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Having very impure thoughts about moving on from our 240 200 1993

posted by  Pancho Urbano on  Thu Aug 25 23:44 CST 2011
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Our 1993 Classic has seen better days. It runs well. I know the motor inside and out. I need to do some work to tighten belts, or at least take it into a mechanic to finally fix the squeals that my shade-tree mechanic work can't heal. I haven't been that vigilant about oil changes, as I was trying to get tenure (got it), but the car runs well nevertheless.

The paint is badly oxidized from being parked outside our old apartment (new house recently, now a garage!)

The A/C sucks.

This car hauls our kids and my wife around. It doesn't have rear airbags. I know its safe.. but I worry about that.

I'm considering a 2003 5-series wagon ($13K!). Or maybe a 2004 Passat ($10K). I kinda know what the board will say... but I'll ask anyway. Advice?
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((1993 245 Classic, 125K)) ((1992 244, M47, 115K)) ((1992 244, 120K - departed)) ((1987 245, 271K - RIP)) San Diego






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