So...VW might be buying my wagon

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
04/20/2016 at 17:43 • Filed to: None

I need good replacement suggestions:

Wagon

High 20's freeway mileage minimum

Less than $30,000

Not a Toyota or Honda (don’t ask me why)

no more than 75,000 miles

I was thinking TSX wagon

CPO Volvo

but I’m having a hard time finding a Volvo in my price range.

DISCUSSION (61)

TheHondaBro > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 17:47

Not a Toyota or Honda

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HammerheadFistpunch > TheHondaBro
04/20/2016 at 17:48

Yeah, makes no sense to me but my wife really doesn’t like Toyota’s or Honda’s...whatever. I’m also aware of the irony of Acura...but I’m hoping to just ride out the fact that she doesn’t realize they are the same thing.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 17:50

That’s too bad because this is the perfect opportunity to rescue a 4x4 Tercel wagon.

Future next gen S2000 owner > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 17:51

A4 Avant

3 Series wagon

XC70

If you don’t get this V60, I may cry.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/…

E-Class wagon. Although this may stretch the highway mileage.

HammerheadFistpunch > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
04/20/2016 at 17:51

There shall be no rescuing of any vehicles for her. In her eyes my land cruiser is a rescue.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 17:51

TSX wagon is a great idea, but don’t tell her it’s a fancy Honda I guess.

Bytemite > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 17:51

Is300 Sportcross!?!

HammerheadFistpunch > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
04/20/2016 at 17:52

yeah, thats the plan...now if i could only find one local to me.

HammerheadFistpunch > Bytemite
04/20/2016 at 17:52

Tempting. A little tight in the back seat and probably getting harder to find low mile examples...also high 20's on the freeway may be pushing it a little.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 17:53

That’s how my wife feels about all of my cars...

What! THAT’S IT! Pontiac Vibe! 30 mpgs, effectively a wagon, “not” a Toyota wink wink. But takata airbag...............

McChiken116 - Patrick H. > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 17:54

The BMW 328D wagon is the single best car they have made. Used ones are less than 30 for sure

7:07 > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 17:54

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nermal > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 17:55

What about a Subaru of some sort? You can get one of the smaller ones new for < $30k if you go easy on the options, or a nicer one that is slightly used.

HammerheadFistpunch > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
04/20/2016 at 17:55

not high on my list, even the GT is underpowered at altitude.

MultiplaOrgasms > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 17:55

Passat TDI.

HammerheadFistpunch > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
04/20/2016 at 17:55

it would fit into her german car vibe...hmm

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 17:56

They’re pretty uncommon. But they look so right. But they push, if not surpass, 20k. Although a low mileage example would be worth it.

HammerheadFistpunch > 7:07
04/20/2016 at 17:57

Kinja'd!!!

No, no Chysler products for me. I’m trying to get something MORE reliable than a VW

Ash78, voting early and often > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 17:57

Uh...brand new Golf Sportwagen 1.8t, plus a chip to take it from 170hp to 250hp (I just learned about this yesterday, it's insane the jump in power). Bonus: They should be almost giving them away right now :D

Bytemite > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 17:57

Yeah thats true..but you get Lexus reliability...that is worth its weight in gold. Plus Lexus leather and quality fit. And 2JZ smooth ass I6 engine. Plus rare.

HammerheadFistpunch > nermal
04/20/2016 at 17:58

I had a forester xt we both liked. She doesn’t like Outbacks though. maybe a standard Forester with 5 speed, it would be nice to keep a manual in the garage.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 17:58

Hmm unless you want a Dodge Magnum, I think she’s going to force your hand and get something German again...

HammerheadFistpunch > MultiplaOrgasms
04/20/2016 at 17:58

getting away from VW

MultiplaOrgasms > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 17:59

HammerheadFistpunch > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
04/20/2016 at 17:59

I don’t minds spending 20-25 on a low mile example because I know it will return decent mileage and last.

HammerheadFistpunch > Ash78, voting early and often
04/20/2016 at 18:00

Its...a thought. I’m sure I could swing a great deal on one but they don’t offer a manual with the 1.8t AND vtex. Vtex or something like it is a must with the young’uns.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 18:02

More reliable than a VW, yet by eliminating Honda and Toyota you’re forced to choose between BMW, Audi, Volvo, and so on... Pretty scarce on modern American wagons in general.

