I need a wagon
11-14-2006, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Street Spirit
If you don't like the Legacy/Outback, take a look at a Forester.
you really think if he doesn't like those he's gonna like the Forester?
11-14-2006, 08:29 PM
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How 'bouts the Mazda3 five door hatch???
True, it's not really a wagon, but it has a lot of flexibility, offers decent gas mileage and is in the price range you want.
True, it's not really a wagon, but it has a lot of flexibility, offers decent gas mileage and is in the price range you want.
11-14-2006, 08:40 PM
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My the girl I just broke up with has a Mazda3 hatch and I love it. 5-speed, leather, navi... I should have bought it when I found it for her. 2004 28k miles "fully loaded" for $14k 
11-15-2006, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by pebecl97
I've been checking out teh BMW 530/540iT wagons and they can be had for pretty cheap actually. I've been seeing them for below 20k with pretty decent mileage. They drive like crap though since they are so underpowered. The 540 would be ideal, but the gas mileage sucks.
As far as "If you don't like the Legacy/Outback, take a look at a Forester." I'm totally with you. I would consider a Legacy, but a forester, no WAY. to me that thing is ugly, boxy no refinement... If that was the ONLY wagon available on the market, and I needed a wangon, I'd buy a 4 door sedan, remove the trunk lid and rear window and put a tarp over it. and brace it to make it look like a wagon.
Best of luck with the wagon search, I'd 2nd the A6 Avant comment, but the 2.8L engine.. well, if you didn't like teh 530i, you're gonna puke on the 2.8, the 2.7t like my mother has is just NOT fuel efficient, I don't know if it's the quattro, or the gearing that make that stupid engine rev around 3500 rpm at 80mph or what, but I took it on a road trip once, and it was really not cheap, in gas. I did about 22mpg with cruise control at 80 to 85mph.
11-15-2006, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilB81
Oh, sorry to hear of your experience. My father has an 06 530i sedan, and I also drove a 2003 530i sedan (granted they were not wagons) and I thought they had decent performance. Not a CL-S (and really not S4 material), but nothing near "slow" in my opinion. But then again, we each have our preferences.
As far as "If you don't like the Legacy/Outback, take a look at a Forester." I'm totally with you. I would consider a Legacy, but a forester, no WAY. to me that thing is ugly, boxy no refinement... If that was the ONLY wagon available on the market, and I needed a wangon, I'd buy a 4 door sedan, remove the trunk lid and rear window and put a tarp over it. and brace it to make it look like a wagon.
Best of luck with the wagon search, I'd 2nd the A6 Avant comment, but the 2.8L engine.. well, if you didn't like teh 530i, you're gonna puke on the 2.8, the 2.7t like my mother has is just NOT fuel efficient, I don't know if it's the quattro, or the gearing that make that stupid engine rev around 3500 rpm at 80mph or what, but I took it on a road trip once, and it was really not cheap, in gas. I did about 22mpg with cruise control at 80 to 85mph.
As far as "If you don't like the Legacy/Outback, take a look at a Forester." I'm totally with you. I would consider a Legacy, but a forester, no WAY. to me that thing is ugly, boxy no refinement... If that was the ONLY wagon available on the market, and I needed a wangon, I'd buy a 4 door sedan, remove the trunk lid and rear window and put a tarp over it. and brace it to make it look like a wagon.
Best of luck with the wagon search, I'd 2nd the A6 Avant comment, but the 2.8L engine.. well, if you didn't like teh 530i, you're gonna puke on the 2.8, the 2.7t like my mother has is just NOT fuel efficient, I don't know if it's the quattro, or the gearing that make that stupid engine rev around 3500 rpm at 80mph or what, but I took it on a road trip once, and it was really not cheap, in gas. I did about 22mpg with cruise control at 80 to 85mph.
I drove the A6 Avant in 2.8 and 3.0 versions, not a big difference, but I'd take the 3.0 out of the two. Now, and A6 Avant with a 2.7t swap would be a sweet sleeper wagon
11-15-2006, 12:24 PM
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Wrx
11-15-2006, 12:28 PM
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WRX, or Forester if it has to be a wagon.
What type pf dog is it? My sister has a 100 lb Golden and she has an Altima and has never had a problem. Personally I would look into a 4 door sedan before wagons. It just gives you a lot more options.
What type pf dog is it? My sister has a 100 lb Golden and she has an Altima and has never had a problem. Personally I would look into a 4 door sedan before wagons. It just gives you a lot more options.
11-15-2006, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Street Spirit
Why not?
if he thinks the other two were ugly, the forester doesn't have a prayer (plus, it's a hippie chick mobile)
11-15-2006, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by RaviNJCLs
WRX, or Forester if it has to be a wagon.
What type pf dog is it? My sister has a 100 lb Golden and she has an Altima and has never had a problem. Personally I would look into a 4 door sedan before wagons. It just gives you a lot more options.
