Is a 1987 town and country worthy

My buddy bought two of those Pacers in great shape this spring. He wheels and deals in cars. Took both of them up to New York to sell. Of course those people up the coast will buy anything without rust.

 

I agree. I'd keep looking for something more late '70s to early '80s. My '77 LTD II Squire is available, but I'm a tad bit more than 20 miles from you.

 

Even here in NW Florida, home of the retirees with older cars, we see very few station wagons. Fewer for sale. I'd keep checking all the adds in magazines and internet and be ready to travel. Sounds like a fun vacation.

 

My Montego will be here late today or tomorrow morning. I bought it out of Northern Cali, and had it shipped 2500 miles to GA. I have no doubt it will be worth it too! It cost just over $1k to have it transported.

With my LTD II Squire wagon, I found it less than 30 miles from home. But, it took about 6 months of searching.

If you want something within driving distance, you'll have to be patient. Or, you could be open to something further away... Good luck!!

 

It is great to get all the different view points here and see how everyone think re the wagon obsession! it is a great thread to read! I am feeling a little less obligated to buy one that does not "call" to me so to speak. This group saved me from jumping on the wagon -- pardon the pun twice now. I guess I have been looking so long desperation is setting in. :banghead3: I am glad I found this group to bounce ideas off of. I think I would buy the K wagon for $3500.00 other wise I will keep looking. perhaps I will have to look at planning a vacation around one lol

 

Good luck. Keep looking. If you buy something you are not sure about you will regret it for years to come. I'm sure there is a station wagon out there waiting for you. Don't pay too much or jump at something just because it's close to home. There may be one across the street or in the next city. Or somewhere you least expect it while on a ride or vacation.
Lucky for me mine passed by on my way home from work several times and I followed it home one morning after temptation took over.

 

All good advice

Funny--my buddy was just talking to the owner as he is on the hunt as well. Owner is the third or fourth. Odometer was broken when he bought it 7 years ago. Guessing 175,000 km. Transmission shifts hard from 1st to 2nd. Is including an extra working transmission block? so it can either be fixed or replaced with working one. Had the head gasket replaced. Also the rear leveler is disconnected and he has regular shocks.

Bottom line is $4500 as it has won a couple first place awards at shows. Anyways I am passing at least for now and the hunt continues.....

 

Are you stuck on woodgrain?

 

oh you guys are so hard on him --play nice lol

as for woodgrain -- not 100% stuck but deff love the look

 

I love the wood grain look of most wagons too. But after seeing the way it gets after several years and work to replace it I'd be happy with contrasting paint where the wood grain was.

 

I agree with Cat. Wood grain is a pain to maintain unless the car is carefully garaged, and not exposed to too much sun. I'd sooner have all paint. For a second car, then sure, wood is fine. The one bit of advice I can give is this: Wait until you find THE car that calls to you. The wrong car will always be the wrong car. When you see the right wagon, you will know, and you won't doubt. When that days comes, grab that wagon and don't let go.