Well I sold Ursala because I was driving 400-500 miles a week and I didnt like doing that to such a nice car. Bought an 06 manual civic to replace it, and now I no longer have that commute so I would like to leave the Honda world. Not a bad car(35-38mpg), just not me at all...

Anyways, Im looking for an 83-85 300sd that I can get in and drive. Not a parts car pulled out of the field and cleaned up. I basically only drive on the weekends now and its usually 100-200mi trips.

Things that would be nice to have:
-well functioning climate control(even if air isnt perfect, Id still like the compressor to do something)
-Mechanically ready to go. Like ready for a 500mi rd. trip, I can handle small repairs right now, but am not looking for tranny replacements and what not.
-some maintenance records if possible.
-Basically looking for a DD.
-Recent valve adjustment
-Non leaking turbo oil drain
-RUST I dont like structural rust issues...

Looking to be in the $1000-$2500 range.
The 2006, 4door, 5speed manual civic is for sale, and could possibly be worked into a trade deal obviously with cash on top... have pics if anyone is interested in it.
Im in Oxford ohio (north of Cincinnati) and dont really want to go much more than 200 miles... so Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania... maybe further for some kind of killer deal.

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