Looking to replace 05 Magnum RT AWD.....but with what? - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

ndubz · 11-01-2010, 01:10 PM

My dad has had the car since new back in 05. He loves the car but may be looking to freshen things up a bit. Problem is theres no really "good" replacements that are anything like the magnum was back in the day. He does want something with some get up and go, AWD is also a must here. He also wants something that does better on gas mpg than the magnum. He needs a wagon or at least something big enough to carry alot of piano parts for his business.

Im aware of alot of the options out there and have been looking into it for a month or so now. My parents thinking is that the more money they spend here, the better the car must be and the longer it must last.

They just looked at the 2011 Ford flex, and the lincon version, but my dad didnt like them enough to ditch the magnum for. One car we do have our eye on thats coming out is the new VW Toureg Diesel......theyre sayin 380hp 430tq, and i have seen tests of highway mpgs reaching into the 30s.....only issue is price which starts at 60 ish and could reach the 70s with alot of options. so if theyre gonna spend that, it had better be damn good. Same goes for the diesel BMW X5, and diesel toureg as well

Theyre also willing to look used to a certain degree.

theres other considerations, but I want to hear your input on this.

FocusDude · 11-01-2010, 04:54 PM

The Magnum can't be replaced yet, it's in a class of it's own.

Is the typical wagon to small for them?

Outback, Forester? Mazda's CX- suck on gas. Chevy is well... Audi has that Q thing I think is hideous?

Has he drove a Edge, my grandparents just bought one and they love it. Unlike the Flex it is not offered with the ecoboost (yet). IIRC, the engine choices are lacking.

What about a used Cayenne? I have no idea of them accept for I'd love to rock the fam in one.

Sit him in a C63amg- he can rent something ute wise if needed

JST2KWIK · 11-01-2010, 07:16 PM

A slightly used diesel Mercedes GL320 would probably fit the bill pretty well. Lots of space, lots of luxury, AWD, and the MPG's of a diesel.

Found this 2008 on ebaymotors with 28k miles for around 50k.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GL-Cl...item2eb063b5f2

ricky2i5 · 11-01-2010, 07:40 PM

A3 Quattro

FocusDude · 11-01-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ricky2i5

A3 Quattro

has almost as much usable space as a miata.

edit: okay maybe a little more then a miata, but we are on the verge of compact with a A3

Subie_sleeper · 11-01-2010, 08:43 PM

2011 Outback 3.6R Ltd.
Bring pops out to drive one.
I bet he'll love it.

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ndubz · 11-01-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Subie_sleeper

2011 Outback 3.6R Ltd.
Bring pops out to drive one.
I bet he'll love it.

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I really wish they made the LGT in an auto wagon, cuz theyd do that in a second

boostjunky · 11-01-2010, 10:16 PM

New CTS Sportwagon has AWD option and 306 hp.

**Got Insulin?** · 11-01-2010, 10:56 PM

I just took delivery of this today. It's a stock photo, but tell him I'll let him whip it for a week, plenty of cargo room, and it's a hatchback. haha

ndubz · 11-01-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Got Insulin?

I just took delivery of this today. It's a stock photo, but tell him I'll let him whip it for a week, plenty of cargo room, and it's a hatchback. haha

lmao. that be pretty badass actually.......especially on some spinnin DUBZ

i_ride_fieroGT · 11-02-2010, 11:15 PM

Its not AWD but the trailblazer SS is a good option. Theres no real replacement for the magnum.

mckpat03 · 11-03-2010, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by i_ride_fieroGT

Its not AWD but the trailblazer SS is a good option. Theres no real replacement for the magnum.

Or you can just find a TBSS AWD...?

ambitiousCK · 11-03-2010, 12:17 AM

ML63 AMG....might be RWD now that i think of it....meh

ndubz · 11-03-2010, 12:15 PM

If only BMW made and AWD 335d wagon. or if we had the S4 avant here, or if we had the Volvo S60 T6 Wagon here, or if they still made the toureg V10 tdi.

so many good options that should be made, or are made elsewhere, but arent here. **** all this **** lol

ambitiousCK · 11-03-2010, 12:57 PM

import a RS6 avant lol 570hp or something stupid like that. AWD, carbon ceramic brakes, 5.0 V10 twin turboed drooooooooooooll

i_ride_fieroGT · 11-03-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mckpat03

Or you can just find a TBSS AWD...?

I dident know they made them AWD i know the Non SS models are 4WD or AWD but im not 100% on the SS.

boostjunky · 11-03-2010, 01:45 PM

V70R too old?

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ScarletSaturn · 11-03-2010, 11:46 PM

New Jeep Grand Cherokee? It's been selling nicely, and since he's got a Magnum, he could get a loaded one and possibly negotiate for a discount.

Subaru Tribeca? (Not sure if it's still in production).

JankyS13 · 11-04-2010, 04:09 AM

this

chances since hes old he's gonna be needing one pretty soon anyways. lol

JST2KWIK · 11-04-2010, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boostjunky

New CTS Sportwagon has AWD option and 306 hp.

