I Didn't Know It Could Do That!

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
11/05/2018 at 08:59 • Filed to: None

I didn’t know the f31 Touring had an rear window that opens separate from the back door. I want one even more now.

pic if from !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! forum post about the owner’s experience making his 328xiT a weekend warrior.

DISCUSSION (20)

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
11/05/2018 at 09:25

Instructor (looking around): “So... Where’s your car?”
Me: “I’m driving this sexy beast!”
Instructor: “A station wagon? ok... What’s it got, straight 6, V8?”
Me: “4 cylinder. 2 liter.”
Instructor: “Oh... Manual?”
Me: “Automatic. 8 speed.”
Instructor (disgusted and confused face): “ok... Rear wheel drive?”
Me: “All-wheel, xdrive.”
Instructor: “Alright, well, what kinda tires are you running, PS2s?”
Me: “Runflats.”
Instructor: “My God, do you at least have track pads on?”
Me: “Actually... no, street pads”
Instructor: “Did you take the groceries out before you came here?”
Me: “I just took out the baby seat!”
Instructor: “haha, ok, well I guess you run what you brung.”

That is just hilarious!
This is my affordable (Around $25K) dream family car- 328i/330i Xdrive with the M sport package in this exact Estoril Blue. I know it’s not as dynamic as the E90 I had nor does the engine sound as good and rev as smooth but I don’t care because BMW wagon . Or, If they decide to release it here, will wait for the G21 version to come to the used market because it seems to be a much better car overall.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
11/05/2018 at 09:31

Kinja'd!!!

“Neat.”

- NUMMI plant worker, 2 003

Rock Bottom > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
11/05/2018 at 09:50

This was a sorta common feature of SUVs until the CUV revolution. My 2003 Grand Cherokee and 1991 Explorer both do this, but my 1991 Cherokee doesn’t. It’s neat to see it on a rakish wagon. Well found, HSV!

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
11/05/2018 at 10:00

I think that the Honda Pilot and the GM full size suvs have the opening back glass too.

Ash78, voting early and often > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/05/2018 at 10:00

TIL about 2 cars. This needs to be on every wagon.

functionoverfashion > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
11/05/2018 at 10:10

Indeed, my E46 wagon does the same with the rear window . The key has a separate button that just pops that open, too.

Also in that forum post, he shows putting his track tires etc. in the back - in mine, you don’t even need to fold down the rear seat to fit a set of tires in the back, which is absolutely brilliant.

There was a car exactly like that for sale for a while at a place near me. I was extremely tempted, but didn’t need to spend $30k on a car to say the least. I mean, it was a 328xi wagon M-sport, same color and everything. Now I want that car even more.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Rock Bottom
11/05/2018 at 10:12

yeah, I know its not a new idea, but its one I like a lot. Except on 2000 Fords, because they used cheap aluminum for the hinges so they always fail.

Sovande > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
11/05/2018 at 10:20

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the benefit of this feature? I get that the dog can stick it’s head out, but what real world benefit does this offer?

*Wagon owner

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > functionoverfashion
11/05/2018 at 10:20

This is the one ive had my eye on fro awhile. M sport, cold weather package, Dark red with tan interior, which is a pretty rare color combo, and one I’m fond of. icing on the cake for me is, its a diesel. lots of torque, 35+mpg, and the option to add a tuner and exhaust if I want to later. P lus the panoramic sunroof is nice . https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/ctd/d/very-beautiful-luxury-sports/6739569739.html

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Sovande
11/05/2018 at 10:21

its.... neat.

I guess of you were hauling something long you can hang it out the window, but still close the hatch..

Sovande > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
11/05/2018 at 10:26

Ye ah but the window glass would just blow down and the exhaust gasses would just blow in... I tried to figure out a time when it would be useful, and I can’t. Maybe for a tall potted plant?

Kim Jong - Healthy > Sovande
11/05/2018 at 10:47

as an e39 touring owner that uses this option, I use it when I back into spots and don’t have enough room to open the hatch.

Sovande > Kim Jong - Healthy
11/05/2018 at 10:49

If you need to open the hatch, why would you back into a space that didn’t allow for room to open the hatch?

Kim Jong - Healthy > Sovande
11/05/2018 at 11:26

Have you ever lived in an apartment complex? parked in underground parking?

When you back into the spots against the wall, you don’t ha ve an option.

E90M3 > Sovande
11/05/2018 at 11:40

It was like this on my 1997 Explorer, I’d say half the time I just popped open the glass when I had to use the trunk. It might seem useless , but if you’ve got a small item it’s usually a lot easier and more convenient to just open the glass.

functionoverfashion > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
11/05/2018 at 11:54

Beautiful car. Can’t stand the ad!

The diesel is a good option too. I’d take either one.

For me, the 3-wagon has been just about perfect for daily driving, hauling stuff, kids, dogs, etc. and is still fun to drive. I don’t love the E9x generation but the F-generation is sweet. However, manuals are only available through about 2012 (the E9x gen I believe).

gmctavish needs more space > Sovande
11/05/2018 at 11:59

I think it’s intended to be easier access for small items, but it’s the most useful for shoving a few things like pillows and blanke ts between the hatch and the rest of what’s in the back when you’re packing the car really full on a trip. My dads car has a separate opening glass, mine doesn’t. I do miss it sometimes .

Sovande > Kim Jong - Healthy
11/05/2018 at 12:06

I park in an underground garage every day. I would think if I had something long/big in the back of my wagon I would plan accordingly. Maybe I wouldn’t back into a spot against a wall, for instance.

Kim Jong - Healthy > Sovande
11/05/2018 at 15:28

well when your car is lowered, for instance, it’s either back in, or tear my front bumper off on curbs/parking stumps.

Sovande > Kim Jong - Healthy
11/05/2018 at 15:37

Stop before you hit the parking stops? That’s what I do in my lowered car.