New guy in VA

N2LN2L Band Wagon
in New User Introductions
Hey everybody!

I just moved out to VA from the Oregon, and I'm now actively looking for a civic wagon. Back home I drove a 1988 4wd subaru justy which really got me on the "ugly" sub compact scene. I loved my last car, but the parts availability leaves a lot to be desired, so I'm switching over to the civic wagon. The first time a wagon REALLY caught my eye was wagon attack II (quite possibly the best youtube video ever right?), but I digress...

I'm going to be out of the area for about a month so I'm planning to buy around early September. What I'm wondering is: what should I look for in these cars? Common problem/wear areas? Best year? What should I expect (bodywise) on a 20 year old car on the east coast?

Don't feel limited to these questions! I'm anxious to learn as much as I can before I buy.

Comments

  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    Welcome to VA....

    i got the only one i could find that was Rt4wd with the 6 speed
    its an 88 with rust ... but its all good.... not planning on making a show car out of it either ...
    :roll:
  • Eagle BeagleEagle Beagle familEE
    buy 1st

    ask laters?


    :mrgreen:
  • N2LN2L Band Wagon
    The way craigslist looks for wagons that might be my best bet. How much should I expect to pay for a good running 90-91 rt4wd?
  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    hey man check out these 2 ....
    not to far from VA....
    http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/1850377609.html
    http://lancaster.craigslist.org/cto/1847118359.html
    one or the other might be something your looking for...

    i would LOVE to have the roof rack off the one in Hartford...... :shock:
  • N2LN2L Band Wagon
    That's fuuny I have that one from CT bookmarked! That rack is what attracted me to it too haha. I'm hoping he still has it in september when I get back.
  • N2LN2L Band Wagon
    Contacted the dude in hartford. If he still has it when I get back in September I'm buying it. Looong bus ride up to CT though.
  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    N2L wrote:
    Contacted the dude in hartford. If he still has it when I get back in September I'm buying it. Looong bus ride up to CT though.
    sounds like a road trip .... and a definite stop off and c the NJWagons & Doodle...
  • N2LN2L Band Wagon
    No better way to get to know a new car than a road trip :D All my extended family lives in Jersey so I was planning a stop there anyway!

    Just found this one too, but it seems more like it'd sell before September:

    http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/1852132865.html

    I'm gonna call the guy tonight. Does 1000 sound reasonable for that car? how many miles do these things typically go? I'm thinking I might offer him his full asking price if he'll hold it until the 10th.


    Edit: its an automatic
  • wagonguy909wagonguy909 Wagonist
    Times are hard i would offer $700-800. The car has some issues ( hard to start, piping, and he said in the post make a reasonable offer). If he says no, then offer $1000 if you really want it.
  • N2LN2L Band Wagon
    Well I'm back on dry land, and no wagon :( looks like I'll be gone for a while in three weeks too. Gotta put my wagon dreams on hold until july... on the plus side I'll have lots of money saved for goodies!
  • The_HeadThe_Head familEE
    Are you a Navy man?
  • N2LN2L Band Wagon
    Yessir. US Navy sailor.
  • N2LN2L Band Wagon
    I HAVE RETURNED! Can't find any wagons anywhere! I heard back home everybody is into 'em now too... has anyone found any websites like craigslook used to be? I wanna search within a bigger distance than 4 or 5 towns.
  • AlluvialAlluvial New Wagonist
    How far away do you want to look? There are half a dozen on Atlanta craigslist.
  • N2LN2L Band Wagon
    Alluvial wrote:
    How far away do you want to look? There are half a dozen on Atlanta craigslist.

    Depends on the deal! I'm looking pretty much within a 250 mile radius right now, but I'm not saying I'm staying exclusively within my 250 mile range. I already have a 05 Legacy GT wagon, and a Jeep, so I'm not really in a rush. Main thing I'm looking for is a manual in good shape (fingers crossed for a RT4WD). I'll check 'em out when I get off watch. We can't look at craigslist on the boat! Thanks for the good lookin' out.
  • N2LN2L Band Wagon
    I found a 6spd rt4wd (already sold), and it got me wondering: how exactly does the 4wd work in this system. I've heard its more like AWD, and coming from a subaru justy I was wondering if I should treat the drivetrain more like 4wd or awd.

    Couple basic questions:

    Is it a full time 4wd system? Or switch actuated?
    Is it a 1x4 type drive (fwd being 1x2), or a 2x4 system that spins back and front depending on traction?
    Has anyone seen any really good writeups on the whole system? Or a dependable wiki link?
  • imprtedcivicimprtedcivic Band Wagon
    Hello! Welcome! Also a member from va!
  • N2LN2L Band Wagon
    Hey hey! Was starting to wonder if there was anyone in this whole state with a wagon! I still haven't seen one in person out here...
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