Wagon Stoke

[HankScorpio]

On the Volvo's, a few dealers always order a few wagons for the dealership to have on hand. After a bit of time goes by you can often buy them with a serious mark down. I saw a V90 on a lot that was marked down about 20%. If the car had a proper 6 cylinder engine, I would of been very tempted by it, but a 4 banger for $48k? NFW. Same think with the V60, the engine really puts me off.

I'm even more put off by 4 banger XC90 "Excellence" that has a $104k base price. I want a twin turbo V8 for that kinda cash.

At least it has a champagne fridge.

[simple]

So apparently Volvos move to a 4 cylinder line up is causing grief? Audi must hear the same with the 2.0T but having driven a A6 and A5 with the engine I was pretty impressed. They have turbo engines figured out.

[LightRanger]

2019 CX-5 turbo is pretty compelling. Curious to see what the numbers look like beyond the leaked HP and torque. (Yes, not a wagon, but I'm cross-shopping a bit of both for our next vehicle.)

[Sirshredalot]

So apparently Volvos move to a 4 cylinder line up is causing grief? Audi must hear the same with the 2.0T but having driven a A6 and A5 with the engine I was pretty impressed. They have turbo engines figured out.

In my mind, Volvo has always been a 4 or 5 cylinder forced induction brand. I don't know why people would be weirded out by it.

[El Chupacabra]

2019 CX-5 turbo is pretty compelling. Curious to see what the numbers look like beyond the leaked HP and torque. (Yes, not a wagon, but I'm cross-shopping a bit of both for our next vehicle.)

I was hopeful about the diesel for the Mazda, but doubtful it'll actually arrive. Seems like they're focused on their "Skyactiv" motor development.

I test drove the current (refreshed) CX5. In order to get the more adjustable driver's seat, you have to buy the highest trim line - without that, the driver's seat is too flat for me (I want the front tipped up more/ rear tipped down). But I don't really want the stuff that comes with the higher trim line.

I have a weird list of possible vehicles for the next one... Waiting to see the 2020 refresh of the Honda Ridgeline, and now there's a new Honda Passport coming (shorter Pilot, 2-row, with fancy AWD system and beefed up parts from the Ridgeline). The Buick Tourx is still interesting, and GM is discounting heavily. The new Ford Ranger looks great.

[LightRanger]

I think the diesel will get here sometime. But at this point, Skyactive stuff is efficient enough that I'm not sure I'd miss it all that much.

Didn't know they were bringing the Passport back. Interesting.

Man, the TourX seems pretty dang sweet with those deals, but I bet they (and maybe even the car stateside) are gone from lots by the time I get to buying. Payments on the 4R ended in July, so we were looking at replacing my shitbox commuter this fall. But then we mostly decided to hold off a bit with the single-income and house being more expensive than we originally were thinking about. We could afford something now, but don't need it. Yes, we hate America.

[El Chupacabra]

The Passport is returning in name only. Not sure why they bothered reusing that name - it's not like anyone misses the Isuzu Rodeo that it was. New Passport is another midsized crossover, but if it's basically a Ridgeline drive train in a short Pilot, that covers a lot of my vehicle needs.

[FlimFlam]

I miss my Saab Aero Sportcombi almost daily.
Talk about having turbo figured out...2.3l I4 turbo pushing 275hp stock.
Smooth as a whistle on the highway and still got 30mpg.
I know what I have to do...saabnet.com!

[The Tortoise]

I came really really close to buying an 07 Saab 9-3 wagon with a stick. It drove great, the engine was a gem and the seats were great.

But it was just as Saab was going under and the local Saab indie recommended not buying it. Got a Mazda 5 with a manual instead, which was a good family hauler when the kids were little.

[Skidog]

I miss my Saab Aero Sportcombi almost daily.
Talk about having turbo figured out...2.3l I4 turbo pushing 275hp stock.
Smooth as a whistle on the highway and still got 30mpg.
I know what I have to do...saabnet.com!

Still chugging the 2008 95 wagon. Fun car but so quirky. I changed out the thermostat and some other recommend part last year and the temp gauge is flaky again (goes from normal reading to zero, you can feel a slight engine change at same time if you're paying attention) which point to tstat. Maybe just an unlucky part, but I'll have to pay again cause the other work was done in Utah. Nearing 160k on the odometer, so I debate if I should keep dumping money into her.

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[Skistack]

The Passport is returning in name only. Not sure why they bothered reusing that name - it's not like anyone misses the Isuzu Rodeo that it was. New Passport is another midsized crossover, but if it's basically a Ridgeline drive train in a short Pilot, that covers a lot of my vehicle needs.

