Hi all, Just joined. I'm a huge fan of older cars. My thought is that anyone can drive a new car, but it takes a special individual to drive an older car, especially if that person can keep it looking new and roadworthy. My current stable consists of a 1994 Cadillac Sedan DeVille (my daily driver), a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AWD (soon to be an orphan) and a 2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L (for family vacations). Before we bought the Honda, I searched in vain for an older wagon, such as a B-body Buick, but to no avail. Even an early to mid-seventies Town & Country would have been great, as my first car was a 1977 Chrysler Newport. So I joined your forum today because I've got an itch to find something old to enjoy. There is something special in the lines of an older car. They grow old with us and their familiar profiles bring a smile to our faces just as when we unexpectedly run into long lost friends. Thanks for the forum and I looking forward to getting to know all of you.
Welcome, geigs. This is the place to come to learn all about wagon specifics. We even have a special section ("Station Wagon Auctions, Craig's List and Other Station Wagon Classified...") where members post links to wagon 'for sale' ads they have found on the dubba dubba dubba. Some of us (like me) can't afford a wagon purchase, so we get our jollys by 'window shopping'. There are quite a few members here who found the wagon they wanted in that forum section. You're in D.C, so what you may find locally could be iron oxide-challenged. Be prepared to 'Go West, young man, Go West.......... Once you get set on a particular wagon make/model, look up a forum that caters to it - they may have specific info relative to the wagon version that we may miss here. ( Don't get me wrong, we have a lot of good info here. You just want to cover your bases..) Also, don't miss out 'Links' section...) Again, Welcome! Marshall
Welcome aboard. I did the same thing. I joined this forum cause I kind of wanted to replace my 2002 wagon with a more interesting vintage wagon. Sure enough, a member of this forum had the exact 1967 make and model wagon I was interested in. Be careful what you wish for. If you are serious and are ready to buy, I would suggest that next weekend you drive up to Carlisle, Pennsylvania for the GM show, and be ready to make a purchase on the spot. Then, in July, the Carlisle Chrysler show would be the place to be to look for a Chrysler wagon. If you're in D.C., Carlisle is only a 2 hour drive for you. Friday is usually the best day for both shows. www.carsatcarlisle.com
Geigs, I don't want to tell you about the '78 Squire that another member, 442 Wagon, found today. You'd probably buy it before I have a chance to sell my car so I could afford it! Welcome to the forum; it's a lot of fun.
carlisle I used to go to Carlisle for years and then switched to the big Hershey show about 15 years ago. I was thinking about going to the GM and Mopar shows. Thanks for the info on the best day to attend; I was leaning toward Saturday. As for payment, do I bring cash, or do I have other options?
Hey Snooter, Just because you are not sharing does not mean I won't. This is why I joined today: http://www.cars.com/go/search/detai...kId=20035&rpp=50&feedSegId=28705&aff=national
Don't be afraid to jump in to our discussions - in whatever section. That's how you get 'comfortable'.....
First welcome to the forum. Second friday is not always the best day. For Spring and Fall I might agree. But for the GM show I would say Saturday. Not everyone is there Friday. I might be there providing one my migraines give me a break and two I get my cooling issue fixed. BTW you can bring cash or take it out of the bank there. They have windows to do bank transfers/withdraws.
Geigs, I sent you private message. Have a great time at Carlisle. You can still enjoy Hershey. Thats not till October. Jim
If you're nuts about old and interesting cars, you'll enjoy it here... Lots of fun car (and other) discussions...
