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Feb. 5, 2009 6:41 p.m. PHeller Reader

I've got one 89 240SX Coupe with 168,000 on the clock. Runs like a beaut'. New caliper up front, two rebuilt calipers out back, new pads, rotors, recent PA inspection, NIB Tien springs to go with it, some rust, but mostly just on rear frame rails. Front rails and rockers are in great condition.

As much as I want a fun car, I'd like to have a station wagon until I'm done with college.

I'm looking for:

Something that gets over 30mpg highway
Either includes a bike rack or is a wagon

Is newer than 95 or sub-120,000 miles

My 240 is more of a track/auto-x/daily driver for someone with a garage or another car, while I need something that is more utility based. If you know someone who might be interested in this trade, help me out!

I'm in Lancaster, Amish Country, Millersville University. Get'r done.
Feb. 6, 2009 7:06 a.m. Gearhead_42 HalfDork

How about I send you a bike rack that works on 240s (used on my 96 when I had it) for shipping costs? And you keep the car
Feb. 6, 2009 1:21 p.m. patinum New Reader

Interesting. I'd consider trading my Jetta TDI for a 240. It's probably worth $4k, so there would have to be cash coming from you. It get's 45 mpg highway. It has 165k miles (iirc), but it's a TDI, so it will last. I'm in Chicago but wouldn't mind driving out to visit my friends in Hershey if we're both interested in a trade.
Feb. 7, 2009 1:11 a.m. PHeller Reader

Meh, 165 on a VW has me a bit worried. That and diesel isn't cheap.

I'd rather go for a Saturn, Escort, or similar wagon.

Gearhead, I'd be interested in the rack. Your really making me keep this car aren't you? Everytime I think of selling it, there you are, telling me otherwise.

Shame I don't have money for those fancy wheels like you got.