NEW TO WAGHOON · OCTOBER 14, 2026

1988 Buick Century Limited Estate Wagon

A blue-on-blue A-body wagon with the rear-facing third row is an appealingly ordinary survivor, and the seller reports ownership since 2010. The affordable entry point comes with a major qualification: a salvage title, attributed by the seller to an old parked-car bumper incident.

Source reviewed October 14, 2026. A dated advertisement observation, not a seller confirmation. Prices, mileage and availability may change.

1988 Buick Century Limited Estate Wagon — exact listed vehicle
EXACT LISTED VEHICLEExact listed vehicle · Private seller · Craigslist
101,180 miles listedLa Mesa, California

Advertised at source review · October 14, 2026

ClassicSurvivorV6Salvage Title

A blue-on-blue A-body wagon with the rear-facing third row is an appealingly ordinary survivor, and the seller reports ownership since 2010. The affordable entry point comes with a major qualification: a salvage title, attributed by the seller to an old parked-car bumper incident.

Listing-backed facts

Dated source observations, not an independent inspection. Unknown data is not a negative finding about the car.

Data pointThis carQualificationSource
Advertised price$5,950Private asking price. Salvage title explicitly disclosed. Current registration is not equivalent to a clean title.Source ↗
Listed odometer101,180 miles listedSeller-stated reading, not independently verified lifetime mileage.Source ↗
VIN / chassisNot statedMatch the stamped identity and title before purchase.Source ↗
LocationLa Mesa, CaliforniaConfirm the car’s actual location before a visit.Source ↗
Engine3.8L V6Seller-described specification; verify against records and the car.Source ↗
Transmission / driveAutomatic · Not statedVerify the actual configuration.Source ↗
Exterior / interiorBlue / BlueSeller-described where stated.Source ↗
Seller stock IDCraigslist post 7968965814Use VIN or chassis to identify the exact car.Source ↗

Inspection priorities

These are questions suggested by the advertised configuration, not diagnoses.

Salvage history

Obtain the VIN, insurance-loss records and repair photos. Have a body shop independently verify the seller’s claim that the damage was cosmetic, not structural.

Powertrain and smog

Request the promised fresh California smog certificate and a cold-start inspection, including cooling-system condition and fluid leaks.

Body and wagon equipment

Inspect the roof clear-coat deterioration, rear-facing seat restraints and folding hardware, tailgate, and all power windows.

Before contacting the seller

Private asking price. Salvage title explicitly disclosed. Current registration is not equivalent to a clean title.

Confirm the exact vehicle remains available, request current exact-VIN photographs and the title and service records, and arrange an independent inspection. Waghoon does not sell, reserve or inspect vehicles.

Use the wagon buying checklist →

Sources and observation date

Reviewed October 14, 2026. Craigslist seller page remains accessible with asking price $5,950, post date September 18, 2026, and sale description; no deletion, sold or expired notice observed. Availability is a dated source observation.

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