Second Child- Need a 4 seater
07-24-2005 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by SeaJeff
Test drove the M5 today for about an hour- very sweet ride. Faster than my 993 for sure, but much much heavier feeling. Also drove the Odyssey. Wow- i'm impressed. The 05 Touring was leather and about every bell and whistle you could imagine. The NAV integrates well into the car and is a shortcut for music functions, etc. All the electic doors/tailgates are incredibly handy. Back seats slide, fold, and scoot into what seems like a million configurations. Fully loaded? Just shy of 40,000. eek! Handling/performance on the Odyssey? bleh!
07-24-2005 | 06:41 AM
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if you do not want/need SUV, Audi A6 4.2 would be a good chice. it has 4wd (like u, i'm in WA and it's handy in rain and snow) and has nice power. i would have gotten a4/s4, if i did not need that space in the backseat.
07-24-2005 | 10:34 AM
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Check out the new Explorer -- 295HP (that's close) with a 6 speed trans -- pretty good package. I drove one the other day and the ride and performance are very good. SUV's are the ticket in my view, particularly if you have to deal with rotten weather.
07-24-2005 | 02:37 PM
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07-24-2005 | 03:07 PM
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From: yorba linda, ca
Originally Posted by Boris Teksler
i actually bought an old 190e 2.6l for driving some days. The thing is a tank!
Years ago I had a 93 190 2.6--loved that car! Not too big, sporty but most of all, very Mercedes-like, 'proper' Merecedes like. Reliable and built much like our 993's. The 190 is a great car!!
07-27-2005 | 04:26 PM
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MFunf. You won't be sorry. Have a look at a fellow Englishman's description:
http://www.pistonheads.com/members/s...sp?carId=10396
http://www.pistonheads.com/members/s...sp?carId=10396
07-27-2005 | 11:42 PM
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What I meant is to use existing guard red 993C4S as the family car and
buy another 993TT or 993RS depending on his preference (turbo or Sexy Naturally Asp Engine).
However I dont think he can find any RS in seattle therefore IMHO he should get the TT.
buy another 993TT or 993RS depending on his preference (turbo or Sexy Naturally Asp Engine).
However I dont think he can find any RS in seattle therefore IMHO he should get the TT.
