After a few months of searching I came across this:
I saw it initially here, it went away, then came back on another forum, then went away again. I've finally found it and spoke to the owner and have pretty much decided on a purchase. I had a couple questions for the folks here re. this c303:
1. It didnt sell for a while, im wondering if anyone has any previous knowledge of it here. From what I gather, you guys know just about every pinz and volvo in the US, lol, so I wanted to ask if you are familiar with it.
2. Its in Canada, and Im in US. Major hassles in getting this across the border? I wondered if this is what kept if from selling. Ive read that through NAFTA I am able to DRIVE this back into the US without paying fees as long as my paperwork is in order, made easier by the fact that its older than 25 years, which saves me from some emissions/gas/safety regulations. Any help or advice from those with experience in this area would be appreciated.
3. Its got a 164 engine in it with about 15K on it, not the original b30, but other than that it he said lots of work has been done on it. Aside from some checking for rust, anything that should send up a red flag for me when I go to see this?
4. Since im making one trip up there to Canada and purchasing it then (barring any major problems), I have one dilemma: Having never driven anything like this, and having limited experience with a manual transmission (Its been a long time since I drove a stick) should I drive this thing home the 200 miles, or should I pay the extra to put it on a trailer until I can get it checked out and filled, bled, tweaked and cleaned, etc. (the owner says it will make the trip fine)?
I do plan on doing some extensive work to the interior to make it more campworthy, though the exterior mods and mechanicals will stay pretty much as is for now. I will definately post once I get this and begin doing some work to it out in the barn. Im very excited to be part of the community of people who drive awesome things, and part of the forums here, you guys rock. Also looking forward to being part of the NW muddy people contingent and associated events with my soon-to-be Zombie Apocalypse vehicle.
-MadMax