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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 01:19 PM
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An interesting one (render): Mustang Shooting Brake

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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 02:37 PM
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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 02:54 PM
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Posted in my thread but thought it could go here too. At least one pic


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Old Apr 29, 2016 | 04:21 PM
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To that RS6. It sure was stunning

Link: Jon Olsson?s Crazy Audi RS6 DTM Was Stolen And Burned To The Ground After An Armed Robbery
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Old May 2, 2016 | 01:31 PM
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So, WYHI...?

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Old May 2, 2016 | 01:45 PM
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My wagons of choice:





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Old May 2, 2016 | 03:15 PM
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^ I'll take the Merc, you can keep the V.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 03:23 PM
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I would need both......Merc is the DD and the V is for fun times.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 03:44 PM
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Checked out the E-Class Estate a bit over a week ago at the Mercedes dealership...holy momma, I want it bad.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 04:14 PM
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Do IT Yummy!
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Old May 2, 2016 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
Do IT Yummy!
Oh, believe me...the sales guy was willing to move alot on the price too since the 2017 model is coming in September and so, they wanted to clear out the 2016. Sooooo tempted...

BUT...can't. Building a house at the moment and so, I'm still at least 2 years out from getting a new car. But, it should be exciting when it's time to replace the FX.

Likely will go the wagon/avant route this time...although, the Porsche Macan may be a wildcard.
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Old May 3, 2016 | 06:08 AM
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Well if you are two years out then the Panamera wagon might be here by then since it was confirmed we are going to get it. How about a Panamera GTS Wagon!

http://jalopnik.com/porsche-will-bri...ica-1774218807


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Old May 3, 2016 | 09:03 AM
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Old May 3, 2016 | 09:25 AM
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Poor 'Merica.......coming to the Panamera game late.

Mind you....it's been the same with us for many US-only cars as well.

They need to stop doing that nonsense, and let everybody have free choice of whatever comes out.
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Old May 3, 2016 | 11:08 AM
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The new Panamera a la shooting brake is going to kick @$$. At this moment, I'm like, E-Class Estate, WHO!?!?
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Old May 3, 2016 | 01:24 PM
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You can have the Panamera-gon & SykVSyx can have the Vagon.
I'll take the AMG Estate
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Old May 3, 2016 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by yumcha
oh, believe me...the sales guy was willing to move alot on the price too since the 2017 model is coming in september and so, they wanted to clear out the 2016. Sooooo tempted...

but...can't. Building a house at the moment and so, i'm still at least 2 years out from getting a new car. But, it should be exciting when it's time to replace the fx.

Likely will go the wagon/avant route this time...although, the porsche macan may be a wildcard.
c-p-o
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Old May 3, 2016 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Chief F1 Fan
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Preowned, Herr Chef...? Yeah, even if that was an option, I'm still going to wait until I've settled into the new place and my current one is sold.
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Old May 4, 2016 | 05:35 AM
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Yeah, pre-owned all the way; especially the way wagons are viewed in the States. There should be a significant amount of inventory you can pick up at a good price. They don't hold value like a SUV for example.

I'd rock a car like this in 2 seconds flat if I drove MBZ's (I don't)




2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 4MATIC Wagon in Pittsburgh for sale
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Old May 4, 2016 | 08:12 AM
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^ Nice one, though if I were in the market for a CPO MBZ Estate, it'd be the next-gen after the one pictured above.
Even in E350 form, a good looker.
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Old May 4, 2016 | 08:24 AM
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Alright, so we have the 'Lac/Porsche/MB and Audi Wagons covered.......but what about BMW......?




Must be someone out there that appreciates an Alpina B5 Estate
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Old May 4, 2016 | 08:32 AM
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Of course the Alphina B5 is a beautiful wagon. However, I think most of what has been covered is available or will be in the US. Unfortunately, we don't get that lovely wagon here or the Audi S or RS wagons anymore either as they would personally be high on my list.

Another beautiful BMW wagon.

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Old May 4, 2016 | 08:46 AM
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or else that would have been my pickup vs. the 650 last April.
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Old May 4, 2016 | 11:48 AM
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Always preferred the E39 when it came to the 'older' 5-series.

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Old May 4, 2016 | 01:34 PM
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The E39 Touring is a beautiful car and one of my favorites.
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Old May 4, 2016 | 01:59 PM
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That is a beautiful looking wagon.
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Old May 4, 2016 | 03:56 PM
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the drop and wheels don't hurt but yes, nice looking. My car is 10 years old and still doesn't look outdated, I just hope it remains that way for a bit longer. Side note, I have a loaner 535i xDrive and it is the most soulless BMW I have ever driven. It's nice but it certainly stirs less than zero emotions when you're driving it. My 530 corners better as it has the sport package and this thing doesn't. The engine sounds like a 4 banger and I thought it was until I got out and looked at the badging.
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Old May 4, 2016 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Chief F1 Fan
the drop and wheels don't hurt but yes, nice looking. My car is 10 years old and still doesn't look outdated, I just hope it remains that way for a bit longer. Side note, I have a loaner 535i xDrive and it is the most soulless BMW I have ever driven. It's nice but it certainly stirs less than zero emotions when you're driving it. My 530 corners better as it has the sport package and this thing doesn't. The engine sounds like a 4 banger and I thought it was until I got out and looked at the badging.
The F10 is definitely very nice. Smoother and quieter than a Lexus. I find the steering lacking in communication too, which is odd coming from BMW, But I would have no problem daily driving it.

Sport mode didn't seem to help much. I think it just made the steering heavier.
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Old May 4, 2016 | 06:24 PM
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nowadays a lot of the newer cars are all sharing the same issue - numb steering feel.

I dont understand the reason why everyone switched from the hydraulic steering but it is what it is. Not much we can do about it.
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Old May 5, 2016 | 05:36 AM
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^^ Engine efficiency by omitting a steering pump driven by a belt drive off the engine.
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Old May 5, 2016 | 01:25 PM
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I see...

how much efficiency it has improved is a ?

But i dont think it is worth the trade off for something you feel every time you drive the car - steering feedback.
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Old May 5, 2016 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
Always preferred the E39 when it came to the 'older' 5-series.



favorite wagon
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
Always preferred the E39 when it came to the 'older' 5-series.


my buddy just bought one a couple months back.
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Old May 5, 2016 | 04:33 PM
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I also have to say, I love the Volvo V90...

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Old May 6, 2016 | 05:23 AM
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The V90 is beautiful. But that new Pagon is going to be awesome.
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Old May 6, 2016 | 09:54 AM
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Do quite like the V90. Also had a soft spot for the V60R.
MBZ Estates >* for me though.


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Old May 6, 2016 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
The V90 is beautiful. But that new Pagon is going to be awesome.
Well timing-wise, this is great...more choices by the time I can really purchase a new ride.

I am going to suspect the Pagon is going to be bend-over pricing as all Porsches are. So, the V90 may be a great alternative to the E-Class Estate (non-AMG). Of course, the A4 allroad is always a great option too.
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Old May 6, 2016 | 12:06 PM
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A full body colored Allroad is
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This one is just so gansta
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