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Old 01-20-2010, 02:54 PM
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after seeing these latest fords, i'm REALLY looking forward to seeing what they do with the fusion.

i'm that they'll make a wagon version to look like the mondeo's.
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Kinda looks like a lowered CX-7/9...
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And we'll never get it.

FU, Fusion.
Americans are so anti-wagon it's absurd. However, the next Fusion will be a Mondeo called the Fusion here so there's some hope.

I figure the C-Max and Kuga/Escape will likely be sold in place of the Mondeo Estate
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Originally Posted by CocheseUGA
I like that Ford, too. And I was referring to pretty much any Lancer/Evo rear. I'm not sure if they are demonstrably different.

The Camry wagon is pretty bad, but then again no one is buying it for it's performance.
So either way its a question of opinion.
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Old 01-20-2010, 11:20 PM
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Americans are so anti-wagon it's absurd. However, the next Fusion will be a Mondeo called the Fusion here so there's some hope.

I figure the C-Max and Kuga/Escape will likely be sold in place of the Mondeo Estate
is this confirmed?

i thought it was just speculation or something that was assumed since it makes too much sense.

if it's true.

<--- really liking the direction ford is going with the NA models.
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How many of the AWD wagons or hatches are available in the US with a MT? Outside of the Subaru WRX/STi and high end Bimmers, not many by my count... Audi only makes MT available on its FWD A3.
At the present time that is true, but the B7 was available in quattro configuration for both their 3.2 and 2.0T.
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is this confirmed?

i thought it was just speculation or something that was assumed since it makes too much sense.

if it's true.

<--- really liking the direction ford is going with the NA models.
Link to Autoblog article about next Fusion/Mondeo
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Old 01-21-2010, 10:03 PM
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well then...



(driving a mondeo is probably the closest i'll ever get to being james bond. fml.)
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LGT, and many of the other cars mentioned in this thread, like the Accord wagon I think.

but I believe they stopped making LGT wagons for MY2008. I'm sure the number in other countries or regions like Europe and Japan is much higher.... lets face it, Americans are lazy fucks and they don't want a manual transmission car, save for maybe 5-10% of the population and there's even fewer than that who actually want a MT wagon.
You are correct. Here in Japan, the LGT can still be had with a 6MT and sport packaging. Like this hot one, an S402 Legacy:



Or the Nissan Stagea, R34 rendition:




They appreciate wagons here..... and a lot of other countries not named the US.
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It won't matter if it still makes you think more of Gillette than Ford.
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You are correct. Here in Japan, the LGT can still be had with a 6MT and sport packaging. Like this hot one, an S402 Legacy:



Or the Nissan Stagea, R34 rendition:




They appreciate wagons here..... and a lot of other countries not named the US.
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Old 01-22-2010, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by CocheseUGA
It won't matter if it still makes you think more of Gillette than Ford.
based on the new taurus, fiesta, and focus, i won't think of gillette anymore.
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Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
based on the new taurus, fiesta, and focus, i won't think of gillette anymore.
No kidding. His comment clearly shows he hasn't looked at a Ford concept (oops, said Fusion at first) in at least a year.
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Originally Posted by charliemike
No kidding. His comment clearly shows he hasn't looked at a Ford concept (oops, said Fusion at first) in at least a year.
I've actually seen them all, sunshine. I'm not confident that they'll extend the lightly modified Euro styling across the board.
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I've actually seen them all, sunshine. I'm not confident that they'll extend the lightly modified Euro styling across the board.
You realize that the world does exist outside your own consciousness, right?
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You realize that the world does exist outside your own consciousness, right?
Pot, kettle.
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Old 01-22-2010, 03:46 PM
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Pot, kettle.
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Pot, kettle.
Funny, I'm not the one that refuses to acknowledge a fact because I don't believe it.

But if that's what passes for wit these days, then I certainly can't hold that against you.
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Old 01-23-2010, 01:54 AM
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what's with all the bickering? jesus i was soo glad when i saw this thread, but the whole 3rd page only has two new wagons pictures
time to post some more i guess


all i have is two for now, i'll see if i can find some more, may not be to everone's taste, but i'll post em up anyways
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Old 01-23-2010, 02:27 AM
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Wagons? Hmmm...
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Mazda 6 Wagon......



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Old 01-23-2010, 04:52 AM
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2003 Volvo V70R....Always liked these, 300 HP and gets groceries, on ice.....

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Originally Posted by charliemike
Funny, I'm not the one that refuses to acknowledge a fact because I don't believe it.

But if that's what passes for wit these days, then I certainly can't hold that against you.
What fact? The article stated that it would share the same platform. Platform does not equal styling.

But I thought that would be obvious.

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2003 Volvo V70R....Always liked these, 300 HP and gets groceries, on ice.....

yes, I believe that Volvo is the king a station wagons, as we say hear in the States. This is my personal favorite



If wagons became popular again in the States Volvo would do well.
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That car rocks!! Believe it or not - when I was in my mid-teens I used to dream about having one of these for my future family. Still a great looking car and a tribute to when American cars were still king.
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^^ that is a nice looking wagon. Is that an Electra?
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the ford wagon in the back...we had that when i was in elementary school. it was a problem machine, but i loved it. my parents hated it, and to this day, my mom gets angry when she thinks of it. (it was her primary car.) but i had great memories of it.

for the longest time, i've thought that my next car will be an SUV. this thread confirms recent thoughts and ponderings about getting a wagon.
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If i could go back to '05 I would have ordered my Legacy as a wagon. For the added utility of it.
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Nope... "manumatic" = fail.

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damn that matte blk audi is nice
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Nope... "manumatic" = fail.
On the other hand, the V50R is available with a MT
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Nope... "manumatic" = fail.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/V70R-...item3efc22726f
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damn that matte blk audi is nice
very sexy!!
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4WD Civic Wagon, made to look more badass than you would expect. It's a repost but deserves a place in this thread.

I'm still at the "Overpriced Evo!" comment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7ZzqBPz4sY
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Had one of these but a sedan when I was a kid.
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Audi RS4 Avant ... I just love this car.
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Audi RS4 Avant ... I just love this car.


If they brought it across the pond, I would be the first in line to buy one.
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