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Thread: Wagon Stoke
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07-30-2019, 09:14 AM #2201Registered User
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And less cargo room than a Golf Wagon? Hard pass
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07-30-2019, 09:16 AM #2202
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07-30-2019, 10:09 AM #2203
Agree. My car has the same things, but just gives haptic feedback, not yanking the wheel or slamming brakes. On curvy mountain roads, I sometimes just hit the button to turn it off if I feel like crossing the paint. Volvo has IMO always taken the safety thing too far. I always liked the ad where the MB or BMW drives around the wall, not into it.
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07-30-2019, 10:14 AM #2204
A bit off topic, but this winter I will be renting a vehicle for 3 weeks in Germany. My budget is about $35/day, and right now I am torn between a Land Rover Evoque, an Audi A4 avant and a BMW 320xi Touring. Really, I don't have experience with any of these models, but I will need to seat 3 comfortably with addition cargo space for 3 suitcases. Any thoughts?
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07-30-2019, 10:36 AM #2205
In Germany? Ford F-150 crew cab. Why blend in?
I liked the A4 Avant I rented but your passengers may not if they are plus sized. It feels long and low but not spacious.
Maybe consider a VW Touareg or BMW X5?
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07-30-2019, 10:39 AM #2206
I would love to rent any of those cars in the states for $35/day.
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07-30-2019, 10:53 AM #2207
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07-30-2019, 12:01 PM #2208
Such a badass conversion. If I was looking for a new whip this would be at the top of my list.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2010-bmw-335d-2/
This 2010 BMW 328xi Wagon was acquired by the seller one year ago and since been fitted with the twin-turbocharged M57 3.0L diesel engine from a 2010 335d. The car is finished in Alpine White over Dakota Saddle Brown leather, and additional modifications include M Sport bumpers, ProTurbo Stage 2 turbochargers, Colt camshafts, an ATM intercooler, Ohlins coilovers, 18″ Apex wheels, F30 front brake calipers, M3 gauge cluster, and more as detailed below. This BMW wagon is now offered in Michigan with partial service records, manuals, a complete build log, PDF of every purchased part, two comfort access keys, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name.
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07-30-2019, 12:08 PM #2209
That's pretty rad. But, like the Alltrack on the last page, I can't help but wonder why someone would go through so much effort only to sell it a year or so later? Just seems weird.
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07-30-2019, 12:20 PM #2210
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07-30-2019, 01:34 PM #2211
I agree its stupid to build up cars and then sell them at a loss, but strangely I know a few guys who love to do just that. I know a guy who probably dropped over 100k into an audi and then sold the thing a few years later for $45k. I dont understand the hobby of flushing $$$ down into a car, but apparently its really fun.
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07-30-2019, 01:56 PM #2212
Not for me, but people like to work on cars, (just to work on cars). At least there's something to sell when you're done. Nobody's buying my powder tracks.
I've driven the avant and the bmw wagon, and sat in the Evoque. There's plenty of room for 3 and luggage in all 3. I did 4 people and luggage for a week in a MB sedan once. I'd pick a wagon for the trip. Fuck that stupid Evoque. BMW's a fair bit faster than the others, even w/ the 320 engine.Well maybe I'm the faggot America
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07-30-2019, 03:57 PM #2213
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07-30-2019, 04:27 PM #2214
I do like to work on cars, and I would imagine he didn't lose too much money. Chassis had 200k+ on it, so probably cost him a few grand. Get the drivetrain out of a wrecked x5d for a few grand, a few grand in parts to get it hooked up, now you are looking at what, $10k in parts? $15k? $5k in labor, $20k, sold for $34k, sounds like a good flush to me....
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07-30-2019, 04:41 PM #2215Registered User
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07-30-2019, 05:30 PM #2216
Working on cars and loosing a big chunk and not even enjoying what you built seems dumb, I guess unless you have money to piss away. Building something and making some profit, or even breaking close to even after enjoying it, would seem more aligned with normal.
That wagon did look sweet. But I too wonder some of the real back stories behind some of these cars...
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07-30-2019, 05:46 PM #2217
I’ve got a 3-series wagon and it fits 3 people; skis for 3 + 3 boot bags and 3 duffels. Still room for backpacks, jackets and a snack bag.
Substitute 3 boot bags and 3 duffels with suitcases and you would still have room for 3 sets skis/poles (note: none longer than 190)
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07-30-2019, 06:31 PM #2218
Oh man. My mercedes guy sez giv'r. Gonna take a look tomorrow
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550 4matic Wagon
https://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/5707341
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07-30-2019, 06:59 PM #2219
If the math really worked out like that it's definitely a nice little play. You would certainly know better than me. What about the alltrack guy? Seems more likely he took a hit.
My only decent frame of reference is high end custom/unique builds on MTBs, and people always take a bath on those.
ETA: How high are the odds that these franken cars could turn out to have expensive problems down the line?
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07-30-2019, 07:31 PM #2220
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07-30-2019, 09:25 PM #2221www.apriliaforum.com
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07-30-2019, 09:45 PM #2222
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07-31-2019, 08:19 AM #2223
If the BMW ones are done right, they really should look factory, as they are just like big lego sets, everything sort of fits together. Being a 35d engine, it will likely have expensive repair bills down the road. They have emissions crap that goes wrong with them, and are a nightmare to fix. A buddy of mine just had his x5d bong at him, and was quoted $3500 to fix it. He is selling it and keeping his old e34 5 series, more reliable.
Incidentally, the e34 my buddy has is a 540i with a 6 speed swap installed, and unless you ran the VIN to see it was originally an auto, you would have no way of knowing. All factory parts, no check engine/trans lights, properly done.
As for Alltracks, and allroads, I avoid VW/Audi stuff. Got to know one later model Audi, and was done after 6 months. No more for me thanks.
Take a high end MTB build, and compare that to a high end custom car build, BMW, porsche whatever, modified with high end stuff, you will almost always take a bath, just like a high end custom mtb build. Reasons are similar. Only way you will get top dollar, is if someone else has the exact same wants as you do. Then you have to worry about convincing the buyer that the mods were done right, car was not hooned, etc...sigless.
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07-31-2019, 08:29 AM #2224
I like this wagon....
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/...925494991.html
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07-31-2019, 09:33 AM #2225
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