Excitement and waiting... bad combonation

As some of you know I have been fixing a 2003 Kia Optima. It is now ready for sell. My wife and I want to buy a wagon , and even the though the kia isn't even listed yet I find myself scouring everything and every place with a nitpick in search of the wagon that shall become the newest member of my family... What doesn't help, aside from torturing myself with wagons out of reach, is that it costs money to sell a car and I don't have that yet . Middle of the month at the earliest, end of this month or the beginning of next month at the latest. I hate this waiting . I feel like a little kid at the beginning of December, I know its coming but I can't wait!

So the Kia is going to be listed at $4200. Well worth the cost for everything that has been done. The only things wrong with it, and I DO mean THE ONLY things wrong with it are the A/C needs to be recharged and when you lock the car the front passenger side door is hard to unlock and you have to turn the key and pull the handle at the same time about 2/3 of the time.
Here again is what has been done to the car in the last year:

New windshield, both front spindles (axles) are new, new starter, the fuel lines have been cleaned, new belts, most of the bulbs are new, about a quarter of the fuses are new, all new tires, new spark plugs, complete tune up, oil/ oil filter change, transmission fluid/ transmission fluid filter change, new wiper blades, the high pressure line for the power stearing is new, all recalls have been attended to, front end releveled, motor mounts have been fixed, new engine air filter, new gas cap, new thermostat, new radiator cap, radiator flush/ new coolant/antifeeze.

So if you know anybody who wants a good car...

 

A Kia Optima or a classic wagon. Hmm. Let me think for a minute which one I'd rather have!! Ok, I decided--THE WAGON!!
No wonder you're excited. I hope you sell the Kia quickly and then get into a real car. Best of luck.

 

I'm looking for a 1984 Mercury Marquis Wagon... Well thats my top choice. A Lebaron, or Dodge Aspen, or almost any of the variations on the marquis. I love that body style. Oh there are many other styles I would love to have, but I am forced to limit myself to ones that have an MPG in my general price range... that means no V8s for me... which really sucks...

 

Don't knock out the V8's (5.0/302) in those Fox wagons when it comes to millage.....been there done that and a carburated 302 tuned and driven corect will give you almost if not better millage than the V6 with the bonus of more power. Problem is, a V8 in that style will cost you more today.


Good luck with your sale, but why do you have to wait....put it on graigs list etc now!:2_thumbs_up_-_anima

 

Seen this one?

http://joplin.craigslist.org/cto/2401647751.html

1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon - $3200 (Springfield)

Very reliable and versatile transportation. I have driven this vehicle to the west coast twice and wouldn't hesitate to go anywhere. Have gotten up to 24 MPG. Newer tires and wheels (18 inch), nine passenger exhaust and tinted windows. LT1 motor and all options, leather seats, full power etc. 141,000 miles. Well below book. 417-343-9317




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Or this one.....

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/2482424396.html

1984 oldsmobile custom cruiser wagon - $3500 (kck)

350 engine
4 barrel carb
pwr windows and locks
rear defogger
air cond
good tires
78,354 mi
wood grain sides
luggage rack

no emails call 9133344937

 

I like both, especially the Olds, but, truthfully, my wife and I are a little leery to use craigslist. After our car accident last year we tried to find another suzuki esteem and ended up there. We found another suzuki that we wanted to look into and did and then our email got hacked. We found out that this is not unusual when using craigslist. However, I suppose we could make a new email and use it just to be safe. When it comes to what we are looking for, we want something from no newer than the late 80's and something that gets around 18 MPG or can be modified to get that much or higher. I don't know that much about engine types and what works for what I just know that V8s tend to be thirsty. If I found one all the better. I love big machines. Wanting a 1984 Mercury Marquis Wagon is purely sentimental. If there any suggestions about what would suit us best or what engine types to look for I would very much appreciate it. Thank you.

