Driving This Until Next Week

"Travis Okulski" (travis)
12/19/2013 at 12:01 • Filed to: Test Drive, Jalopnik Reviews

These are my matte silver twin turbo V8 wagon wheels until Christmas. I've !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , but will be getting in a lot of seat time in the next week. What questions can I answer?

!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!

I'll pop back throughout the week since I've only driven it about five miles thus far.

DISCUSSION (64)

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:02

How many cases of beer can you smuggle across state lines?

Fred (FreddsterExprs) > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:03

Is it a seven seater? I always loved the idea of a AMG Wagon with the fold-up third seat row.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:04

Something something Automatch wagon-boner selling children abducting Travis stealing car...

Travis Okulski > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/19/2013 at 12:04

Not sure going from state to state qualifies as smuggling.

For Sweden > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:04

Is this the only example currently in the United States?

Travis Okulski > Fred (FreddsterExprs)
12/19/2013 at 12:04

It is not.

Travis Okulski > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
12/19/2013 at 12:05

I debated posting this because I figured he'd stalk me around NJ and murder me for it.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:05

It is if you go to Ohio, damn hidden compartments...

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:06

How much bigger does it make your penis?

Travis Okulski > For Sweden
12/19/2013 at 12:06

Nope! I drove a white one before.

Though I'm not sure on privately owned ones. Haven't seen one of them yet.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:08

So, what you're saying is that this "checking in" isn't actually for updates about the driving experience, but more about verifying that you're still alive?

Jayhawk Jake > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:08

I expect a tally of 'soccer mom' or related remarks

Travis Okulski > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
12/19/2013 at 12:09

I can't stand.

Travis Okulski > Jayhawk Jake
12/19/2013 at 12:09

I won't be able to hear those comments over all the horsepower.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:09

It actually does, you can't transport alcohol across state lines. I think a case is around the limit.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:09

Impressive.

EL_ULY > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:13

does it feel heavy?

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:15

Can we expect a full review of this? I know you weren't too impressed last time.

Also, I tried to make a clever comment but I'm just too awe-struck by that wagon, it's gorgeous.

offroadkarter > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:17

Does it make you feel better than others around you?

Slave2anMG > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:18

Is the transmission still slower than a 1980 diesel Rabbit?

Jayhawk Jake > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:18

Kinja'd!!!

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:18

What license palte frame is on that plate? Looks like it is from my local dealer

Travis Okulski > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma
12/19/2013 at 12:19

Full review for sure. I think it'll shine on the road more than it did on track.

Travis Okulski > Slave2anMG
12/19/2013 at 12:19

Yes. So slooooow.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:19

How can I convince my fiance that the E55 JBH is thinking of selling is much better than a wedding as it's the perfect family hauler.

Also I'd be much gentler than Automatch, sooo if you can tell me where you're keeping that car I'd be super appreciative...

Travis Okulski > offroadkarter
12/19/2013 at 12:19

100 percent.

Travis Okulski > EL_ULY
12/19/2013 at 12:19

On track it did, yes.

Slave2anMG > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:20

So...the inevitable question is would a manual be better? Or a better programmed/functioning auto box?

Takuro Spirit > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:20

FL plates in NY? Don't get towed.

Travis Okulski > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
12/19/2013 at 12:21

Seriously? That's lame.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:22

I agree. Can't wait to hear what you think!

atomic8778 > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:22

How's the range on it? I mean I know it's not gonna get great MPGs but is the range at least decent?

Travis Okulski > Takuro Spirit
12/19/2013 at 12:29

I have a parking space in NJ. I'm no newb.

Travis Okulski > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
12/19/2013 at 12:30

I didn't look closely at it, but I assume it just says AMG on it.

Travis Okulski > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
12/19/2013 at 12:30

Uhhhhh. Good luck with that.

Travis Okulski > atomic8778
12/19/2013 at 12:30

I'll get back to you!

Travis Okulski > Slave2anMG
12/19/2013 at 12:31

Better programmed autobox or something like the SLS Black's trans would work wonders.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:31

Yeah, PA is worse as they consider even one bottle as illegal. I think they're still from Prohibition.

NSA > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:32

Don't speed.

Our powers are more immense than you could even think.

atomic8778 > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:34

Thanks!

Ya know, it supposedly being a practical wagon, I would hope it's at least halfway decent. I know she be a thirsty one, but I don't think it's unreasonable to hope for at least 400 miles.

joemcm > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:34

The wagons are all AWD, right? And if that is right, does the AWD hamper its ability to ruin all the tires?

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:34

Dammit, my dreams of a 500bhp wagon dashed because of Travis's selfish will to live... Where is your Christmas spirit man?

Leadbull > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 12:36

Does this one have a rear-facing third row?

If it does, does this improve your "game"?

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > NSA
12/19/2013 at 12:36

Oh great, everyone put away the coke and hookers. The fun police have arrived...

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
12/19/2013 at 12:53

Nah, just Amish

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 13:08

Lol ok.. My local dealer puts similar plates on...
I figured the license plate frame is the last thing on your mind when driving that beast.

Victorious Secret > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 13:13

I'm already behind you.

No sudden moves.

J. Walter Weatherman > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 13:18

How useable is the power on your daily drive? Can you really take advantage of it around town without looking like a complete asshole? Or is it one of those cars where it is nice to know the power is there, but you don't really get to have fun with it unless you are on a track?

Tom McParland > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 13:20

I will find you Travis....

Will

Find

You

Kinja'd!!!

Tom McParland > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 13:22

HOLY SHIT! Please come to Atlantic City, I promise I won't kidnap you and steal the wagon.

Stef Schrader > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 13:26

You know exactly what I'm going to ask.

Kinja'd!!!

How many Puffalumps can it carry?

Tekamul > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 13:29

When you point the nose East, and mash the go pedal, can you notice the change in the rotational speed of the earth?

I only ask because we're running on, like, 4 hours of daylight today. I could use a little more.

Crocket Bernet > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/19/2013 at 13:40

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Crocket Bernet
12/19/2013 at 13:41

kinja'd

Crocket Bernet > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/19/2013 at 13:44

Kinja'd!!!

The best part is that that's what happened when I recommended your post. Ohhh kinja.

Travis Okulski > Tekamul
12/19/2013 at 14:00

Let me try and help.

Travis Okulski > joemcm
12/19/2013 at 14:01

It's not an oversteer machine anymore, if that's what you mean. Wheelspin isn't a thing for it either.

Travis Okulski > Tom McParland
12/19/2013 at 14:01

No.

Tom McParland > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 14:03

Then you leave me no choice Travis...

I haven't thought the second part out yet. :D

Seriously enjoy the wagon, I really look forward to the write-up. And there better not be any tread left on those tires young man.

ncarlucci10 > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 14:07

I am trading in my RS5 at the beginning of spring and buying one of these. Am I making a good choice?

Travis Okulski > Tom McParland
12/19/2013 at 14:31

It's all wheel drive.

I'm also not a yobbo that will ruining tires on the road.

Tom McParland > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 14:32

Easy there bud... I was just messing with you.

Travis Okulski > Tom McParland
12/19/2013 at 14:48

See, mine wasn't an aggressive tone, but that's what happens when you don't hear me say it! Should have put in a bunch of smiley faces.

Tom McParland > Travis Okulski
12/19/2013 at 15:05

Can we just blame Kinja and move on :)

Kinja'd!!!