Faults:

Thermostat needed to be replaced

Belts

Radiator cap

Tail pipe rusted out

A/C needed to be recharged

Auto choke.

Some minor dents.

A mechanic messed with the radio, now there is now radio and the car alarm will go off if you don't release the key fast.

General Comments:

This is my first car, and I love it. Only 190 hp, catalytic chokes engine, but it still feels like a rocket.

The suspension is nice and soft; a lot of body roll, but it doesn't feel like it will flip, low center of gravity.

It has a factory car alarm. If a thief is able to some how get in without tripping the alarm, turning the car on will trip it.

Only basic maintenance so far.

I'm going to get dual exhaust.

Power windows work good. Every thing is power except the seats, which I prefer manual seats anyway.

Tailgate works good, but I want to grease it to keep it working well.

There is very little rust on it.

Although I have haven't put on many miles on it, I know it's a good car. My Grandpa had 1972 455 Buick wagon, and my dad had a 1973 400 Chevy Kingsbury wagon. Both regret selling them.

What I pay in gas, I save in not having to repair it.

I want to put a 3rd row seat that faces the back.

Good for work or a sunday drive.

I researched replacement parts; it's cheap for the engine and transmission.

Faults:

The usual with a high mileage car. The alternator, battery, brake pads.

I also replaced the transmission after pulling a boat for two years. If you tow with these vehicles, I highly recommend a transmission cooler first. It was an expensive and, well, dirty and painful lesson.

Right now the car has been sitting in my garage for three years. I think it has a blown head gasket, but I was so sad when it happened that I'm just now looking into repairing it.

The head gasket was also my fault. It was -25F (MN haha) and the heater control valve cracked. I was five miles from home, it was cold out, so I pushed it. The car made it, but after I replaced the heater control it was blowing white smoke.

General Comments:

I LOVE this car, but hate being seen in it if you know what I mean. Station wagons are making a comeback, but they are still viewed as an out of date mommy-mobile (and I'm a guy).

The comfort level is outstanding. The seats are a little worn by now, but still a pleasure. Its roomy as heck, the kids love it, and you cannot beat this car for a road trip. It absolutely glides down the highway.

Power/acceleration/economy is just the right balance with the miserly tuned 5 litre engine. The aerodynamics are good, so 23-26 on the highway is easily obtained with a well tuned engine. In town it drops to 18 or so.