 

Too bad you're not near me. Guy about 3 hours from here has a 1979 Dodge Aspen wagon with 150k miles. Tan/tan, looks pretty good. Eastern Oregon car, so should be relatively rust free too. $1200, good title and tags.

 

Found this one......cheap.

http://stjoseph.craigslist.org/cto/2480925915.html

85 Ford LTD wagon (new details) - $900 (St. Joseph)

1985 Ford LTD wagon.
3.8 v6
just under 125,000 mi.


Newly repaced items.....
Brake master cylinder, muffler, solenoid, plugs, plug wires, rotor button and cap, serpintine belt, battery, wheels and tires.
Equipped with: Electric windows, power locks, factory stereo, rack and pinion steering, rear air shocks, air conditioning and tow hitch.
will need a new windshield.......
priced out at $110 here in st joe

well worth the money!!




There's more pics in the actual ad....

No phone # on this one....

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Or....
http://topeka.craigslist.org/cto/2481813468.html

94 Buick Estate Wagon NICE 168k - $5500 (Topeka KS)

I have a ONE OWNER Estate Wagon that has been well cared for.
It is white with wood grain side. All electric interior, Automatic trans.
168K miles /1994
5.7L
If you are interested I will work with you on price.
I am hard of hearing Please Speak Loudly on the phone.

Please call Don at 785- 271-6096 (Owner)
or Kent at 785-845-7895
No Soliciting please..



Sounds legit...
More pics in ad.

 

One more...

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/2452603569.html

Impala SS wagon - $4000 (IL/MO.)

95 caprice classic cloned as an impala ss. Has a lt1 5.7L/auto. has full SS interior,new tires, It averages 24-26 mpg if you keep your foot out of the throttle. Has 157,000 miles and uses no oil between oil changes(every 4000 miles).Call (618)971-1965 Possible trade for diesel crewcab dually truck.



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SQUIRE!

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/2445897899.html

1988 Ford Ltd Crown Victoria 4dr Wagon Country Squire - $1995

exclusive motor co - 4311 beck ave. st.louis, MO 63116

1988 Ford Ltd Crown Victoria 4dr Wagon Country Squire - $1,995
Blue / Blue
0 Miles

Contact gary/steve at
exclusive motor co
(314) 772-2000 / (314) 772-1330
Visit our website at: http://exclusivemotorco.v12soft.com


one owner xtra clean must see own a piece of history

Looks & runs great
One owner
Ice cold A/C
Fully Loaded
Low mileage must see
Very clean interior



More pics with ad...

 

just a word of advice when you list the car, state specifically that it was not damaged in the tornado. Some people get weird about that stuff.
given the amount of damage done in your area..i wouldnt be suprised if it sold fast. their are a lot of people in joplin in need of transportation.

 

Ok, I have got the kia all cleaned up and some pictures taken. It looks as shiny as it did when it drove off the lot. Its not listed yet. But sooooooon.

 

similar

Heres an LTD wagon (similar to a Marquis) in ABQ. 850.00 is not too bad and it should be rustfree. Need some more info though.

http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/2488919425.html

hi i am selling a rare 1983 ford (ltd) wagon for more info please call 831-0173 (i never check email)

 

It is so not fair how many beautiful wagons there are. I, unfortunately, cannot post my kia until my phone has minutes on it again (Friday the 15th), because I need people to be able to call me before I list it. But after that, oooh man!!! I can't wait!!! I want one so baaadly, it hurts...

 

Okay, time to get to know me better

Xavier was my name in french class in high school. It is the name use online. My name is Keys. Seriously... Below is a pic of me that my wife snapped of me when I wasn't paying attention and the kia... That is the car I have put my sweat and blood, literally, into.

 

Keys ?????????

Okay now Keys, settle down before you wet your pants. Seriously that Kia is looking good. Dump it ( oohps, sell it) and find a decent low mileage wagon. Whatever you do, don't tell a Kia buyer about this forum!--------Were your Mom and Dad in far south Florida before you were born? Or did they loose their car keys under a mat like someone who I won't mention on here did?