Wagon Stoke

**liv2ski** · 05-27-2021, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by Buster Highmen

It's a 6.

Maybe I was not clear enough. The new body style is a 4 banger, not a 6.

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**unitofstuff** · 05-27-2021, 10:16 PM

Big wagon, little wagon.

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What's funny is the E34 is better at big cargo since the LX has a set of drawers in the back that cut down on the height of the cargo you can fit. Here's a smaller (7ft^3) deep freeze plus a medium dog crate.

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**Pow4Brains** · 05-28-2021, 09:41 AM

W8 and a stick: https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rNN...SB8IB17WDdOfsc

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**::: :::** · 05-28-2021, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by Pow4Brains

W8 and a stick: https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rNN...SB8IB17WDdOfsc

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comes w/ extra wheels/blizzaks too

**alpinevibes** · 05-28-2021, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by Pow4Brains

W8 and a stick: https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rNN...SB8IB17WDdOfsc

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Love me some W8 longroof

**carlh** · 05-28-2021, 11:14 AM

looks like that one is expensive enough the seller might get more money than your mechanic, but I wouldn't bet on it.

**japanada** · 05-28-2021, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by carlh

looks like that one is expensive enough the seller might get more money than your mechanic, but I wouldn't bet on it.

The cam chains are the major ticket item and looks like your safe for the minute

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**basinbeater** · 05-28-2021, 01:22 PM

Unitofstuff is on it! E34 is one of the greatest cars ever made.

sent from Utah.

**simple** · 05-28-2021, 01:52 PM

Manual W8 Passat wagon sold for $22k.

**MontuckyFried** · 05-28-2021, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by simple

Manual W8 Passat wagon sold for $22k.

That is bonkers. A few years back, that same car probably would've been like $5-10K. I LOVE the car, but it's going to be a mechanical/electrical (and expensive) PITA. Not like that car was mint either. Window switches and interior buttons look like ass, just like on my similar vintage A4 which they evidently both raided the same parts bin for. Many identical pieces. Haha. Cool car, but $22K? NFW.

**simple** · 05-28-2021, 02:30 PM

A few years ago you couldn't find one either. It is crazy rare. Don't confuse that car with a sedan that has an automatic transmission.

**Ted Striker** · 05-28-2021, 02:44 PM

My friend had the auto, and would've killed for the MT, but couldn't get one for any price (pre-BaT)

**MontuckyFried** · 05-28-2021, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by simple

A few years ago you couldn't find one either. It is crazy rare. Don't confuse that car with a sedan that has an automatic transmission.

True true. Good point.

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**Aldo** · 05-29-2021, 11:17 AM

that’s a serious unicorn right there.

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**muted reborn** · 05-29-2021, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by dan_pdx

Nice find Bmills, I love AMC Eagles. Still kicking myself over this one: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1981-amc-eagle-2/ - didn't see it until after the auction was over. Would have been tough explaining to my wife though - somehow she doesn't see the appeal.

I showed this to my wife and apologized in advance if I ever buy a similar auction while drunk. She said that would be a stupid idea and I TOTALLY agreed.

A pretty childish strategy, sure, and I might have to promise to quit drinking after the purchase but that's a cheap price for a classic irrational lust.

**4matic** · 05-29-2021, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by muted reborn

I showed this to my wife and apologized in advance if I ever buy a similar auction while drunk. She said that would be a stupid idea and I TOTALLY agreed.

A pretty childish strategy, sure, and I might have to promise to quit drinking after the purchase but that's a cheap price for a classic irrational lust.

I bought my 2004 e500 wagon on eBay, drunk, from a dealer in Florida in 2009. Still have it.

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**liv2ski** · 05-30-2021, 08:49 AM

Shit, maybe I just need to get drunk and pull the trigger on a newer car, as I keep get rational paralysis and can't pull the trigger.

**Buster Highmen** · 05-31-2021, 09:22 AM

BAT https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...olet-nomad-20/

**johnnyg82** · 05-31-2021, 09:33 AM

Not sure if anyone here knows/watches MightyCarMods, but one of them built a car called SuperGramps; its a Legacy wagon with a 6 speed, Brembo's, and a Tribeca 3.6 with a turbo on it.

mightycarmods - YouTube

**Djongo Unchained** · 05-31-2021, 01:32 PM

Drove the Wagen up to ski on Beartooth pass on Friday.

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Encountered/followed this guy for a ways and snapped this at the S. gate of Yellowstone.

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**4matic** · 05-31-2021, 02:15 PM

I’ll say it again. Those giant rims look ridiculous in a wagon. No utility in those either.

**pfluffenmeister** · 05-31-2021, 03:56 PM

IIRC the RS6 avant has 22" wheels; to fit the truly massive brakes.
But in general, I agree.

**CascadeLuke** · 05-31-2021, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by 4matic

I’ll say it again. Those giant rims look ridiculous in a wagon. No utility in those either.

Ok boomer

If you’re truly taking advantage of the long wheelbase in the twisties that lack of sidewall would be a great benefit. Any new desirable badass ride is coming with 20” plus wheels - otherwise car would look tired and behind the times.

Utility- you’re taking your wagon off-road?