Help Me Select a Wagon

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Not sure which wagon to buy and looking for feedback on the choices out there? Use this as your starting point to narrow the field a bit!

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#873 of 892 Re: - [irismg] by ateixeira Nov 26, 2007 (9:19 am)
Replying to: irismg (Nov 25, 2007 12:43 pm) It probably would sell, but Toyota can make more profit selling a RAV4 for a higher price tag. The upcoming Dodge Journey may be a more fuel efficient alternative to the Pacifica. Replies to this message: irismg (Nov 26, 2007 3:30 pm) ateixeira (Nov 27, 2007 10:02 am)
#874 of 892 Re: - [ateixeira] by irismg Nov 26, 2007 (3:30 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 26, 2007 9:19 am) Hm, I dither at any notion of buying a Dodge. They tend to make their cars far too masculine for my taste. Be interesting to see what they come up with, though. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 27, 2007 10:02 am)
#875 of 892 Re: - [irismg] by ateixeira Nov 27, 2007 (10:02 am)
Replying to: irismg (Nov 26, 2007 3:30 pm) That's an astute observation, actually. Note that they recently shortened their tag line, which used to be "Grab Life By the Horns", and is now just "Grab Life". They did that in concert with the 2008 Grand Caravan launch. You can't sell a minivan to moms with the "By the Horns" part. I used to joke that Dodge was catering to the Neanderthal Male.
#876 of 892 Outback vs. Passat vs. ??? by dules Dec 12, 2007 (9:06 am)
We are looking to replace a 93 Saab in the next month or so. Needs are safety, reliability, relative environmental consciousness. Have one child in carseat, potential for one more. We are looking at the Outback 2.5 i Limited and Passat basic wagon. Love the AWD (we live in Boston suburbs and have a Forester) but love all the car we'd get in the Passat. Love the PZEV engine in the Outback and the fact that it takes regular gas. Realistically I want to pay at/under 25K, husband wants to be closer to 20K. I'm really not sure how to decide, and would appreciate feedback or suggestions of other cars we should consider! Thanks!!! Replies to this message: ateixeira (Dec 12, 2007 11:35 am) altair4 (Dec 12, 2007 2:03 pm) dules (Dec 24, 2007 5:37 am) ateixeira (Dec 26, 2007 11:10 am) altair4 (Dec 13, 2007 10:51 am)
#877 of 892 Re: Outback vs. Passat vs. ??? [dules] by ateixeira Dec 12, 2007 (11:35 am)
Replying to: dules (Dec 12, 2007 9:06 am) I was going to say, PZEV Outback, but you already mentioned it. To me it's the obvious choice. Passat is also very nice, but it'll cost a bit more, especially if you want 4Motion. The Outback is made at the SIA plant in Indiana, which is extremely green. They were the first plant in the US to be certified as zero waste (everything is recycled) and even grow a beautiful green lawn on the roof (!) of the facility. Meanwhile, the PZEV status probably leaves the ambient air cleaner than you found it. Go for it. I'd buy one if the PZEV models were available in MD.
#878 of 892 Re: Outback vs. Passat vs. ??? [dules] by altair4 Dec 12, 2007 (2:03 pm)
Replying to: dules (Dec 12, 2007 9:06 am) You wrote: We are looking to replace a 93 Saab in the next month or so. Needs are safety, reliability, relative environmental consciousness. Hmmm, based on this little bit of info, I'll assume you keep a car a long time. You may want to read up on the VW's reliability before casting your vote in that direction. Getting ten years or better out of the Passat will not be an inexpensive experience. Even an oil change will require special oil. You've already noted that the Saab using regular gas while the Dub really wants premium. You might want to read up on the VW dealerships in the Boston market, as far as service is concerned. I seem to remember reading on other forums complaints about the quality of VW service there (could be I'm wrong, or that it has improved, but better to find out before you buy). Replies to this message: dules (Dec 24, 2007 5:37 am) ateixeira (Dec 26, 2007 11:10 am)
#879 of 892 Re: Outback vs. Passat vs. ??? [dules] by altair4 Dec 13, 2007 (10:51 am)
Replying to: dules (Dec 12, 2007 9:06 am) I mis-spoke myself - I meant to say the Subie uses regular gas, not the Saab.
#880 of 892 Re: Outback vs. Passat vs. ??? [altair4] by dules Dec 24, 2007 (5:37 am)
Replying to: altair4 (Dec 12, 2007 2:03 pm) Thanks so much! We picked up our 08 2.5i Limited Outback with VDC this weekend. A couple of people have asked me what kind of car it is and commented on how good looking it is. Subaru has come a long way, lol. Thanks again for all your help!!! --M Replies to this message: ateixeira (Dec 26, 2007 11:10 am)
#881 of 892 Re: Outback vs. Passat vs. ??? [dules] by ateixeira Dec 26, 2007 (11:10 am)
Replying to: dules (Dec 24, 2007 5:37 am) Congrats!