What's AWD, automatic, reliable and around $10k-$13k?
10-25-2011, 08:07 AM
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^^^^^^
I'm not a fan of Wranglers, although I would get a newer style (2009) Grand Cherokee, esp the SRT8 ones. But alas, out of my price range again.
Right now I'm leaning toward this Volvo S60 R that is somewhat local to me at a good price. I just have no time to get up there to see the damn thing in person. Maybe this weekend.
I'm not a fan of Wranglers, although I would get a newer style (2009) Grand Cherokee, esp the SRT8 ones. But alas, out of my price range again.
Right now I'm leaning toward this Volvo S60 R that is somewhat local to me at a good price. I just have no time to get up there to see the damn thing in person. Maybe this weekend.
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10-25-2011, 03:48 PM
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The clearance of the OBXT is nice when the snow starts coming and for a lot of the crappy speedbumps and deep driveways.
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10-25-2011, 04:17 PM
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Not much difference except the suspension and the body cladding. Everything else is the same. I just sold my stock LegGT suspension to a guy with an OBXT so he could drop it and get better handling. The stock OBXT suspension makes it plow a bit. Similar to the FXT actually. My FXT had an STI takeoff suspension at about 3k miles so the stock stuff didn't last long.
The clearance of the OBXT is nice when the snow starts coming and for a lot of the crappy speedbumps and deep driveways.
The clearance of the OBXT is nice when the snow starts coming and for a lot of the crappy speedbumps and deep driveways.
I'm about to finally install my STI takeoff suspension on the fxt. Think I'll regret it? I do a lot of um bridge jumping
And driving in 3rd world countries (bmore and ghetto DC)
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10-25-2011, 07:20 PM
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I know you're probably looking at all the CL's within 100miles, but I stumbled across this:
Chrysler Pacifica
http://hartford.craigslist.org/ctd/2616555526.html
Of course the guy selling it is named Muktar, and I know nothing of the reliability, but it should tick all your boxes and then some, and has significant advantages over a sedan.
How about AWD G35x?
http://newlondon.craigslist.org/ctd/2656723461.html
Chrysler Pacifica
http://hartford.craigslist.org/ctd/2616555526.html
Of course the guy selling it is named Muktar, and I know nothing of the reliability, but it should tick all your boxes and then some, and has significant advantages over a sedan.
How about AWD G35x?
http://newlondon.craigslist.org/ctd/2656723461.html
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10-25-2011, 07:45 PM
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I know you're probably looking at all the CL's within 100miles, but I stumbled across this:
Chrysler Pacifica
http://hartford.craigslist.org/ctd/2616555526.html
Of course the guy selling it is named Muktar, and I know nothing of the reliability, but it should tick all your boxes and then some, and has significant advantages over a sedan.
How about AWD G35x?
http://newlondon.craigslist.org/ctd/2656723461.html
Chrysler Pacifica
http://hartford.craigslist.org/ctd/2616555526.html
Of course the guy selling it is named Muktar, and I know nothing of the reliability, but it should tick all your boxes and then some, and has significant advantages over a sedan.
How about AWD G35x?
http://newlondon.craigslist.org/ctd/2656723461.html
I drove an awd pacifica 4 years ago on a snowboard trip. fancy edition. for a piece of **** usa car it was pretty darn nice.
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10-25-2011, 07:46 PM
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I like these threads cause I've been searching for a car for Meg with the same requirements. I keep suggesting a FXT.
I had to take a day off and go to Richmond the next day to pick up my '05 OBXT Limited 5MT wagon for 12.5k, 2 years ago, just under 100k miles. My brother recently picked up his '05 LGT Limited 5MT sedan for $8900, 120k miles. Both rock. Automatics are easier/cheaper to find. You WILL need to replace the Outback suspension, that crap is straight up dangerous. Turbo wise minimum failflora, I'd consider BNRsupercar, mostly cause he does a plugnplay version for the funky LGT compressor shape.
I had to take a day off and go to Richmond the next day to pick up my '05 OBXT Limited 5MT wagon for 12.5k, 2 years ago, just under 100k miles. My brother recently picked up his '05 LGT Limited 5MT sedan for $8900, 120k miles. Both rock. Automatics are easier/cheaper to find. You WILL need to replace the Outback suspension, that crap is straight up dangerous. Turbo wise minimum failflora, I'd consider BNRsupercar, mostly cause he does a plugnplay version for the funky LGT compressor shape.
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10-25-2011, 08:34 PM
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I'm suprised you liked the Pacifica, it's a bit to minivanish for me.
OP: I'd just hold out for the subi you want, you will makes threads about problems you have with that volvo, mark my words. Maybe you should just get an old 240 wagon with snow tires. I drove my brothers last winter when it snowed a lot and it was very competent on the snow, I couldn't barley get it to loose traction if I tried. I think his had all-seasons too.
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10-25-2011, 10:21 PM
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Also, I think you'll find it snows quite a bit in Sweden
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10-25-2011, 10:53 PM
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^^^^^^
I'm not a fan of Wranglers, although I would get a newer style (2009) Grand Cherokee, esp the SRT8 ones. But alas, out of my price range again.
Right now I'm leaning toward this Volvo S60 R that is somewhat local to me at a good price. I just have no time to get up there to see the damn thing in person. Maybe this weekend.
I'm not a fan of Wranglers, although I would get a newer style (2009) Grand Cherokee, esp the SRT8 ones. But alas, out of my price range again.
Right now I'm leaning toward this Volvo S60 R that is somewhat local to me at a good price. I just have no time to get up there to see the damn thing in person. Maybe this weekend.
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10-26-2011, 06:30 AM
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I like these threads cause I've been searching for a car for Meg with the same requirements. I keep suggesting a FXT.
I had to take a day off and go to Richmond the next day to pick up my '05 OBXT Limited 5MT wagon for 12.5k, 2 years ago, just under 100k miles. My brother recently picked up his '05 LGT Limited 5MT sedan for $8900, 120k miles. Both rock. Automatics are easier/cheaper to find. You WILL need to replace the Outback suspension, that crap is straight up dangerous. Turbo wise minimum failflora, I'd consider BNRsupercar, mostly cause he does a plugnplay version for the funky LGT compressor shape.
I had to take a day off and go to Richmond the next day to pick up my '05 OBXT Limited 5MT wagon for 12.5k, 2 years ago, just under 100k miles. My brother recently picked up his '05 LGT Limited 5MT sedan for $8900, 120k miles. Both rock. Automatics are easier/cheaper to find. You WILL need to replace the Outback suspension, that crap is straight up dangerous. Turbo wise minimum failflora, I'd consider BNRsupercar, mostly cause he does a plugnplay version for the funky LGT compressor shape.
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