Originally Posted By: JOD
Thanks for the responses! Yes, I'm thinking this will be ironic before it turns to cool...
One weird advantage to a big wagon is that it makes dump runs easier and cheaper (since you're charged by the vehicle vs. the truck, and the line is shorter). I'm going to be gutting a house soon and I'd like to drive to the dump in style! I also like the idea of a longish wagon to haul sheet goods. Much easier to toss them up there with the relatively low roof height.
I'm selling my Transit Connect to a guy who does some work for me, so I'd like to pick up an errand beater. Cars really don't rust around here, so that's not a concern (as long as it's from around here). I can fill it up w/real gas, to avoid any ethanol headaches given its age (didn't even think about that one--thanks!). Lots of vacuum lines scares me a bit, but it doesn't really need to run perfectly, just run "well enough". I could see me driving it to the occasional mountain bike ride though, just for laughs. It looks spacious!
Neither Wikipedia nor Rock Auto even list a 6 cylinder engine for this vehicle? So, I have to sort out which engine it actually has in it. I think I'm going to contact the owner tomorrow. Anyone have any thoughts on what questions I should ask, and how much cash I should put in my pocket for an offer?
Here's a page from the 1981 Olds mid-sized brochure. Since it's a V6, it would be the Buick 3.8 Liter. The 4.3 liter engines and larger are all V8s, with the 5.7 (350) being the infamous diesel. Hope this helps...
http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/NA/Oldsmo...bile-Midsize-12