[Spridgets] OT - looking to get a new family car

[Trevor Jessie]

Haw about a 2002-2007 Subaru Impreza.  Then you can build one of these (
http://www.factoryfive.com/kits/project-818/  ) when the body becomes worn
out.   :)

-Trevor

On Sun, Mar 4, 2012 at 2:41 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:

> We're looking at a 1999 Volvo V70 wagon.
> We would be getting it for very low price but it has a couple mechanical
> issues.
>
> First the ignition "is jury rigged". I haven't seen it but I guess he means
> the key ignition needs to be replaced, he said a mechanic quoted him $500
> to replace it. I'm wondering how hard this could be to replace and couldn't
> I get a used replacement and swap it in?
> Like this:
> http://tinyurl.com/6s4eg6o
>
> Second it's got the CEL with codes that "suggest transmission and exhaust
> sensor work is needed".
>
> The exterior and interior of the car are immaculate so it's the kind of
> thing I don't mind spending a little on to bring it back to "normal". The
> owner assures me it runs perfectly, but I'd take it through the paces
> before buying.
>
> We have owned Volvo's before and they have been great family cars, we need
> to get out of our 14 MPG van RIGHT NOW with the price of gas going up and
> my better half's predilection to giving everyone who asks a ride to where
> ever they want to go...
>
> So - any help on the issues I described or maybe just thoughts about this
> sort of car, previously I've owned 122's and a 242 sedan so this would be a
> much newer Volvo for me. I've heard this was the first year for computer
> control on several systems and that makes me pause a bit.
>
> Rick (gas pump shocked) Bastedo
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