What type pf dog is it? My sister has a 100 lb Golden and she has an Altima and has never had a problem. Personally I would look into a 4 door sedan before wagons. It just gives you a lot more options.
That's a good point, I have a doberman weights about 105lbs or so, and he just lays in the back seat of a 4 door. I lay a sleeping bag below him that I tie up to the headrests and voila. I put some extra blankets on the bottom seat, so the bottom part of the seatbelt that sticks out further than the seat don't bother him, and he's good to go. He's actually much more comfortable on the back seat, than he was in the back of my old GrandCherokee.
11-15-2006, 01:57 PM
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Subaru WRX Wagon seems like a good way to go.
11-15-2006, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
if he thinks the other two were ugly, the forester doesn't have a prayer (plus, it's a hippie chick mobile)
Beauty is obviously in the eye of the beholder.
Do I think the Forester is the most stylish, attractive car? - Hell no. But if he's looking for something functional, reliable, and within a decent price-range, then it's another option to consider.
11-15-2006, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Street Spirit
Well the GTO is ugly, but you have one.
Beauty is obviously in the eye of the beholder.
Do I think the Forester is the most stylish, attractive car? - Hell no. But if he's looking for something functional, reliable, and within a decent price-range, then it's another option to consider.
Beauty is obviously in the eye of the beholder.
Do I think the Forester is the most stylish, attractive car? - Hell no. But if he's looking for something functional, reliable, and within a decent price-range, then it's another option to consider.
beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but do you really think the forester is better looking then the legacy and the outback (my comments were towards him saying he wouldn't get the Legacy or Outback beacuse those were ugly and you then recommending the forester)
11-15-2006, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Never heard anyone call the GTO ugly... BLAND maybe, but not ugly. 
11-15-2006, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
the GTO is ugly, I agree
beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but do you really think the forester is better looking then the legacy and the outback (my comments were towards him saying he wouldn't get the Legacy or Outback beacuse those were ugly and you then recommending the forester)
beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but do you really think the forester is better looking then the legacy and the outback (my comments were towards him saying he wouldn't get the Legacy or Outback beacuse those were ugly and you then recommending the forester)
11-15-2006, 06:20 PM
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So what your saying is, me buying a GTO is like marrying an ugly chick because she's incredible in the sack?
11-15-2006, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Never heard anyone call the GTO ugly... BLAND maybe, but not ugly.
bland = classy right
11-15-2006, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Street Spirit
don't worry, I wasn't saying that's what dan did
I think it's what my wife did with me (she didn't realize I'd eventually stop sleeping w/ her
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11-15-2006, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
don't worry, I wasn't saying that's what dan did
Originally Posted by CLpower
I think it's what my wife did with me (she didn't realize I'd eventually stop sleeping w/ her )
)
Anyway, this thread is really about wagon suggestions. Back on track.
11-15-2006, 07:37 PM
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11-15-2006, 07:46 PM
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These hooches got miles on em but they are affordable:
http://marietta-sportscar.ebizautos....uattro-Wagon//
http://marietta-sportscar.ebizautos....ant-2.8/Wagon/
http://marietta-sportscar.ebizautos....s/528ti/Wagon/
http://marietta-sportscar.ebizautos....s/528iT/Wagon/
http://marietta-sportscar.ebizautos..../DX/Hatchback/
http://marietta-sportscar.ebizautos....ss/C240/Wagon/
http://marietta-sportscar.ebizautos....ss/E320/Wagon/
http://marietta-sportscar.ebizautos....-5/2.3t/Wagon/
http://marietta-sportscar.ebizautos....o-Wagon/Wagon/
http://marietta-sportscar.ebizautos....uattro-Wagon//
http://marietta-sportscar.ebizautos....ant-2.8/Wagon/
http://marietta-sportscar.ebizautos....s/528ti/Wagon/
http://marietta-sportscar.ebizautos....s/528iT/Wagon/
http://marietta-sportscar.ebizautos..../DX/Hatchback/
http://marietta-sportscar.ebizautos....ss/C240/Wagon/
http://marietta-sportscar.ebizautos....ss/E320/Wagon/
http://marietta-sportscar.ebizautos....-5/2.3t/Wagon/
http://marietta-sportscar.ebizautos....o-Wagon/Wagon/
11-15-2006, 08:39 PM
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Here's a crazy idea (or maybe not)
Honda Fit
Honda Fit
11-16-2006, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Ex-gf is definitely keeping the dog. I guess I don't need a wagon afterall.
Time to start looking for a sedan Matt...
Time to start looking for a sedan Matt...
i'm looking for a sedan but sporty. like what mattg has, which i really like and kicks ass, i really like the legacy GT and has a ton of potential and it is something you don't see everyday and can very unique. but being my age the WRX STI limited looks really nice and also has tons of potential and i would put the big wing on it. both would have to be black on black.
i say the legacy GT if you want modability and uniqueness.
but for a wow fctor the new BWM 335i is sweet.
but an S4 would be very nice too.