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Old 11-02-2010, 05:05 PM   #1
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Should I Buy A Station Wagon?

Howdy, here's the backstory:

I have a Mercedes C36. My mother owns a Chrysler Town and Country and a New Beetle. I've been trying to sell the C36 for awhile. My mom only drives her New Beetle, but she's starting up a small business where she'll need to drive around small amounts of decorations. So she needs access to a vehicle with moderate cargo space. Also, I need a vehicle that can transport a drumset.

Of course, the most practical solution is to sell the C36 and then I drive the Town and Country for the most part except when my mom needs it. But let's be real: I am not driving a minivan as my main car.

Im thinking that if I am able to sell the C36 and the Town and Country, I buy something like a station wagon... something inbetween.

Is that sound logic? And if so, what're some good station wagons to look into? The only ones that seem to exist are Volvos and Outbacks.

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Old 11-02-2010, 05:17 PM   #2
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what's the budget? new/used? there are station wagons made by more makes than volvo or subaru. do a search.
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Old 11-02-2010, 05:58 PM   #4
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best wagons out their right now are( not in order )

Audi a4/s4 avant
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Old 11-02-2010, 06:13 PM   #7
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Wagons are cool as hell. I say go for it!
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thanks for the advice.

I'm definitely thinking used. I'm hoping to sell the Merc to recoup money. I guess my budget is however much I can sell the Town and Country for. It's an 04 I think, and it's got the DVD player and the works.
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Do it! Wagons are look great, are utilitarian, and handle WAAAAAYYYY better than SUV's. My choices would be either be a Subaru Legacy Wagon or an Audi A4 Avant. A6 Avant if I could afford it.

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Practical sleepers that will easily handle a drumset (I've tried) both with pretty decent power turbo engines

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My suggestion? Volvo wagon. Reliable, comfortable, safe as heck. You can get a 850 T5R wagon and still smoke ricers from the stoplight.

Otherwise, Mazda6 wagon?

EDIT: Oooh, what about a Saab 9-3 SportCombi? It's a pretty unique car.

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