Looking forward to seeing this one too.


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[fatnslow]

Still chugging the 2008 95 wagon. Fun car but so quirky. I changed out the thermostat and some other recommend part last year and the temp gauge is flaky again (goes from normal reading to zero, you can feel a slight engine change at same time if you're paying attention) which point to tstat. Maybe just an unlucky part, but I'll have to pay again cause the other work was done in Utah. Nearing 160k on the odometer, so I debate if I should keep dumping money into her.

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Try a new coolant temp sensor.

[Skidog]

Try a new coolant temp sensor.

Did that. That's that other part. They always recco doing both. I just couldn't recall the second part earlier.

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[Bobby Stainless]

Wagon game strong at Mercedes.

[HankScorpio]

^^^^The new base E wagon has some serious power. 5 seconds to 60 is no slouch.

E63 S AMG wagon is and will always be my dream, no budget, 4 season family hauler.

[Bobby Stainless]

It would be a tough choice between that and a Panamera Turbo S wagon.

[liv2ski]

My complaint on the Merc wagons have been an interior I never cared for the looks of. The new E450 is better than past models for me. If I had the extra cash lying around to blow on one, I might do it now.

[fatnslow]

Did that. That's that other part. They always recco doing both. I just couldn't recall the second part earlier.

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Make sure the connector is seated firmly. CTS is pretty easy to change on that car, they run about 20. Use a genuine Bosch. You should be able to change that thing in about 15 minutes with a 19 mm and a universal joint. Burp out any air and see if problem goes away.

[muted]

Not the best pic but this Outback 3.6 with T/A KO2 tires looked kinda cool and had a lot of clearance. Do you have to mod it a bit for those tires to work?

[Sirshredalot]

Not the best pic but this Outback 3.6 with T/A KO2 tires looked kinda cool and had a lot of clearance. Do you have to mod it a bit for those tires to work?

Stock clearance on the Outback is pretty good, but you don't have a ton of tire clearance if you want to size up. There are kits that will give you an inch or two between the body and the strut top hats. That's enough to go up to a 31 or so safely.

My stock struts are pretty much shot, so this is on my to-do list.

[basinbeater]

If you do that, then why not do what you should have done?


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[uglymoney]

^I mean I totally agree with you if your goal is to make an Outback into a real truck but I lifted my old Outback with Baja springs and GR2's when the suspension was beyond worn out and it made it a better car. More fun, better handling even with the little lift, could load the entire rear end full of bags of compost and dirt at Menards with barely a squat. Why not?

The AT tires on an Outback though...meh. I'd just stick with AS streets and snows.

I took my old Outback deer hunting last week after driving around the Alltrack for 2k because it isn't ready for blood and guts and my stepson needs a reminder that the Outback is still my baby. Lol at that piece of shit deer hauling beast. Such a functional shit box but 17 years has certainly advanced the clock and VW mk7'n makes driving ridiculously fun.



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[Flexon Phil]

I was hopeful about the diesel for the Mazda, but doubtful it'll actually arrive. Seems like they're focused on their "Skyactiv" motor development.

I test drove the current (refreshed) CX5. In order to get the more adjustable driver's seat, you have to buy the highest trim line - without that, the driver's seat is too flat for me (I want the front tipped up more/ rear tipped down). But I don't really want the stuff that comes with the higher trim line.

I have a weird list of possible vehicles for the next one... Waiting to see the 2020 refresh of the Honda Ridgeline, and now there's a new Honda Passport coming (shorter Pilot, 2-row, with fancy AWD system and beefed up parts from the Ridgeline). The Buick Tourx is still interesting, and GM is discounting heavily. The new Ford Ranger looks great.

We really wanted to like the CX5 but the seats were the reason we couldn't. As far as the diesel, hearing some of the spec,s the MPG is not that much of a difference than the gas option.

I saw the Buick TourX on the road, it does look sweet. It is better than the Alltrack and probably much more refined than the Outback.

[liv2ski]

I may have killed my V70R driving into a foot of water. Stalled and I guess that allows water into the engine. Towed it to my Indie yesterday, so I hope to have some good news Monday, as in they can fix it for $2-$3k. So bummed, I loved that car.

Not feeling the other options out there for one reason or another. Damn it.

[jm2e]

What are mags doing to protect the wagon cargo zone for pets? Rear seats folded flat, protecting rear seatbacks and maybe side panel fabric. Biggest challenge always seems to be dog hair weaving it’s way into the carpet.


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