Which Car? Oodie and Subaru guys come in

[SilverAudiMike]

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?)

[zeitgeist57]

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...

[RyM3rC]

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

[Not Brian]

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

[JaSSon]

Seconded for the V70R, if you can find one. Then B8 S4 Avant.

[ImUrOBGYN]

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.

[Aaron]

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.

[Bam]

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.

[Ramsey]

Gotta go with the Vo

[EssFo]

Forester XT?

 

http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2009/08/29/18/00/2005_subaru_forester-pic-65262.jpeg

[El Karacho1647545492]

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.

[Not Brian]

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i23/jeff_bennion/Lesbians/2233425468_c05318c849.jpg

[zeitgeist57]

Brian, get a fucking Volvo R already...

[Not Brian]

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.

[Patterson]

Audi vs. Subaru, really?

 

Hands down you go with the Volvo.

[mattvr4]

WRX, I am fairly sure you work in my building and I have stated my reasons for wrx ha.

[thorne]

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.

[Not Brian]

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

[Sparky]

I know of a Nogaro Blue 04 S4 Avant for sale

[PRD2BDF]

Should look for a 9-3 TurboX Sportcombi. Incredibly rare and sexy.

[BrendanB]

Volvo V70R

[CRed05]

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).

[6 Speed S4]

I know of a Nogaro Blue 04 S4 Avant for sale

 

I like!

[Not Brian]

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.

[IVRINGS]

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.