OT: Which station wagon
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FWIW, my dad had an Allroad, and when it wasn't in the shop it was fun to drive. 2.7t, but had CONSTANT electrical problems...also, it eats gas ridiculously fast....Once again, it was probably just a lemon, but my dad is through with Audis for now as a result...
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Originally Posted by ventoGT
FWIW, my dad had an Allroad, and when it wasn't in the shop it was fun to drive. 2.7t, but had CONSTANT electrical problems...also, it eats gas ridiculously fast....Once again, it was probably just a lemon, but my dad is through with Audis for now as a result...
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I have a BMW 5 series wagon that I use as an every day driver and parts hauler, and I love it. I will replace it with another. Fold down those seats and I can fit 4 race tires and wheels, 3 large nitrogen bottles fit easily, front fenders fit for the trip to the paint shop... It drives great and at present has 244,000 miles!
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try S6 or the current B6 S4.
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If you're looking for something modestly priced check out the Passat wagon - it's an A6 in disguise and the one we have - 4motion system with stability control, out-quattros our A4. Not flashy or too sporting but that's not what it's for. After all, that's why we have Porsches
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My wife has a 2000 528IT with 5-speed. It is an excellent family wagon.
I added Jim Conforti air intake and software which noticeably increased
acceleration. We have had no problems at all except for a few broken cup
holders(they are very lame) and you can't beat the lines of the BMW.
I added Jim Conforti air intake and software which noticeably increased
acceleration. We have had no problems at all except for a few broken cup
holders(they are very lame) and you can't beat the lines of the BMW.
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WorldFresh, have you had the car smogged since installing the Conforti stuff? I was looking at that for my 528 but didn't know if it would pass. And those cupholders are extremely lame. My kids have taken out the ones in the back twice just getting in and out of the car. And the ones in the front are not really well suited to lateral g forces - i.e., hard right turn followed by coffee in lap.
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I've tossed a couple of cups myself. I have'nt had to smog it yet, but I don't think I'll have any
problems. If I do, it will be very easy to change back to stock. The install of the intake was very easy and the "SHARK" software is suppose to save your original factory settings. and it only took about 15 minutes to load the software. Plug and Play!
problems. If I do, it will be very easy to change back to stock. The install of the intake was very easy and the "SHARK" software is suppose to save your original factory settings. and it only took about 15 minutes to load the software. Plug and Play!
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Originally Posted by AC.
I am thinking of getting a used station wagon for my wife, we have been considering an 02 MB E320 or 02 BMW 525T. Can you guys tell me the pros and cons. I have not owned a new MB in a while and never owned any BMW at all.
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The one great thing about Audis is buying used....they have poor resale value so you can get a pretty good bargain vs. MB and BMWs which hold value much better. You also get 4WD which isn't available with the other brands unless you step up to an E500 Estate (esp the AMG Estate
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I'm in the same situation. Have considered the MB and the BMW. I am disappointed that BMW never made a 530iT wagon in the last series (not the mid 90's wagon). That engine would be better suited (225 hp) than the 175 hp in the 525, I know the 528 had 190+ hp but they stopped making that in 2000. The 540iT is another consideration. The latest generation MB E class wagon is nice looking, but probably a bit soft as far as having a sporty feel to it. Have had the v70 turbo Volvo and the build quality could not be worse, couln't wait to get rid of it and you want to talk about poor resale! I've heard good thing about the Audi wagons but can't get beyond the looks of them except for the A4 or S4 which are very small inside. Follow up and let us know which wagon you buy, good luck.