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"CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever" (carsoffortlangley) 08/17/2019 at 19:31 • Filed to: None

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We picked out a CX-3 replacement today. New Mazda3 Sport GT is SO NICE. But, $32K (CAD) is far to much for us. We then looked at Subaru Imprezas and found a nice lease return with 1500 miles for $21K (CAD), but goddamn those are shitty cars.

We then test drove a VW Golf Sportwagon 4Motion and wow. I don’t like VW, but I have to admit...its really nice. And wagons rule.

So, if all goes as planned, we will own a VW Sportwagon by the end of the month.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/17/2019 at 19:37

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Was AWD a prerequisite ? If not, d id you take a look at the Elantra GT? I’ve alwa ys thought the curr ent Elantra GT is a sharp looking hatch and the interior seems like a pretty decent place to be as well. If I had the money for a new car, one would seriously be on my list!

Not a crossover or wagon, no, but it’s a larger hatchback, so would still be pretty practical I’d think. It actually has more space with the rear seats folded down than the CX-3 does! 55 cubic feet to the CX-3's 44!

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 08/17/2019 at 19:38

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Were hoping for a ton more room. The wagon is like,.triple the cx3 in space

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/17/2019 at 19:40

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That’s a good choice (mind you I’ve owned a VW since 2002 so I might be biased).  If it helps you getting used to the idea of owning a VW ...pretend it’s a Skoda.

GoodIdeaAtTheTime > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/17/2019 at 19:41

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Coworker just bought an golf alltrack. He loves it

His Stigness > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/17/2019 at 19:42

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DO IT 

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > His Stigness 08/17/2019 at 19:43

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I think we will! You were a major reason we even looked. 

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/17/2019 at 19:43

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Good choice. I LOVED LOVED mine, the 1.8t is awesome and tuneable, and the interior is light years ahead of anything else in its price. It was just as reliable as any Subaru or Honda I’ve owned in recent memory. The seats are a bit hard, but what cars’ aren’t, these days.

Edit: if you get one with a sunroof, make sure they dump a few gallons of water over it before you sign the papers. They either leak right away or they don’t; and don’t let yourself find out the hard way. 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/17/2019 at 19:45

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CB > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/17/2019 at 19:45

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Sweet!

dogisbadob > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/17/2019 at 19:50

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You guys get a bunch of cool cars we don’t get down here.

Like the B-Class, Mazda5, and Kia Rondo

SpeedSix > dogisbadob 08/17/2019 at 20:15

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And we never got the Chevrolet SS, Buick Regal TourX,  or Jaguar XF Sportbrake.

dogisbadob > SpeedSix 08/17/2019 at 20:30

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WHAT? I thought wagons were more popular up there! So that’s a surprise

I know Mercedes sells some wagons up there that we don’t get.

jminer > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/17/2019 at 20:49

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I’ve got a 2014 TDI wagon and I absolutely love it. It’s obviously not the exact same as what you’re after but I have been blown away in terms of build quality and fit & finish compared to the Ford’s I’ve been driving for years.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/17/2019 at 20:52

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Not too much of a difference actually! Th e Golf has 30 cubic feet of trunk space without the seats folded, and the Elantra GT has 24 cubic feet without them folded....not as big a gap between the two as I’d have thought! Still more in the Golf though. :)

Future Heap Owner > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/17/2019 at 20:54

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Welcome to the wagon club!

How many days until insurance cashes you out?

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Future Heap Owner 08/17/2019 at 20:59

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7 hopefully

zipfuel > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 08/17/2019 at 21:07

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I hope that’s the case now cos mine leaked after about 5 years when the rear drains plugged up and started flowing into the spare wheel well instead. 10 years later they’ve probably v fixed that.

The Pano roof is awesome even though mine has also been a bit of a PITA.

I love my wagon but would suggest looking at the extended warranty if you plan to keep it around a while.

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/17/2019 at 21:09

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Welcome to the dark side.  You’re in good company.

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/17/2019 at 21:11

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The VWs are very nice places to be.  I’m smitten with the Audi’s but I wouldn’t turn down a good Golf R either.  You’ll enjoy it.  

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > zipfuel 08/17/2019 at 21:13

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By those dates, I’m guessing you have a Mk6?All sunroofs run the risk of plugging and leaking; clearing them out is just regular maintenance. The Mk7 ones leak due to poorly drilled roof rack screws and pinch welds on the roof plate. Either the car was welded properly or it wasn’t; fixing a bad car requires exposing  the roof sheet metal.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/17/2019 at 21:29

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Yay wagons! I love my sport wagon, so much better to drive on the curvy roads out to the beach. 

zipfuel > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 08/17/2019 at 21:42

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Oooh that’s  worse

Mine’s a Mk5: yeah all my problems were plumbing related, blockages and bad adhesive. Then the sunshade fell off....

Svend > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/17/2019 at 21:43

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Congrats.

Looks like I’m the only one with the VW estate, without VW badges and larger car but unsporty.

I hope you enjoy your VW Golf Sportwagen. 

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/17/2019 at 22:10

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I’ve hoped for worse depreciation on the 4Motion wagons because they seem like a good buy but so far they haven’t fallen a ton.

If you end up with one I look forward to hearing about the day to day with it.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/17/2019 at 23:03

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Next Oppo car of the year?

vicali > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/17/2019 at 23:25

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Pretty sweet, one of the young guys at work ordered in a manual 2019 sport wagon in white. They just got it a few weeks ago. He had them keep the stock wheels and put some nice wheels on. It looks pretty good.

He went from a mitsu Legnum so its funny seeing him trying to get back into lhd..  

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/18/2019 at 00:31

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Mk7s are such nice cars. I’d still like one when it’s time for the e90 to get replaced. 

Longtime Lurker > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/18/2019 at 03:41

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I test drove a 3door Golf last year. I was impressed with how nice it was. It's a good thing it will primarily be your wife's car else you'll want to mod it.

His Stigness > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/18/2019 at 09:23

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That checks out. We're not related and complete strangers so why not check out the car. 

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > His Stigness 08/18/2019 at 10:27

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Lol. It was more your love of VW

Forrest > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/18/2019 at 12:17

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Welcome to MK7 nation. 

Forrest > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/18/2019 at 12:18

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Are you getting the manual? Is it brown?

Lol...

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Forrest 08/18/2019 at 13:14

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Automatic sadly. It's for my wife. No idea on colour yet.  Whatever is out there I guess

Spasoje > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/18/2019 at 15:44

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Nice choice ! Had one of those as a service loaner for a day, very impress e d .

His Stigness > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/18/2019 at 19:46

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Not sure where you got that idea. It couldn’t have anything to do with having three Golfs.

vicali > vicali 08/19/2019 at 17:32

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Oppenheimer - not missing my shitboxes anymore > dogisbadob 08/20/2019 at 07:06

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Come to UK, we have all of that here.

But driving a £1500 shitbox is more fun