Looking for a Wagon in Vancouver, BC

derrickderrick Band Wagon
in New User Introductions
Hello, everyone.

I was looking for an older car to teach my younger brother and cousin how to drive standard in when they get their drivers licenses next year. I figured I might as well pick something up that I could have fun with afterards. 8)

Anyway, it looks like a Civic Wagon is pretty hard to come by but I managed to find one at a used car dealership nearby. From photos the interior looks decent, but I am pretty sure the rear quarter panel is rusted out where it meets meets the back door.

How much would I be looking at to get that repaired? Any other common issues I should be on the lookout for?

I have a Mazda 3 as my daily driver, so not too concerned about downtime but I don't want something I'll be spending tons of time and money on to fix or keep running. Big concern is the rust and wanted to know your opinions on it.

Thanks.

Comments

  • ScallyWagScallyWag Wagonist
    Beware! A local dealer has a wagon that has been looked at by several members and found to be in a sad state of repair. Check the trunk (spare tire) area, the rear wheel arches for rust. I'd recomend taking it to a mechanic for inspection - ask the dealer to pay for it. If the car is only $900, the dealer may not be willing, but then again, the $900 price probably says more about the car then an inspection would!

    Is this wagon red in color?
  • derrickderrick Band Wagon
    ScallyWag wrote:
    Beware! A local dealer has a wagon that has been looked at by several members and found to be in a sad state of repair. Check the trunk (spare tire) area, the rear wheel arches for rust. I'd recomend taking it to a mechanic for inspection - ask the dealer to pay for it. If the car is only $900, the dealer may not be willing, but then again, the $900 price probably says more about the car then an inspection would!

    Is this wagon red in color?

    Yep, it is red. I'm planning to take a look at it tomorrow. If it is the one you've described, it will be easy to tell. Thanks for the heads up!

    The way the search is going now, I may end up with a hatchback or a sedan.
  • 1988rt1988rt Senior Wagonist
    How hard would it be to get one from USA to Canada? There is a clean one in seattle craigslist
  • derrickderrick Band Wagon
    1988rt wrote:
    How hard would it be to get one from USA to Canada? There is a clean one in seattle craigslist

    According to RIV, the vehicle would need the following:


    Recall clearance letter
    The vehicle must bear a manufacturer's valid U.S. Statement of Compliance (SOC) label at the time of import.
    Valid alpha-numeric 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN)
    Metric speedometer and odometer labels (provided by inspection centre)
    Daytime running lights
    Child restraint tether anchorage hardware kit
    Child restraint tether anchorage point locations (see Transport Canada’s List of Vehicles Admissible from the United States)
    French supplementary restraint system label for airbags that require periodic maintenance
    Air bag equipped vehicles are required to have functioning air bags at the time of inspection.
    If the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle is less than 10,000 lbs. and the manufacture date is after September 1, 2007, it must be equipped with an electronic immobilizer system that meets Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114.

    Clearance letter would require some looking around I am guessing, unless the owner already has this paperwork.
    DRLs can be added pretty easily.
    Inspections can be done at Canadian Tire last I heard, except I've never imported a vehicle before.

    Any more info on this car in Seattle?
  • derrickderrick Band Wagon
    1988rt wrote:
    How hard would it be to get one from USA to Canada? There is a clean one in seattle craigslist

    According to RIV, the vehicle would need the following:


    Recall clearance letter
    The vehicle must bear a manufacturer's valid U.S. Statement of Compliance (SOC) label at the time of import.
    Valid alpha-numeric 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN)
    Metric speedometer and odometer labels (provided by inspection centre)
    Daytime running lights
    Child restraint tether anchorage hardware kit
    Child restraint tether anchorage point locations (see Transport Canada’s List of Vehicles Admissible from the United States)
    French supplementary restraint system label for airbags that require periodic maintenance
    Air bag equipped vehicles are required to have functioning air bags at the time of inspection.
    If the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle is less than 10,000 lbs. and the manufacture date is after September 1, 2007, it must be equipped with an electronic immobilizer system that meets Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114.

    Clearance letter would require some looking around I am guessing, unless the owner already has this paperwork.
    DRLs can be added pretty easily.
    Inspections can be done at Canadian Tire last I heard, except I've never imported a vehicle before.

    Any more info on this car in Seattle? I think I found the ad on CL, but 3g's for the car? Is that the going rate for these around Seattle? Seems a little steep for a 20 year old car.
  • MrWhoopeeMrWhoopee Wagonist
    Here's a pretty clean looking, low-mileage 2wd that was originally from Canada. It's in the Portland, OR area, so a bit of a drive.

    http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2027433228.html

    I have recently posted a couple of other wagons in the Seattle area. They're in the Headsup in the Vehicles section of the Marketplace
  • derrickderrick Band Wagon
    Thanks for the link, MrWhoopee, but looking for a manual so I can teach my younger brother and cousin to drive stick next year. I will check out the Headsup thread as well.
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