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Originally Posted by Jay H 237
I have a 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon (9 passenger) I've owned since July of '95. It's gold with blonde trim (fake woodgrain) and saddle colored interior. It currently has just under 167,000 miles on the factory Oldsmobile 307 in it. The car is in good condition but the motor is tired. It uses oil (2 quarts a week if I use it all week) but I'm hoping to replace it soon. I've always maintained it but it was a company fleet vehicle before I owned it so who really knows how much use is on the motor. It should have had a hour meter since the motor was never shut off. It runs good and still is dependable but you just have to keep an eye on the oil level otherwise the motor will be finished off quick. This is my "second" car after being retired from being my everyday driver for 6 years shortly after the oil consumption started. I still use it and take it on some trips since letting a car sit is one of the worst things you could do. The main reason I kept this car is because Saturn decided all they'd give me in trade for it would be $100 because of the age and milelage. I currently have plans to restore this car since full size wagons are a dying breed and the last thing I want is this car going to the salvage yard or becoming a demo car.
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Replace the engine? I'll help rebuild it if you want to. If it runs good, but burns oil, you should be able to fix it rather inexspensively (though that is not always the case). I just don't know how to work on a car in CT, while I live so far away.
As for my cars:
Right now I drive a '68 Dodge Dart. I drive it all year long...and it does take a beating, but I am slowly getting it back to excellent condition...the mechanical work comes before the cosmetic work.
I also have a '73 Dodge Dart sitting at the shop that i work at when back at home. I got it for free, and will give it to anyone for free. It runs and drives, but stalls after it warms up. It is a major eyesore and also smells pretty bad inside. I may be pulling the engine, to rebuild and then put in my '68.
My first car was a '72 SAAB 99E. I never got to drive it in the year and a half that I had it. After I got my Dart, my attention changed to the running car that was in better condition. So after several months of the SAAB occupying the garage at the dislike of my parents, it was junked...minus a few parts that are still lying around. Dave got a set of NICE alloy rims that came with the car. (That extra set of wheels was one of many many extra parts and pieces that I got with the car).