The Official Wagon/Avant Discussion Thread
#1481
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Amen.
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#1484
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The Allroad is an A4 Avant on the Q5 chassis. I want it, but at same time I don't.
#1485
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
Yep. The last Allroad was an A6 with some lower plastic cladding and a raised suspension. This one is the same, just on the A4 chassis. And it pisses me off because the A4 Avant (I see them every day and want one) is a great looking car.
#1486
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You mentioned that before but I had never heard that it was actually not on the A4 chassis. Given the way these cars are dropped on normal suspension, I'm surprised Audi used the Q5 for the Allroad. Weird.
#1487
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#1488
Fahrvergnügen'd
Honestly, I think he was talking out of his ass trying to sell the SUV side of things. I read an article that compared it to the Avant as the basis for the Allroad. It's a really weird thing but I guess it doesn't matter as the reviews of it are really positive
#1489
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I also stated that I wanted the practicality of an SUV but without having to get 15mpg everywhere. Plus I want something that you don't see too often.
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#1491
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Surprisingly not; I was the one who asked about the suspension. He said he was surprised that a younger person wanted a wagon
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Yumcha (02-21-2014)
#1493
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Damn! I had to find out more about that car, so here's a link:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...-Wagon-!!!-Wow
The front lip and exhaust are a bit too much for my taste, but then again LB doesn't do "plain and simple"
I hope it has enough power to justify the looks! I'm guessing so by the meaty rear tires but can't find any official power stats.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...-Wagon-!!!-Wow
The front lip and exhaust are a bit too much for my taste, but then again LB doesn't do "plain and simple"
I hope it has enough power to justify the looks! I'm guessing so by the meaty rear tires but can't find any official power stats.
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Yumcha (02-21-2014)
#1494
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Damn! I had to find out more about that car, so here's a link:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...-Wagon-!!!-Wow
The front lip and exhaust are a bit too much for my taste, but then again LB doesn't do "plain and simple"
I hope it has enough power to justify the looks! I'm guessing so by the meaty rear tires but can't find any official power stats.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...-Wagon-!!!-Wow
The front lip and exhaust are a bit too much for my taste, but then again LB doesn't do "plain and simple"
I hope it has enough power to justify the looks! I'm guessing so by the meaty rear tires but can't find any official power stats.
#1495
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The M3 wagon is definitely something (as a fan) I wish BMW did produce...this pic is from that secret BMW garage (thread is also in Car Talk if you search)...
#1497
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^^^^
YESSSSSS! That is so beautiful.... of joy
YESSSSSS! That is so beautiful.... of joy
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neuronbob (02-22-2014)
#1500
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FWIW, Volvo to release another wagon: https://acurazine.com/forums/automotive-news-6/volvo-concept-estate-news-905661/
#1501
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FWIW, Volvo to release another wagon: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=905661
#1502
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oldsmobile-Cutlass-Wagon-1983-oldsmobile-cutlass-cruiser-turbo-wagon-grand-national-11-sec-1-4-gnx-/111284127488?forcerrptr=true&hash=item19e90d0700&item=111284127488&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
1983 turbo Oldsmobile wagon. the dash is awful but dat engine! THIS is the ultimate sleeper....your momma's wagon.
1983 turbo Oldsmobile wagon. the dash is awful but dat engine! THIS is the ultimate sleeper....your momma's wagon.
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#1503
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Jaguar reveals their new wagon: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...4#post14894464
#1504
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What, wha, no USA model?
The V wagon is better looking than this, but I must say the Jag is definitely not chopped liver.
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charliemike (02-25-2014)
#1505
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I think the Jag is gorgeous. And absolute suckage it is not available in NA.
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#1506
Fahrvergnügen'd
Really though, should we be surprised?
Frankly, this is all your wife's fault. Your wife and any other wife who thinks a station wagon means they've become their mother.
Women: Why we can't have nice things.
Frankly, this is all your wife's fault. Your wife and any other wife who thinks a station wagon means they've become their mother.
Women: Why we can't have nice things.
#1507
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Yup...my wife is the reason why wagons were ruled out for my car. I can safely say that the Audi Avant or similar would've been in the garage if she allowed it instead of the Sea Cucumber.
#1508
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Remember: Our wives hates us.
#1509
Burning Brakes
I can't find the article, but I read that the current Allroad combines the B8 A4 chassis with the wider track from the A5/S5, hence the flared fenders and more aggressive look.
#1510
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#1511
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Another nice looking wagon we'll likely never see here.
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#1513
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Interesting that women seem to generally dislike wagons...I wonder what is it about them that turns them off. My wife thinks wagons look awful.
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for my wife, her thing was "it looks huge!" The Touring it turns out, is .1" longer than the sedan she loves. Oh well.
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#1518
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Which explains why I have not banned SSFTSX...
#1520
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