I know that we are all 'cheap' (frugal) on this message board as that is the mindset of a DIYer - even if you think you are not. If you are reading this, then its you and me of course. Considering what the cost of new car is and the quality of these kind of cars, this wagon was a good deal regardless if it went for $12,000 or $6,000. Yes at $6000 it would have been a 'steal' but that is just our human nature salivating at a deal which would be very valuable to us as the buyer. Hey its what free markets and people buying stuff is based on.

The only real concern was if the guy had 'refurbished the car' to make it look cleaner than it was and didn't seem that way. Darn, those seams on the car were so clean... I have scrubbed mine and they look nothing like those. I mean the paint on the interior engine compartment SHINED!

In the end, its just money and our meticulous love for these cars. Yes $10,500 is on the high side, but if we all were making $40,000 a month, who here wouldn't have just plopped down $12,000 at the outset and take their chances.

Nice to know a few cherry ones are still out there.

Doug