Finally convinced the Wife a wagon is better then a Minivan. - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

FocusDude · 10-28-2012, 06:55 PM

Prereqs- $15k, <50k miles, room for 5, and tons of space for groceries, sailing gear, tee ball equipment etc. Built within the past 5 years with few exceptions. I want safety and quality, then low cost of ownership. Mpg, gadgets and gizmo's aren't so important. And the Wife is demanding a stick shift, or possibly a flappy handle.

I really want a Volvo V50. I can seem to find quite a few low end models with well under 40k, and also a 08+. The safety is top notch but I dont know much of reliability on the 5cyl- http://tinyurl.com/97k5vfm

Seems Passat's are a couple years older but I like the possibilities of a 1.8, my borther in law knows then well, and one day this will be my car when we really need a minivan. http://tinyurl.com/9mj78gs

Are they any problems with the recent Forester's with a 2.5? I've always wanted a Subby. http://tinyurl.com/9sdoqzn

I'd also like to check out a Magnum, obviously a little older then I'd like but it's gotta Hemi and all bets maybe off. http://tinyurl.com/9qnjwn9

We don't rack up the miles, about 5k a year but we are planning a few long distance trips in the next few years, and the Escape is starting to get cramped and has close to 100k. We are looking to buy this winter depending on how much it will cost to inspect the Escape, if its not much we are waiting another year hopefully.

DC2.2GSR · 10-28-2012, 07:07 PM

I would suggest an 05-09 Legacy GT wagon, but I doubt you'd find one under $15k with your <50k miles requirement. It would be a fun wagon though, and very practical when needed.

edit: here's one nearby, but it's an automatic. Just an example though, you could probably search a while longer and find a manual trans.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...31929096&Log=0

...and here's on that's cheaper but slightly higher mileage but it's a 5 spd.
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...32071029&Log=0

Scapegoat · 10-28-2012, 09:58 PM

why not a a larger SUV?

JB'sLGT · 10-28-2012, 10:01 PM

The Legacy GT wagon was only offered in 05-07. They came with both a 5spd manual and flappy paddle options. Definitely find a manual if you want to mod it.

**Got Insulin?** · 10-28-2012, 10:16 PM

The Volvo 5 cylinders are on par with how good everything else is on the vehicle. My neighbor has had the V50 since new and put something like 220K through his with nothing but routine maintenance. If you look at some of the older Volvo's on the road, most of them are well loved and have a ton of miles, but still putz around no-problem.

FocusDude · 10-29-2012, 08:12 AM

I really, really like that Volvo. The interior is a little to Norwegian for me but the outside line's I have loved since the I first saw one.

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Originally Posted by Scapegoat

why not a a larger SUV?

I'm not trying to compensate for other things. I've been talking Wifey out of a bog SUV since we bought the Escape.

schaffer · 10-29-2012, 03:14 PM

Can't miss with a Subaru wagon.

c7scayman · 10-30-2012, 02:57 PM

Jetta Wagon. Not sure how reliability is for the newer VW's.

jpalamar · 10-30-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by c7scayman

Jetta Wagon. Not sure how reliability is for the newer VW's.

Then why would you even mention it...

mckpat03 · 10-30-2012, 03:45 PM

Jetta SportWagen.

Edit: Forgot the price cap. Any VW wagon. Subaru if you want AWD.

O2SpecV · 10-30-2012, 03:59 PM

my vote is personally for the v70r

FocusDude · 10-31-2012, 10:12 PM

Well it ain't gonna be a v70, although we saw one tonight while trick or treating that was HOT!!! V50 I think it is, got Wifey tied up in it. WOOT!

Eclipse GSX 61 · 11-02-2012, 12:30 AM

Tim you need an Audi S4 wagon...seriously it would be awesome. Only problem is it will rape your wallet lol.

ketchup! · 11-02-2012, 01:24 AM

Reds82 · 11-02-2012, 02:01 AM

The subaru wagons are nice but if your talking lgt wagon and want 5spd they only made them in 05. v50 wagons are sweet I have looked at them a few times buddy just ended up buy one and loves it

schaffer · 11-02-2012, 02:30 AM

Forrester xt,wrx wagon....

FocusDude · 11-02-2012, 08:45 PM

The V70R and S4 wagons would be killer, but I got three kids who already rape my wallet. If the V70R wasn't ten years old I'd debate it, I'm afraid of high mileage maintenance on a car I never knew. An my name is not Tim, but Ed.

WRX wagon is just to small for all of us. Wifey likes the Volvo more then the Forester. We need to drive both. If I could find a decent Forester XT(or whatever the turbo version is) then its on.

JB'sLGT · 11-04-2012, 07:54 PM

there's also the 05 - 09 Outback XT (turbo) which is available with a 5mt. it's basically just a raised Legacy

05Accent · 11-04-2012, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O2SpecV

my vote is personally for the v70r

For some reason I really like this.Though I rarely like wagons, that color is sick as well.

laser92dsm · 11-04-2012, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusDude

If I could find a decent Forester XT(or whatever the turbo version is) then its on.

This is going to be tough I tried looking for a decent 5 speed one for about a year then gave up.

