1981 Pontiac Bonneville Safari

Discussion in 'Station Wagon Auctions, Craigs List and Other Stat' started by jwdtenn, Apr 18, 2016.

  1. Glide-Aways

    Glide-Aways Well-Known Member

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    Good heavens, I thought the vinyl seats Chevy had at that time were off-putting, but these are worse.
     
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    Glad I've got the cloth - especially on these cold Oregon mornings.
     
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    Yes. As has been stated before, manual windows are rough on a car this big, and having manual locks sucks anytime you are driving with people, which I do all the time.

    Such a low optioned car does not have much in the way of resale value, because it is just not that desireable.
     
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    Mebbe he doesn't really want to sell it....
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    I think I'll send him a note.......
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    Nope. Changed my mind.... Don't want to insult a fellow '81 Safari owner.
    One thing to note: It DOES have exceptionally low mileage - 29k. I thought MY mileage was low.......
     
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    I hope he gets every penny that he's asking!
     
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    Why not drive? It has A/C, here in NC that's the only option i would need. I'd like others but a/c is critical.
     
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    Must have missed that reply before. Not sure why this isn't nice enough to drive. It still probably is a little over priced, but these box wagons seem to be climbing in value for nice ones.
     
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    cammerjeff Longroofs Rule!

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    Looks Like its at a dealer now, I like the Pontiac Rally wheels, but do not car for the tire stagger.
     
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    Wow. That is beautiful
     

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