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wife needs wheels

My wife's car is headed for the Ca. buy back program. The beast (200 astrovan) has bent my brain for the last time. I can find no books on it, and I am pretty much on my own. Recently I changed plugs and wires. Just as to give you an idea.
The first thing to do, take out the driver's seat. It was pretty much down hill from there.
It's not going to pass smog given my attitude and attachment to my money, it's going to the last round up.
So we are looking for something I can care for, without encouraging an enurysm.
We live in south Los Angeles Cty. and will travel some for a good deal.
Wife is leaning towards a wagon, but doesn't want to take the bus to work. I looked in the clasifides but didn't see much in my neighborhood.
We are looking at various sources and will post questions about known pitfalls, problems, anad aggravations.
Thanks as always.
Paul










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    wife needs wheels - what price range?

    New car or used? If you want new, there are a number of nice wagons available:
    1. Volvo V70
    2. BMW 328 touring
    3. VW Jetta wagon - even available with a great turbodiesel
    4. Subaro Outback or Forester

    2 and 3 are available with manual transmission but you'd probably have to order.

    For a more "suburbanite"-oriented family:

    1. Mazda 5
    2. A Toyota Camry-based tall wagon

    Astro van? Wow, you were brave or patient. People scoff at the cost of new, but your wife might be thankful to drive a car with nice AC, top safety features, quiet, etc. And peace of mind for you.








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    wife needs wheels

    The buyback program....do you need to buy New?
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