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Buick Roadmaster Limited (1996)
for sale

Price: US $4,750.00

Description:

96 RMW 78k LDM
Up for bid is a 1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited Estate Wagon in Light Driftwood Metallic with 78k one owner miles. Collector's Edition like every other '96 Buick Roadmaster. Lifelong South Carolina car. Car has a salvage title due to getting hit by a motorcycle in passenger side doors - since body parts are not available new, these total easily, but I hoard parts for these cars and had two perfect doors which I installed. You'd be hard pressed to detect the repair. I have the original owner's contact information which I will provide to the buyer. Boasting GM's Corvette inspired multiport injected 5.7L LT1 V8 engine and 4L60E 4 speed automatic transmission, she puts down plenty of power. Tow package 2.93 limited slip rear end (GW9 & G80 build codes). Trailer preparation 'tow package' means the factory rated the car to pull 5000 lbs but has no hitch (despite trailer prep name, these did not come from the factory with hitches so all hitches are aftermarket.) Delivers consistent 16 in town and 24 highway at 70 mph. Runs and drives great - drive anywhere.
Questions? Click 'ask seller a question' or call Fred at 315-246-0612. Please allow time for a response as I work 8-5 at a regular job in Charleston.
Car available for showing in Mt. Pleasant after 6:30 pm weekdays or any time weekends by appointment.
Condition Report
ENGINE: Runs on all eight cylinders without smoking, missing or knocking. Engine runs at proper temperature. Newer battery & good charging system. Starts easy and runs strong. Good maintenance backed up by dealer receipts.
TRANSMISSION: Performs beautifully. Engages gears quickly and shifts through all forward gears and reverse with good downshift and torque converter performance. Clean fluid with no burn odors.
EXTERIOR:Body: Body is exceptionally straight and solid. Very straight down the sides with NO rust. Has small dents on the front right corner of hood, on tailgate ('hidden' in wood) and a small ding on the roof, all seen in pics. Paint: Paint is very nice for age and all original except right side doors. Above average for age. Wood: Upper wood trim is original and in good shape with some typical peel. The side panel fake wood is in great shape (still shiny, not faded) with a couple minor nicks. Other: Lower stainless bright trim is very nice with a small ding on right rear corner. Front bumper stainless trim (which is often dinged on these cars) is just dead straight. Rubber side trim is all there. Windshield and all other glass are good with no chips or crack. Undercarriage is extremely solid with only very minor surface rust - see the pics. Underhood sheet metal and tailgate sill and door jambs (areas where these cars tend to rust) are flawless as seen in pics. Aluminum wheels are in fantastic shape with no pitting or staining.
INTERIOR: Interior of the car is very nice and reflective of low miles. Dash has no cracks and is still shiny. Leather seating areas are in great shape, leather is still soft. Carpet in seating area is very nice, cargo deck carpet in good shape. Headliner is nice - not sagging - no tears. Steering wheel is in nice shape. No smoke or pet odors. Exceptionally nice interior overall.
ELECTRICAL STUFF: All inspection items work (lights, horn, wipers, etc.) It's warm here, and I'm unsure if the heated seats are working, but all other power options work reliably, including power windows, power locks, dual power seats with power recliners and power lumbar control, hot heat and cold A/C, tilt, cruise, am/fm stereo cassette, power antenna, keyless entry, rear window release, rear wiper, twilight sentinel, intermittent wipers, and rear defroster.
DRIVEABILITY: Drives out very nicely as you'd expect of very low miles. Steering is tight, alignment is dead on, suspension is tight. Brakes work well with good linings all around. Tires have about 70% tread remaining on two matched pairs of good quality whitewall radials. Solid, quiet exhaust with no leaks. Check engine light is not lit (except at start up as it should.) No complaints - drive anywhere.
Short version terms: Small non-refundable deposit as listed (but fast) by Paypal within 24 hours. Balance due in 5 days by cash in person, wire transfer, or Wells Fargo cashier's check. Will meet you or your transporter at my location by appointment after 6 pm weekdays or anytime weekends. No administrative fee on this auction. Any other costs - tax, emissions inspection, registration, shipping, etc. are buyer's responsibility - see full terms. 30 days to pick up. Temporary tags available at local license bureau on weekdays. WILL PICK YOU UP AT THE CHARLESTON, SC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT weekday evenings or any time weekends. Inspections are strongly encouraged, but by appointment only - please email or call. By bidding, you agree you are satisfied with the item description. Note that pickup times are by appointment only also - just call! Prepaid vehicles scheduled for transport can be picked up any time with at least 24 business hours' notice - have your driver call me. I'm happy to drive the car to a nearby large parking lot for easier truck loading. See my about me page for full terms.
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