt been driven a whole lot for the past few years. Mint black cloth interior. $1100. Small bubble of rust by hood, rear bumper trim missing and bumper looks warped or dented.
I really was thinking about a wagon but every one I have seen so far in NH has looked like it has sat at the bottom of the ocean for a few months then driven on salt roads for a decade without being washed. Wouldnt mind getting another sedan if it had no rust and oil coat the h*** out of it so it wont. Also like the earlier 87s-89s but I think they rust more and wouldnt be the best choice for occasional winter driving?
Are wagons any more "worth it" than a sedan? Ive only ever had a sedan 240 and the wagons look fun but man, they are hard to find in decent enough shape without needing new rockers and floor pans and patches everywhere for under $3k. Thoughts and/or advice? I know its kind of a my decision question, but wondering if wagons are more worth it value wise and usability wise? Only main reason for a wagon is for the dog
Sold my 88 sedan a few months back due to some windshield gasket rust and I kind of wanted a wagon.
I have been looking since I have sold it for a replacement and have not found any nice cars locally.
Two have popped up recently that have caught my attention:
-1992 245, red
-1992 240, silver
The 245 has around 280k, lots of recent work done. Very worn beige vinyl interior, needs new fuel sender, radio, seat covers, etc. But runs great. Guy wants $1300. Has some rocker rust, and rust holes that were plugged in the upper rocker area? Not welded, just a plastic plug or something stuffed in the rust holes. The area below the doors. I thought that was kind of unusual. Can they rot from the inside out in that area?
The 240 is from down south. Always garaged. Paint is faded from southern sun. Virtually no rust. 280k. Book of receipts and maintenance logs and such. Just needs some new headlight covers. Hasnt been driven a whole lot for the past few years. Mint black cloth interior. $1100. Small bubble of rust by hood, rear bumper trim missing and bumper looks warped or dented.
I really was thinking about a wagon but every one I have seen so far in NH has looked like it has sat at the bottom of the ocean for a few months then driven on salt roads for a decade without being washed. Wouldnt mind getting another sedan if it had no rust and oil coat the h*** out of it so it wont. Also like the earlier 87s-89s but I think they rust more and wouldnt be the best choice for occasional winter driving?
Are wagons any more "worth it" than a sedan? Ive only ever had a sedan 240 and the wagons look fun but man, they are hard to find in decent enough shape without needing new rockers and floor pans and patches everywhere for under $3k. Thoughts and/or advice? I know its kind of a my decision question, but wondering if wagons are more worth it value wise and usability wise? Only main reason for a wagon is for the dog
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