Elantra Touring?

HammerheadFistpunch > MultiplaOrgasms
04/20/2016 at 18:04

Kinja'd!!!

HammerheadFistpunch > Bytemite
04/20/2016 at 18:05

All great points. If I can find one I will look. I really wanted one about 5 years ago. Shame about the 5AT only though.

McChiken116 - Patrick H. > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 18:06

I loved the one my parents had. Good to drive, comfortable, and gets ridiculous gas milage.

Phyrxes once again has a wagon! > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 18:07

And you beat me to posting this, nothing new jumps out at me.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 18:08

Down by me in Florida XC70s are kinda rare to show up with low mileage. Usually you can find a CPO 2013 (now just coming off lease) for about $30k

I almost got a CPO2012 XC70 T6 with 53k miles for $27k

Volvo CPO is awesome. Maybe a V60?

BobintheMtns > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 18:09

Excellent Kanye gif

Bytemite > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 18:09

Yeah that is quite a shame but then again your wife is also going to drive it so not too bad for your situation. It at least has that manual shifting option too.

HammerheadFistpunch > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
04/20/2016 at 18:11

v60 could work.

HammerheadFistpunch > Bytemite
04/20/2016 at 18:11

well my wife drives the manual wagon now, she likes it.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 18:11

Time for a Focus ST. They are at Carmax all day long for about 20k.

http://www.carmax.com/enus/view-car/…

7:07 > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 18:11

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BobintheMtns > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 18:11

You should just put the $5000 into the suspension on your sportwagen

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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 18:12

A4 wagon! Oh sorry, “allroad."

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 18:13

We’ve got a 2015 Premier Plus V60 T5 Drive-E. When we got it the car had 19k miles. Fully loaded with BLIS, parking sensors, upgraded sound system, heated seats, and some other goodies, $26k with warranty.

But then again down in South Florida there isn’t as much demand so they go for less.

MultiplaOrgasms > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 18:17

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MultiplaOrgasms > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 18:19

Euro spec 1G-FE 6MT.

My citroen won't start > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 18:19

I think the best choices are XC70 or Outback. Shame the V60 X-Cross whatever isn’t available, it is roughly the same size as your VW and has (some) off road prowess.

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HammerheadFistpunch > My citroen won't start
04/20/2016 at 18:20

V60 is fine for me, we don’t need AWD for this car. it would be a nice bonus, but not needed.

Phyrxes once again has a wagon! > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 18:56

And you beat me to posting this, as our TDI is my car we actually had a discussion over dinner about the fact that while we both enjoy being a MT only household that it shouldn’t be a deal-breaker for finding a replacement in the event of a buyback. Given a little one and another on the way I think we would likely go the CPO route as well.

Spaceball-Two > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 19:06

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Mazda 3?

Tom McParland > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 19:47

Seems silly but why not a MK7 Sportwagen with the 1.8. Still plenty of room, good MPGs, and I’m sure you can get a sweet deal on a well equipped new one.

HammerheadFistpunch > Tom McParland
04/20/2016 at 20:03

It’s on the list

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 20:21

I know we went over this once before, but the 2015 GSW was available with a 1.8T, V-Tex, and a manual. I know it exists because I test drove one in Tornado red with cornsilk V-Tex and loved it but someone paid asking price while I was still working on getting a deal. Perhaps you could find a 2015 out there? Probably would be low miles, maybe a repo.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > HammerheadFistpunch
04/20/2016 at 20:29

3 things.

1. My wife and I were looking at CPO XC70's in 2013, but they hold value really well and we couldn’t find one in out price range. We went with a brand new Outback. Probably the closest thing out there to the Volvo. Maybe she’ll come around with a test drive?

2. I have a base model Forester with a stick. Ended up with it last year after comparing with the GSW, Tiguan, Countryman, Renegade, and a CC (because I was willing to sacrifice hatch for that shape). I adore it.

3. The 2014+ Forester is actually a 6-speed now. It is basically geared like a 5-speed with another tall gear for economy on the highway. I've been averaging 27 MPG in mixed driving and over 30 on the highway in 6th.