As it turned out, three out of four was okay. The third seat was not there; but that could be added.

The other criteria was met: black on black leather, and a sunroof....turbo powered.

While I went over the mechanicals, I turned 15A loose on the appearance, interior, and accessories. He checked everything out while I evaluated the engine and chassis.

The wagon had been well taken care of; and showed no signs of abuse or neglect. I roadtested the wagon; and we listened for unwanted noises and sounds. It drove well.

For over 180,000 miles, she was in good shape. One major drawback: she had the common problem of piston slap. And the noise did not go away as the engine warmed up. It would take an engine replacement or rebuild to correct that problem.

Consultations and negotiations commenced. A price was agreed upon. The Sarah Project had been found.