Hello from Northwest Missouri

I'm a recent owner of a 1990 Buick Century station wagon. I got it for $800, it had about 93k on it and I'm the third owner. Paint job looks like hell, other than that no complaint. I had the front struts and springs replaced, other than that no issues. So far the reliability and performance is outstanding, the other morning I drove in a blizzard and it handled great. It has the 3.3 V6 and gets mileage in the upper 20's. A great vehicle for a single dad, outdoorsman, and canoeist such as myself.

 

Wenck
glad its treating you well

 

Welcome to the forums Wenck.

Sounds like you have just the right wagon for your needs.

 

My daughter sure likes it. Her mom laughed at it when she saw it, I myself love the style of it. It'll be road tripping to the Ozarks with a canoe on top and room for plenty of gear. I could even see camping in the back of it.

 

Welcome Wenck126!

 

This shows the sagging headliner, common in all cars of the era. Otherwise the interior is really good. Another thing I love about this car is the turning radius, is it a station wagon or a VW Bug? I always wanted a Squareback, the VW station wagon, I at one time did have a sweet '66 VW Fastback though.

 

Just goes to show that if you are willing to put up with FWD inexpensive rides can still be found. Welcome to the madness.

mike

 

Wenck

Those GM FWD A-bodies are comfortable, solid transportation. I had a '94 Cutlass Ciera sedan...no problems...and it was great on snow/ice.

Glad your little one likes it. My kids would be begging to ride in the rear-facing seat every time.

 

I've already taken it on a lengthy road trip, to haul a bathtub that my sister bought 4 hours away. They asked me to go get it because their truck is a gas hog. It was a smooth ride the whole way, a natural road tripper.

If I had a driver I'd want to play tail gunner in the back myself. As a kid we had a wagon, I think it was an Olds, that was always my favorite seat.

 

to our place. Sounds like you are already enjoying your wagon as it was made for. Have fun. Keep that canoe afloat in the E. Fork, West Fork, and all the other forks of the Jacks Fork and other Mizzzeree Rivers.

 

Welcome Wenck! Looks like a great little wagon for a great price!

 

Welcome aboard.
Great pic of the little one...looks like she's enjoying the new ride!

 

I saw a beaut of a little wagon today, I'd guess late '80's, sort of boxy but very compact, covered with wood panel decor. It drove by while I was getting gas or I would have chased it down.

I'm going to keep my eyes peeled in this area for some old wagons, I really like the look of the early to mid '60's styles, and into the '50's. I might get lucky and find a gem in a barn somewhere.

 

Welcome wenck

 

Welcome aboard


Buick (a little biased)

Visiting the Ozarks in canoe ... that must be a beautiful trip...I only know a small part of it (Osage beach/Camdenton area... HaHa Tonka park), and can only imagine that it is beautiful to travel on those waters.