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03-03-2014, 12:59 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Toronto, ON
Posts: 50
Car: 2001 E38 / 2010 E61
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Looking for input on a wagon
Hi guys, now that my E39 540iT is sold I'm looking for a newer wagon to replace it. My primary need is for to/from work transportation plus to the dog park with a 150lb dog. Might have another dog (same size) as well one day, so I have to consider that.
So far I have driven a bunch of E91 328xi Tourings (wasn't in love with the size or the ride) , and looked , but not driven 530XI and 535XI wagons. I've even toyed with the 550i idea.
I even drove a A6 wagon C6 (2008) which I liked the comfy ride quite a bit.
Just wondering if anyone can chime in on the maintenance side of an A6. I may even try an A4 (b7 or b8) wagon this weekend. I've heard the A8's are a nightmare , I don't want to get into that.
I'm not against a E46 wagon, but it would have to be very well maintained for me to jump at it.
Merc wagons are not an option for me, don't like them at all.
I'm not really into the E39s kicking around kijiji for 10-12 k either.
Any and all comments welcome.
Wes.
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03-03-2014, 01:17 PM
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is BMW crazy
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thornhill
Posts: 15,554
Car: 2 X BMW M5
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I have a nice 02 E46 Wagon for a reasonable 7k certified. Check out my ad in the for sale section.
Subary Legacy's 08 are quite nice too.
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03-03-2014, 01:23 PM
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Moderator/Event-Coordinator
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Stance
Posts: 13,036
Car: S54 Z3M & 325iT/5
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It took a long time to find, but I snagged an E61 530xi 6-speed for my mother this winter. It drives very nice, lots of space, etc. I think it drives leagues better than the E39 V8 Tourings.
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03-03-2014, 01:37 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Toronto, ON
Posts: 50
Car: 2001 E38 / 2010 E61
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No desire to own a Subaru. Not really what I'm looking for on the E46 either, but thanks. Anybody ever owned a 02-03 audi s6 ? lots of those wagons on autotrader.com
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03-03-2014, 03:09 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: California
Posts: 958
Car: '03 M5, '85 M5
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Passat wagon. Cheap, decent and loads of space inside. Bigger than any 5-series. Get an '09 as it has the TSI motor but no DSG
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03-03-2014, 03:20 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Toronto, ON
Posts: 50
Car: 2001 E38 / 2010 E61
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Mark I'm still kicking myself for not buying your E34 M5T. I'm a no VW zone driveway.
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03-03-2014, 06:07 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: California
Posts: 958
Car: '03 M5, '85 M5
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I sold it for $14k. The new owner resold after 2 years for the same price.
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03-03-2014, 06:34 PM
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The Real Transporter
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Ontario
Posts: 824
Car: e23 733i, e39 540i/6
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Get a Volvo V70R... 300hp, can be found in a manual, awd, and actually can be bought for a not bad price considering what it is.
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03-03-2014, 11:01 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Markham
Posts: 2,440
Car: E39 M5 & 528it
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I've never looked inside an A4 Avant, but aren't they considerably smaller than a 5 touring? How about the Allroad?
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03-04-2014, 07:37 AM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Toronto, ON
Posts: 50
Car: 2001 E38 / 2010 E61
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The inside of an A4 S-line really surprised me, its nice. This one has the sport pack which is seats, steering wheel, suspension and wheels. The S-line is mid way between the A4 and S4.
I don't think they are much smaller. its still a big car.
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03-04-2014, 01:16 PM
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is BMW crazy
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thornhill
Posts: 15,554
Car: 2 X BMW M5
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ProStreetDriver
Get a Volvo V70R... 300hp, can be found in a manual, awd, and actually can be bought for a not bad price considering what it is.
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Agreed.
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Toys
'91 BMW 850i J Spec-ST Tuning Kit- Lowered-Wokke Chips- Custom Exhaust- 18" MK1's-KN Filters+ M Steering Wheel- Stereo Upgrade +++
'88 BMW 635CSi Lowered
'81 MB 500 SEC Koenig WILD RIDE
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03-04-2014, 02:24 PM
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Vtec just kicked in
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: TO
Posts: 2,787
Car: 99 S52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mystikal
It took a long time to find, but I snagged an E61 530xi 6-speed for my mother this winter. It drives very nice, lots of space, etc. I think it drives leagues better than the E39 V8 Tourings.
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what kind of ballpark figure for that E61?
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03-04-2014, 03:10 PM
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Moderator/Event-Coordinator
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Stance
Posts: 13,036
Car: S54 Z3M & 325iT/5
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SiR
what kind of ballpark figure for that E61?
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Four figures. Got real lucky.
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03-04-2014, 03:14 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Toronto, ON
Posts: 50
Car: 2001 E38 / 2010 E61
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ProStreetDriver
Get a Volvo V70R... 300hp, can be found in a manual, awd, and actually can be bought for a not bad price considering what it is.
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Not big on Volvos at all. There is a Lemans blue on cinnamon V70R in my neighbourhood, but that is the only Volvo that has ever turned my head.
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03-04-2014, 03:16 PM
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Moderator/Event-Coordinator
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Stance
Posts: 13,036
Car: S54 Z3M & 325iT/5
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^ That's the only correct colour combo for a S60/V70R.
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