hpfiend Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Hey all- Now that I have school drop off duty I have been driving my 2001 Outback Wagon H6 3.0 outside of the winter season. The more I drive it, I enjoy it further. I actually just got a set of BBS wheels for it with the thought I could use them on an 818 someday. Starting to have the crazy idea of selling the c5z and making the subie into a sleeper wagon. If the 2010 or 2011+ CTS-V wagon or sedan was AWD I would already have it. I am basically looking like for a 4 door winter capable version of my c5z. The wife's Acura RL is actually pretty close with some boost, stiffer suspension and a diet. The only car that comes to mind right now that really excites me is the Audi RS7 and its quite a bit out of my price range. I found an old video of an 80s or 90s S2 quattro with 800 HP and a four door version of that might be a really fun project if such a beast exists. Subaru Legacy GT also intrigues me but I think the boxer 4 is too limited in power. The Jetta VR6 may be a good one also but I remember the drivetrain issues shanton had. Just looking for casual thoughts or opinions... Maybe I should actually start working on the gremlin again rather than think about starting a new project- this is truly a sickness... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 BMW 335 iX? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 ooh good one! I didn't know they had an AWD version of the 335! I wonder how they are for reliabililty/maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 B5 S4 if building a car. B8 s4 if bolt on type thing. B8 can be had in 20s now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Pretty sure they make an AWD 535xi too if you need more room. Biggest question here is budget. There are a lot of big fast sedans but the AWD limits the choices quite a bit. For instance a nice,older E55 can be had for mid to high teen's these days it it's rear drive. We drive ours year round with snow tires in the winter without issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Pretty sure they make an AWD 535xi too if you need more room. Biggest question here is budget. There are a lot of big fast sedans but the AWD limits the choices quite a bit. For instance a nice,older E55 can be had for mid to high teen's these days it it's rear drive. We drive ours year round with snow tires in the winter without issue I do not shovel my driveway or have any plans to start so awd or 4x4 is a necessity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 So you have an old outback and you're looking to replace your Corvette with a Winter car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 So you have an old outback and you're looking to replace your Corvette with a Winter car? Brian's starting a new book series. A Dummies Guide to Thread Distillation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Wait until the Jeep GC TrackHawk comes out. Hellcat motor AWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 I got sidetracked earlier and didn't finish my reply... As far as budget I would like to end up with a car that has awd and does the quarter as fast as the c5z if not faster with potential for more for about the same money as my h6 outback and c5z are currently worth. I guess that means about 25k? Regarding the hellcat cherokee, I don't buy new cars anymore, I am too mechanically inclined to suffer that much depreciation. I would consider the new focus RS if it wasn't so small for sure with that being said. Regarding snow tires on a rwd car- besides my laziness regarding the driveway issue- I would hate to get stuck with 2 or 3 small kids in the car (depending on the day). I drove my 435 hp supercharged h/c/I fox body year round for 4 years on all seasons- I only got stuck once and fortunately it was in my neighborhood. Regarding the newer Audis b5/b8 I have only heard terrible things about suspension problems and expense of parts that don't last long? Maybe I am incorrect? And Brian, yes I only drove the corvette about 5 times this year and do not look forward to scraping the windshield this winter on the subie as we have a 2 car garage. When I drove the corvette daily 7-8 months out of the year it was worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 The evo's and wrx's are too small and from what I understand (not much) really pushing it to get into the low 12s/11s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 '12 Manual Wagon... http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-3-Series-328i-xDrive-/151842353937?forcerrptr=true&hash=item235a827311&item=151842353937 but not sure if they are fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) Oh that reminds me, what about one if those 90s TR Volvo wagons built up- didn't they have awd? Edit : I guess those wouldn't handle remotely close to a corvette. Edited October 10, 2015 by hpfiend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 I think a 335xi is about as close as you'll get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 It is looking that way for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Bmw 535xi wagon. M5 front bumper and they are the hotness. BMW 335D wagon. (Really small. 3 series is a tiny car even in wagon form) Audi allroad first gen wagon but don't buy unless you can do your own work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 What about the regal t? They're quick out of the box, can be had well within your budget and definitely could qualify as a "sleeper" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 B8 s4 if bolt on type thing. B8 can be had in 20s now. ^^ this. Add in some APR Goodies and it will hold it's own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Here's what I would do: Keep the vette, buy a better Winter car/truck. No ~25k awd ragwagon will be as loud and awesome.. and you'll have nothing but regret if you try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 I agree, this sounds like a way to spend a bunch of money on something old, unreliable and that handles meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 CLA AMG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 ooh good one! I didn't know they had an AWD version of the 335! I wonder how they are for reliabililty/maintenance. I love my 335, do basic bolt-ons and a tune and you're at 400rwhp. My car with just a tune went 13.1 @108 The New Golf R would be fun as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 The New Golf R would be fun as well. ^^ this. Seriously on the list of replacements for my wife. She likes the utility of an SUV / Van but prefers driving a car. Not quite as useful in size but the VW is a fun little car to scoot around in. Tuning it is easy and really wakes that shit up too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121485 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkside Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 I'd suggest a Sho. Fits into your price range and fairly easy to run 12's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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