Sorry, not a Subaru.
Added a new project to my winter this past weekend, a '95 Saab convertible that needs a ton of work. I registered it and drove it around in the nice weather Monday. For a sticker, it'll need a couple of tires, control arm bushings, emergency brake work (and rear brakes), a crank seal, CV joint boot, sway bar (?), and a few lights.. And the top needs work, well, really replacement. And it's got 180k. But it runs strong, body's in pretty good shape, and it was $750. It's garaged in Westbrook now, but I think I'll move it to the house in March to begin its stint as garage queen. Acquire parts over the winter, though I'm itching to start wrenching now. I'm excited to replace/upgrade the front suspension instead of just bushings.
It's strange - I don't really like working on my primary driver, but an 'extra' car is easier to get excited about work. When it doesn't "have to" work, it's like it's less pressure or something. Anyone else feel the same way about project cars?
Added a new project to my winter this past weekend, a '95 Saab convertible that needs a ton of work. I registered it and drove it around in the nice weather Monday. For a sticker, it'll need a couple of tires, control arm bushings, emergency brake work (and rear brakes), a crank seal, CV joint boot, sway bar (?), and a few lights.. And the top needs work, well, really replacement. And it's got 180k. But it runs strong, body's in pretty good shape, and it was $750. It's garaged in Westbrook now, but I think I'll move it to the house in March to begin its stint as garage queen. Acquire parts over the winter, though I'm itching to start wrenching now. I'm excited to replace/upgrade the front suspension instead of just bushings.
It's strange - I don't really like working on my primary driver, but an 'extra' car is easier to get excited about work. When it doesn't "have to" work, it's like it's less pressure or something. Anyone else feel the same way about project cars?
