The Official Wagon/Avant Discussion Thread
#2802
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But I'd still have a C63 Estate over it. Again, not available here.
#2804
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RS4
#2805
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#2806
CTSV,TL, Audi Q7 & A5SB
Yeah, I really like the C63S Estate it's faster and is looks good. But something about an RS4 Avant in Nardo Grey that pulls me in..And while my experience with 4-MATIC in my previous ML's was good it's not quattro, and I get to pocket about $10K.. But seriously I'll take either so feel free to throw one my way..LOL
#2807
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Out of my budget either way, but one can dream.
#2808
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Please, please, please. Give us a Stinger Wagon.
#2810
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But, the taillight strip in the rear qtr panel is gone. One of my only complaints, aesthetically, on the Stinger.
#2811
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This concept, known as the KIA "Sportspace", was shown in Geneva in 2015.
#2813
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The love continues ....
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2018-audi-rs4-avant-first-drive-review
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2018-audi-rs4-avant-first-drive-review
Some of Europe’s most enticing cars don’t ever make it to the United States, and the Audi RS4 Avant is likely to remain one of them. Due to Americans’ aversion toward station wagons, Audi has decided not to send it here, although we get parts of it divided between the mechanically similar RS5 coupeand the four-cylinder A4 Allroad, an A4 Avant that uses a raised suspension and plastic body cladding to cosplay as a crossover.
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Remember, Audi hates you.
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Audi hates us some, US regulations on cars hate us more, and stupid American love for the CUV/SUV finishes it off. Oh well we can keep dreaming.
#2817
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
I want someone to negotiate away the "25 year rule" for imports. I say let people import what they want. An Audi RS4 Avant will not kill more people in the US than it does where it is currently sold. There is no safety issue with it. Just bureaucratic, protectionist BS.
So how about a Nissan Stagea with the RB26 motor? Not everyone's cup of tea.
So how about a Nissan Stagea with the RB26 motor? Not everyone's cup of tea.
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If I wasn't worried about reliability man this would be a tempting upgrade.
Kleeman Stage 3 upgrade increases output to 850 horsepower and 960 lb-ft of torque. It included an ECU flash, new turbos, down pipes, and cat-less exhaust.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...3-amg-wagon-4/
Kleeman Stage 3 upgrade increases output to 850 horsepower and 960 lb-ft of torque. It included an ECU flash, new turbos, down pipes, and cat-less exhaust.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...3-amg-wagon-4/
#2819
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Good god ... 960 lb-ft of torque?!?
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If I wasn't worried about reliability man this would be a tempting upgrade.
Kleeman Stage 3 upgrade increases output to 850 horsepower and 960 lb-ft of torque. It included an ECU flash, new turbos, down pipes, and cat-less exhaust.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...3-amg-wagon-4/
Kleeman Stage 3 upgrade increases output to 850 horsepower and 960 lb-ft of torque. It included an ECU flash, new turbos, down pipes, and cat-less exhaust.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...3-amg-wagon-4/
I wouldn't be afraid of the E-class... especially a W212 or newer. And Kleeman is one of the best tuners out there for MB
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Ahhh man don't tell me all that
You think they are high mileage reliable though the way the V should be? I have put over 17k on it since I got it back from the rebuild in March. Most likely will average 20k miles a year for the next few years. So will push it close to 200k. Something about trying to get a twin turbo Merc to do the same just scares me.
You think they are high mileage reliable though the way the V should be? I have put over 17k on it since I got it back from the rebuild in March. Most likely will average 20k miles a year for the next few years. So will push it close to 200k. Something about trying to get a twin turbo Merc to do the same just scares me.
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Ahhh man don't tell me all that
You think they are high mileage reliable though the way the V should be? I have put over 17k on it since I got it back from the rebuild in March. Most likely will average 20k miles a year for the next few years. So will push it close to 200k. Something about trying to get a twin turbo Merc to do the same just scares me.
You think they are high mileage reliable though the way the V should be? I have put over 17k on it since I got it back from the rebuild in March. Most likely will average 20k miles a year for the next few years. So will push it close to 200k. Something about trying to get a twin turbo Merc to do the same just scares me.
I've never been afraid of the C-Class or E-Class... especially anything since the mid to late 2000s. Tons of high mileage examples running around of both models. If it was an S-Class I'd be a little more leary, but I wouldn't think twice about a C or E. Not sure how they'd related to the Caddy, but personally, I'd take MB quality over Cadillac. I know the CTS-V is not a regular Caddy, but still...
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If I wasn't worried about reliability man this would be a tempting upgrade.
Kleeman Stage 3 upgrade increases output to 850 horsepower and 960 lb-ft of torque. It included an ECU flash, new turbos, down pipes, and cat-less exhaust.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...3-amg-wagon-4/
Kleeman Stage 3 upgrade increases output to 850 horsepower and 960 lb-ft of torque. It included an ECU flash, new turbos, down pipes, and cat-less exhaust.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...3-amg-wagon-4/
Do it!
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Will keep an eye on the price over the next few days. It it goes up much more than where it is it will price it out of my range.
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#2831
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You'd just have to fly out the resident ETH FO expert whenever you had any issues. He's an engine pro by now.
#2833
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Demuro on his E63 AMG longroof ....
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#2834
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
I. Want. One.
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Yeah they are pretty amazing cars. Still too expensive right now though.
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I watched this auction yesterday. Interestingly it struggled to get over $40k, but did so at the last minute. Someone got a pretty good deal...
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...c-cts-v-wagon/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...c-cts-v-wagon/
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Looks fantastic on those wheels.
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It is crazy that it only got to that price since the Manual, Recaro, No sunroof, with only 6k miles just a few days earlier sold $65.5k just a few days early. It was pretty mint though.
Good to know you will be joining me back in a Vagon in a year or so
Good to know you will be joining me back in a Vagon in a year or so