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1994 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon 5.7l on 2040-cars

Year:1994 Mileage:112631 Color:
Location:

Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States
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I bought it in 2004 with 80K miles. This was my first Roadmaster wagon.
I've had 5 total because I really like them. (I won't try to sell you on their
virtues; I assume if you're here, you already know.) I'm selling because I
have 3 currently and need to thin the herd. I'm selling this one because
the '94s have smaller mirrors than my '95 & '96 and they're both maroon
which is my favorite color for these wagons.

This car is in excellent mechanical condition and looks very good for a
20-year-old car, but it has a few flaws:
  • Trim around the woodgrain is peeling, as they all do
  • Missing the rubber moulding on the tailgate
  • Very slight dent in driver's rear quarter
  • Missing plastic piece that covers rear wiper
  • Rear wiper doesn't work (I have a replacement but never got around to
    installing it; it's included)
  • Dash has a black button for an air horn I once had
  • Chipped plastic around the driver's inside door handle (see pic)
  • Tailgate plastic heavily scratched (I think 1st owner had a dog back there)
  • A/C works, but isn't very cold

Having owned 5 of these wagons, I know what goes wrong, and I have fixed
all the usual Roadmaster wagon flaws:
  • Windows that fail to go up because of a $1 plastic bit: fixed
  • Rear vent windows that come loose: never been a problem on this one
  • Rubber side-moulding that comes loose: all refastened with new mounting
    adhesive
  • Interior door trim that comes off because of broken plastic tabs: remounted
    with mounting tape

This wagon has the limited slip rear end (G80 on the Service Parts ID label).
In addition, this wagon has had the following major work done recently (see
scanned service records):

  • 12/2013 New: fuel pump, fuel pump relay, fuel filter, air filter ($800)
  • 06/2012 New: water pump, upper & lower radiator hoses, power steering
    pump, spark plugs & wires, distributor cap & rotor, all belts ($2300)
  • Complete new brakes at 86K.

Always used Mobil1 full synthetic. This car's ready for another 100K miles easy. 

See twice as many photos, the SPI label, and big-ticket service records at:
picasaweb.google.com/101120692823414891191/94Roadmaster

The $3K reserve is very attractive considering the $3100 in recent service and
these recent eBay sales (search for the auction numbers to verify):
  • 281302633890: $3000 asked for a beat-up 160K-mile car
  • 281313344121: $3400 (reserve not met) for a 137K-mile car
  • 281315087651: Over $4000 for a higher-mileage car missing exterior & engine pieces
  • 111321552103: $7000 for a 86K-mile car

This is the part of the auction text where there's usually a bunch of vaguely 
threatening language about your bid being a contract, and ask any questions
before 
you bid, and stuff like that. But here's my deal: buying a car online is hard.
I've bought 
and sold several over the years. I take lots of pics and describe every
flaw. If you're near Seattle, please come drive 
this car. You are welcome to have it
inspected by a mechanic. If you win this auction and for whatever 
reason do not
like this car when you see it in person and drive it, then you can have 
your money
back, including deposit. No hassle, no negative feedback. The fault will be entirely
mine 
for failing to represent the car accurately. Sound fair?

If you will be shipping the car, I'm home during the day and can assist your shipper. 
If you want to fly in and drive home, I can pick you up at the airport; I live about 10 
miles from Sea-Tac.

Any questions, don't hesitate.

Bill

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