Totally forgot about this. Hands down the closest replacement to the Magnum. It's gotten good reviews as well

11-01-2010, 01:10 PM	#1
ndubz Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: tristate area Member #6107 iTrader: (1)	Looking to replace 05 Magnum RT AWD.....but with what? My dad has had the car since new back in 05. He loves the car but may be looking to freshen things up a bit. Problem is theres no really "good" replacements that are anything like the magnum was back in the day. He does want something with some get up and go, AWD is also a must here. He also wants something that does better on gas mpg than the magnum. He needs a wagon or at least something big enough to carry alot of piano parts for his business. Im aware of alot of the options out there and have been looking into it for a month or so now. My parents thinking is that the more money they spend here, the better the car must be and the longer it must last. They just looked at the 2011 Ford flex, and the lincon version, but my dad didnt like them enough to ditch the magnum for. One car we do have our eye on thats coming out is the new VW Toureg Diesel......theyre sayin 380hp 430tq, and i have seen tests of highway mpgs reaching into the 30s.....only issue is price which starts at 60 ish and could reach the 70s with alot of options. so if theyre gonna spend that, it had better be damn good. Same goes for the diesel BMW X5, and diesel toureg as well Theyre also willing to look used to a certain degree. theres other considerations, but I want to hear your input on this.

11-01-2010, 04:54 PM	#2
FocusDude Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lower Lower Bucks Member #6269 My Ride: 01 Focus ZX3 iTrader: (0)	The Magnum can't be replaced yet, it's in a class of it's own. Is the typical wagon to small for them? Outback, Forester? Mazda's CX- suck on gas. Chevy is well... Audi has that Q thing I think is hideous? Has he drove a Edge, my grandparents just bought one and they love it. Unlike the Flex it is not offered with the ecoboost (yet). IIRC, the engine choices are lacking. What about a used Cayenne? I have no idea of them accept for I'd love to rock the fam in one. Sit him in a C63amg- he can rent something ute wise if needed __________________ 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.

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Subie_sleeper Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Center Valley Pa. Member #5775 My Ride: '06 Subaru Baja Turbo. Cash consuming vortex from HELL iTrader: (1)	Looking to replace 05 Magnum RT AWD.....but with what? 2011 Outback 3.6R Ltd. Bring pops out to drive one. I bet he'll love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time to concentrate on the damn leaky axle & gettin my exhaust straightened. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-01-2010, 10:56 PM	#9
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)	I just took delivery of this today. It's a stock photo, but tell him I'll let him whip it for a week, plenty of cargo room, and it's a hatchback. haha __________________ -Taylor DenOfDebauchery

11-03-2010, 12:17 AM	#13
ambitiousCK Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Reading PA Member #14943 My Ride: 2016 Jaguar F-Type R/2015 Hyundai Accent Sport (6MT)/2023 Chevrolet Traverse LT/2002 Yukon LT iTrader: (12)	ML63 AMG....might be RWD now that i think of it....meh __________________ Pain is necessary, suffering is optional. *CK*

11-01-2010, 10:16 PM	#8
boostjunky Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lehigh Valley Member #5261 My Ride: 1993 D27, 1994 D22A, 2004 CS7A iTrader: (0)	New CTS Sportwagon has AWD option and 306 hp.

11-02-2010, 11:15 PM	#11
i_ride_fieroGT Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: all over Member #10595 My Ride: Does not hit mivec anymore.(DD) 06 solstice 5 speed. 84 IMSA Fiero5 speed. 87 Fiero GT 5 speed iTrader: (0)	Its not AWD but the trailblazer SS is a good option. Theres no real replacement for the magnum.

11-03-2010, 12:15 PM	#14
ndubz Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: tristate area Member #6107 iTrader: (1)	If only BMW made and AWD 335d wagon. or if we had the S4 avant here, or if we had the Volvo S60 T6 Wagon here, or if they still made the toureg V10 tdi. so many good options that should be made, or are made elsewhere, but arent here. ** all this ** lol

11-03-2010, 12:57 PM	#15
ambitiousCK Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Reading PA Member #14943 My Ride: 2016 Jaguar F-Type R/2015 Hyundai Accent Sport (6MT)/2023 Chevrolet Traverse LT/2002 Yukon LT iTrader: (12)	import a RS6 avant lol 570hp or something stupid like that. AWD, carbon ceramic brakes, 5.0 V10 twin turboed drooooooooooooll __________________ Pain is necessary, suffering is optional. *CK*

11-03-2010, 11:46 PM	#18
ScarletSaturn Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Piscataway NJ Member #16162 My Ride: 2008 Subaru Legacy GT Limited, Miata iTrader: (0)	New Jeep Grand Cherokee? It's been selling nicely, and since he's got a Magnum, he could get a loaded one and possibly negotiate for a discount. Subaru Tribeca? (Not sure if it's still in production). __________________ 2008 Subaru Legacy GT Limited (automatic) 1993 Mazda Miata (stick) "The rest of your life, nobody can ever tell you, that you didn't do it. Because you did it." -Bill Parcells

11-04-2010, 04:09 AM	#19
JankyS13 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Member #15373 My Ride: 91.S13.KA-T iTrader: (1)	this chances since hes old he's gonna be needing one pretty soon anyways. lol

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