If you don't mind replacing the transmission every 75-100k miles.
Okay all you Station Wagon owners - what do you drive and how do you like it?
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I'm gonna try and focus on a couple of Quests and Sienna's that look nice.
I'm not buying it. If they do work, $40 says they break by March.Do you have paypal?irate2:
Edit: You'll also note they said nothing about the door handles.
send him some bacon.
Everything is better with bacon.
isn t that the mercedes made dodge ??? def n a nice rig... we saw some insane vans like that in europe... very nice for riding bikes / boards and crashing out in style...I'm almost up to 90k miles on my WRX Wagon and also going on 3 years...
I've been thinking of getting something else this year...dunno what tho. call me stupid, but I've been thinking of a 2006 Dodge Sprinter:
but that wouldn't be as fun to drive as my Suby...
ss... volvo is always the answer, but you know that
... they still make a 3rd row option, even with current models...
I *knew* it!<snip>
ss... volvo is always the answer, but you know that
I'm still not buying a Fo^H^H Volvo any time soon.
trade in ya gold CO medalsI *knew* it!
I'm still not buying a Fo^H^H Volvo any time soon.
did i mention they re made by hot swede soccer moms with large glasses @#$?^#$
Oh yeah! Goddammit. You almost got me.trade in ya gold CO medals
did i mention they re made by hot swede soccer moms with large glasses @#$?^#$
But I think I'll buy a Saabaru instead.
damn freakstick... get into slopemunkey... know anything about base cleaners ???Oh yeah! Goddammit. You almost got me.
But I think I'll buy a Saabaru instead.
i m free basing at the moment... it s like the freeride of snowboard tuning....
Can you pick up a 92X for what you're looking to pay?Oh yeah! Goddammit. You almost got me.
But I think I'll buy a Saabaru instead.
Sorry - I don't clean, patch, or wax my bases.
Let's get this back on track.
Am I leaving out something I should really be considering?
Does a wagon really offer that much more cargo room than say a 4 Door Sedan?
Am I leaving out something I should really be considering?
Does a wagon really offer that much more cargo room than say a 4 Door Sedan?
I mainly got a wagon and use it that way to throw my bike in the back in situations where I don't think it would be secure enough on the rack (getting stolen).
I have a small wagon, the sedan version would have much less space, of course a larger sedan would have as much if not more. Getting the wagon allowed me to get a smaller vehicle, better on gas and more fun to drive while having the utility of a larger one.
I also like the aesthetics of hatchbacks.
Yup, I had one for 3 years and my dreams were dead on the table
after going from an outback wagon to a passat sedan, i'd say yes, but it's not a huge difference. much bigger difference going from wagon to minivan, imo.
the nice thing about about a wagon or hatchback is the ability to lay down the rear seats...can't do that w/ a sedan, and the trunk is only so large.
Hey, I replaced one of those!
Maybe that had something to do with my bitterness for that POS and Ford in general. The one thing the Big T had going for it was the comfy, overstuffed seats. Other than that...nada much.
Everyone I've known that's ever had a Taurus past 75K miles as had to replace the tranny...
ASS CARS.
ASS CARS.
For a while I was doing a lot of travel for work. They wanted to give me a company car, a Taurus. I turned down a free Taurus.
Yes. (Like narlus said), especially when you consider that many wagons have fold down deats, to expand the cargo area. Also, with 60/40 split fold down seats, you can put, say a large item in the back with the 60 side folded down, and still put a third passenger in the car on the 40 side. Or if this scenario is flipped, the 40 could be folded down to put a bulky item in the car, and seating (albeit tight) is avail for two (2 seat belts & seating areas).
We've done this when we travel to KT with the kids. The "stuff" goes in the back with "overflow" (like a cooler) goes towards the 40 side, and put two car seats right next to each other on the remaining 60 side...
I'm told the hard part is going from a minivan to something smaller...you get used to all that space...
that is rad. i think that's what I want to be driving.
Nah, you don't give up too much going from a wagon to a sedan, mostly the ability to fit large objects. Keep in mind sedans are somewhat more secure because nobody can see what you're carrying. Wagons simply offer way more total storage capacity, though.
If you have a rack, you might not need the interior space you originally imagined. Depends on how much you carry with how many people.