10-28-2012, 06:55 PM	#1
FocusDude Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lower Lower Bucks Member #6269 My Ride: 01 Focus ZX3 iTrader: (0)	Finally convinced the Wife a wagon is better then a Minivan. Prereqs- $15k, <50k miles, room for 5, and tons of space for groceries, sailing gear, tee ball equipment etc. Built within the past 5 years with few exceptions. I want safety and quality, then low cost of ownership. Mpg, gadgets and gizmo's aren't so important. And the Wife is demanding a stick shift, or possibly a flappy handle. I really want a Volvo V50. I can seem to find quite a few low end models with well under 40k, and also a 08+. The safety is top notch but I dont know much of reliability on the 5cyl- http://tinyurl.com/97k5vfm Seems Passat's are a couple years older but I like the possibilities of a 1.8, my borther in law knows then well, and one day this will be my car when we really need a minivan. http://tinyurl.com/9mj78gs Are they any problems with the recent Forester's with a 2.5? I've always wanted a Subby. http://tinyurl.com/9sdoqzn I'd also like to check out a Magnum, obviously a little older then I'd like but it's gotta Hemi and all bets maybe off. http://tinyurl.com/9qnjwn9 We don't rack up the miles, about 5k a year but we are planning a few long distance trips in the next few years, and the Escape is starting to get cramped and has close to 100k. We are looking to buy this winter depending on how much it will cost to inspect the Escape, if its not much we are waiting another year hopefully. __________________ 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by FocusDude; 10-28-2012 at 07:35 PM.

10-28-2012, 10:01 PM	#4
JB'sLGT Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Haddon Twp. Member #10156 My Ride: 05 Legacy GT, 97 M3 iTrader: (0)	The Legacy GT wagon was only offered in 05-07. They came with both a 5spd manual and flappy paddle options. Definitely find a manual if you want to mod it. __________________ 05 Subaru Legacy GT: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

10-30-2012, 02:57 PM	#8
c7scayman Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Philly Member #9644 iTrader: (0)	Jetta Wagon. Not sure how reliability is for the newer VW's. __________________ 96 Mazda Protege DX 5MT 92HP, 96 ft-lb torque, 2378 lbs. - SOLD! 2005-2012 00 Porsche 986 5MT Est. 230HP, 205 ft-lb torque, 2777 lbs. - DD/Track Car. SOLD! 2010-2014 12 Mazda2 5MT. 100HP of Fury. 2300 lbs. DD/Autox 2015 - Current 13 MK6 GTI 2020 - Current

10-30-2012, 03:45 PM	#10
mckpat03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lewistown, PA Member #15251 My Ride: Mainly VWs iTrader: (0)	Jetta SportWagen. Edit: Forgot the price cap. Any VW wagon. Subaru if you want AWD. Last edited by mckpat03; 10-30-2012 at 03:47 PM.

10-30-2012, 03:59 PM	#11
O2SpecV Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Exton Member #8680 My Ride: 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 iTrader: (0)	my vote is personally for the v70r __________________ Present: 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 My torque steering fun-box Past: 2001 S2000 Crashed and sold, i still miss that car Past: 2002 Sentra Spec V Loud and orange

10-28-2012, 09:58 PM	#3
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	why not a a larger SUV?

10-28-2012, 10:16 PM	#5
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	The Volvo 5 cylinders are on par with how good everything else is on the vehicle. My neighbor has had the V50 since new and put something like 220K through his with nothing but routine maintenance. If you look at some of the older Volvo's on the road, most of them are well loved and have a ton of miles, but still putz around no-problem.

10-29-2012, 03:14 PM	#7
schaffer Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central PA Member #16147 My Ride: 2015 Tacoma. iTrader: (0)	Can't miss with a Subaru wagon.

10-31-2012, 10:12 PM	#12
FocusDude Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lower Lower Bucks Member #6269 My Ride: 01 Focus ZX3 iTrader: (0)	Well it ain't gonna be a v70, although we saw one tonight while trick or treating that was HOT!!! V50 I think it is, got Wifey tied up in it. WOOT! __________________ 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-02-2012, 12:30 AM	#13
Eclipse GSX 61 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #7996 My Ride: 14' Mercedes C300 iTrader: (2)	Tim you need an Audi S4 wagon...seriously it would be awesome. Only problem is it will rape your wallet lol. __________________ 97 GSX (sold) 05 SRT 4 ACR (sold) 02 RSX

11-02-2012, 01:24 AM	#14
ketchup! Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Honda Member #656 My Ride: Speedooo's Sister iTrader: (0)	__________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

11-02-2012, 02:01 AM	#15
Reds82 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fogelsville Pa Member #10670 My Ride: 1981 Mercury Crappi iTrader: (2)	The subaru wagons are nice but if your talking lgt wagon and want 5spd they only made them in 05. v50 wagons are sweet I have looked at them a few times buddy just ended up buy one and loves it

11-02-2012, 02:30 AM	#16
schaffer Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central PA Member #16147 My Ride: 2015 Tacoma. iTrader: (0)	Forrester xt,wrx wagon....

11-02-2012, 08:45 PM	#17
FocusDude Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lower Lower Bucks Member #6269 My Ride: 01 Focus ZX3 iTrader: (0)	The V70R and S4 wagons would be killer, but I got three kids who already rape my wallet. If the V70R wasn't ten years old I'd debate it, I'm afraid of high mileage maintenance on a car I never knew. An my name is not Tim, but Ed. WRX wagon is just to small for all of us. Wifey likes the Volvo more then the Forester. We need to drive both. If I could find a decent Forester XT(or whatever the turbo version is) then its on. __________________ 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-04-2012, 07:54 PM	#18
JB'sLGT Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Haddon Twp. Member #10156 My Ride: 05 Legacy GT, 97 M3 iTrader: (0)	there's also the 05 - 09 Outback XT (turbo) which is available with a 5mt. it's basically just a raised Legacy __________________ 05 Subaru Legacy GT: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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