SilverAudiMike Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 It's been a year with the S4 and I think it's time for a change. Getting an itch for a "performance" wagon so I can haul my bike stuff, dog, etc. I really want B7 RS4 or B8 S4, but trying to be reasonable and not finance a car with 60k+ miles. Here are my choices. Looking for poll responses and reasons why. I'm sure there are plenty on both sides that can weigh in. If I'm missing something obvious let me know. Requirements: Manual Euro/Japanese only All wheel drive sub $20k, the closer to $10k the better as I will be wanting to get that out of the S4 B8 A4 s-line B8 A4 s-line avant A3 s-line WRX wagon 02-04? Legacy wagon (lame?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 If you don't need a ton of space, I like the Saab 9-2X for being a WRX wagon but slightly more obscure in the used market... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Every time I get in a subaru after being in an Audi I cringe. I don't remember seeing a b8 s-line avant, but that wouldn't be half bad. Might be kind of sluggish with a 4-banger though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 (edited) Volvo V70R - 300hp 5cyl turbo, awd, 6mt. They were made from '04-'07 though, so finding one under 60k miles may be difficult. http://swotti.starmedia.com/tmp/swotti/cacheDJCWCG==/imgv70r2.jpg http://motoburg.com/images/volvo-v70-r-04.jpg http://www.gotbroken.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/2007-volvo-s60-t5-cockpit-interior-view-588x441.jpg Edited August 31, 2013 by Not Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Seconded for the V70R, if you can find one. Then B8 S4 Avant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Seconded for the V70R, if you can find one. Then B8 S4 Avant. They're out there. For under 60k mi though, is another thing. I came so very close to picking one up recently but was worried about the cost of maintenance coming up given its milage and I ultimately nutted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 No B8 Avant's came in manual. B8 S4 didn't come in avant. A3 with AWD didn't come in manual. What B8 are you getting for close to 10k? I'd find the nicest B7 A4 Sline Avant I could find, 2.0T Manual, with the titanium package preferably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 A3's probably gonna be on the small side for what you're looking for. We've got an A3 sline but its not big by any means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Gotta go with the Vo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Forester XT? http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2009/08/29/18/00/2005_subaru_forester-pic-65262.jpeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Forester XT? http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2009/08/29/18/00/2005_subaru_forester-pic-65262.jpeg when you put the style of that next to the V70R, I think the Volvo is the clear winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i23/jeff_bennion/Lesbians/2233425468_c05318c849.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Brian, get a fucking Volvo R already... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 They're out there. For under 60k mi though, is another thing. I came so very close to picking one up recently but was worried about the cost of maintenance coming up given its milage and I ultimately nutted out. I would rather find one over 100k miles with the timing belt/maintenance done over a pricier one with 60k-80k miles, since that job alone is over a grand and anything past an oil change I guess you have to find a Volvo-specific shop to fuck around with those cars. Brian, get a fucking Volvo R already... Been looking for the right one for two years now. Every time I find one, they want like $5k over book value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Audi vs. Subaru, really? Hands down you go with the Volvo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattvr4 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 WRX, I am fairly sure you work in my building and I have stated my reasons for wrx ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Stay away from 02wrx's shit avoid 2 liters all together they are all turning into fucking DSM's. They are ran hard put away wet. It's rare to see a clean 02-05WRX. If you can find a RARE GOOD Car consider yourself lucky and I'l have a prepurchase inspection done. Outback XT 2.5turbo or Legacy GT Wagon's are typically is much better shape. Though if you get one do the Banjo Repair right away. anything past 50K and if it has them turbo won't last But VF52's (09+ wrx's) are bolt on minus tuning. Personally I would get a FX35 over ether of those. Just tuned one friday and they are nice to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Three manual/turbo wagons I found in/around Ohio under $20k. I'd drive that WRX, but I wouldn't pay $18k for it. A V70R trumps all of them anyways. http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=338916822 http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=351243378 http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=354029696 Browse here: http://forums.swedespeed.com/forumdisplay.php?34-FWD-AWD-Cars-For-Sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 I know of a Nogaro Blue 04 S4 Avant for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Should look for a 9-3 TurboX Sportcombi. Incredibly rare and sexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanB Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Volvo V70R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'd suggest passing on the Volvo. It's not a bad car, but a B8 A4 is a much better car. The Volvo has grandma seats, shitty clutch pedal feel, goofy shifter, the worst turning radius I've ever seen (it's really fucking awful). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I know of a Nogaro Blue 04 S4 Avant for sale I like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'd suggest passing on the Volvo. It's not a bad car, but a B8 A4 is a much better car. The Volvo has grandma seats, shitty clutch pedal feel, goofy shifter, the worst turning radius I've ever seen (it's really fucking awful). I can agree with most of that, except a B8 A4 under $20k with <60k miles will most likely not be worth buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 I bet he is talking about Will's car. http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/4041680894.html He is keeping the valve high to keep tire kickers away, but is willing to take less. Very clean car. I just wished it was a 2.0T instead so I wouldn't have two 4.2s in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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