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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Maryland
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Thoughts on '05, '06 Bimmer 5 wagons?
Possibly buying a wagon this winter and looking at the following:
V70 2.5T ('06 seems doable $$ wise) Subie Outback (not real enamored with used prices) 5 series wagon (only see XiT on the newer style but not anxious to get awd) E320 wagon (major concern is reliability/repair cost) Would like something sporty and would appreciate good mileage as well. I'm not taken with current BMW styling but they sure do drive nicely. As they are a newer design I haven't found much on reliability. I was really surprised how much nicer the Subie interior was but the 4cyl we drove was a total dog and the tranny was for *****. maybe the 6cyl is much better?
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***************************************** Well i had #6 adjusted perfectly but then just before i tightened it a butterfly in Zimbabwe farted and now i have to start all over again! I believe we all make mistakes but I will not validate your poor choices and/or perversions and subsidize the results your actions. |
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07-14-2008, 01:12 PM
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Join Date: Oct 1999
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Subie's the best of the bunch for winter. Reliable.
With the 4 you need a 5 speed (or the turbo). They're hard to find, though. The 6 (for some reason) is not that much peppier than the four. |
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07-14-2008, 01:33 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: MD
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A friend had a subby wagon, bigger than a wrx, w/ the turbo and 5 speed. It was a hoot. It didnt handle like the 5er, but it was fun to drive.
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