Yeah the space in the van is nice. For instance today. I have two big hockey bags in the back, 5 sticks, one medium sized coaches bag, a bucket of pucks, and I still have room for four people to ride comfortably with the captain's chairs in back.
And when I had the van I could easily fit three people in there, and at least three bikes Iniside the van for travelling purposes. It is also nice when you stop to eat after a ride to have the bike stored inside the vehicle rather than on a roof rack or hitch mount.
Decisions, Decisions.
One of those new Mazda 5s would be ideal for me, but I can't afford one of those suckers.
with a sweet 3.ltr v6 200bhp turbo diseal engine
I've only skimmed this thread, but have you thought about a used SUV? Gas mileage wouldn't be quite as good as a car, but probably about the same as a minivan, similar space/versatility, but with 4wd for winters. I would think you could get a used pathfinder/4Runner for your budget.
Yes - providing you're not afraid to pile $hit to the ceiling in the cargo area.
I've thought about some of the smaller SUVs like the CR-V etc. etc.
Laura already has an Explorer so we've sorta got the SUV thing covered with her vehicle.
I'm going to look at a few Mazda MPVs I think.
seems like lots of used MPVs are hitting the market around here - perhaps year end trade ins or something.
seems like lots of used MPVs are hitting the market around here - perhaps year end trade ins or something.
Yes! Here it is!!! 
:biggrin: :biggrin:
1989 Ford Crown Victoria Country Squire LX Wagon !!!!
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=214797378&dealer_id=56717153&car_year=1989&search_type=both&num_records=25&keywordsfyc=&make=&transmission=Automatic&distance=50&address=06013&default_sort=priceDESC&advanced=y&certified=&max_mileage=&max_price=7500&sort_type=priceDESC&min_price=5000&body_code=128&end_year=2007&keywordsrep=&color=&start_year=1981&color3=&drive=&color2=&engine=&body_style=WAGON&fuel=&doors=&style_flag=2&cardist=46
The search is over!!!
:biggrin: :biggrin: 1989 Ford Crown Victoria Country Squire LX Wagon !!!!
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=214797378&dealer_id=56717153&car_year=1989&search_type=both&num_records=25&keywordsfyc=&make=&transmission=Automatic&distance=50&address=06013&default_sort=priceDESC&advanced=y&certified=&max_mileage=&max_price=7500&sort_type=priceDESC&min_price=5000&body_code=128&end_year=2007&keywordsrep=&color=&start_year=1981&color3=&drive=&color2=&engine=&body_style=WAGON&fuel=&doors=&style_flag=2&cardist=46
The search is over!!!
damn! the ladies will be lining up to go for a ride with youYes! Here it is!!!
1989 Ford Crown Victoria Country Squire LX Wagon !!!!
The search is over!!!
It is in Poughkeepsie so I figured I'd fit in a visit to Stosh when I go and take delivery.
Yes! Here it is!!!
1989 Ford Crown Victoria Country Squire LX Wagon !!!!
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=214797378&dealer_id=56717153&car_year=1989&search_type=both&num_records=25&keywordsfyc=&make=&transmission=Automatic&distance=50&address=06013&default_sort=priceDESC&advanced=y&certified=&max_mileage=&max_price=7500&sort_type=priceDESC&min_price=5000&body_code=128&end_year=2007&keywordsrep=&color=&start_year=1981&color3=&drive=&color2=&engine=&body_style=WAGON&fuel=&doors=&style_flag=2&cardist=46
The search is over!!!
Are you serious? That thing is badass but doesn't fit the economic requirement you had. I love those things, you can actually fit 4'X8' plywood inside.
Notice the winking smiley up there.
Several promising Mazda MPVs have hit the area market, so they are in consideration now.
I figured it was a joke but wasn't sure. I was actually thinking about getting one of those beasts when I was considering doing a whole bunch of home improvement. Those things can haul more than most modern SUV's and small trucks.
Tell me more about the time you spent driving the rented MPV.
Rented it to drive from Nebraska back east hauling stuff from my mothers house. I tend to take corners fast and it drove more like a small car than a van. Even on the trip back loaded to the gills with crap it handled well, I was impressed. Ghostrider owns one so you might want to PM him for some more detailed feedback.
Thanks Westy!
Saturns are out of the picture on all fronts.