How bad an idea is this?

**jdcamb** · 12-03-2012, 01:12 PM

I miss the racing Honda everyday. Racing Nissan just doesn't have the same ring to it...

**insanitylevel9** · 12-03-2012, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by jdcamb

I miss the racing Honda everyday. Racing Nissan just doesn't have the same ring to it...

you mean nismo?

**CBJ** · 12-03-2012, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Da Peach

Yeah, I suspect that the second ANYTHING goes wrong with it, it will likely cost a minimum of $1Grandollars.

As far as the Sportwagon goes, it's gotta be the diesel. They're always expensive to buy.

Plus the one you showed has 126000km on it. I would want one with half or something to avoid to many repairs.

**IH8Rice** · 12-03-2012, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by Da Peach

NEVER! But maybe. Not yet... Maybe with another kid. I think I'd sooner go big wagon though. Those V70s are massive.

V70R AWD!

the V70 isnt all too big. i have one but ive been searching everywhere for a good V70R since the 2.4L in mine is a dog and it handles like dog poop

**bean** · 12-03-2012, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by Brian HCM#1

BMW X5 is better than a wagon

I drove a diesel X5 recently. Decent power, but pretty disappointing in most other respects. I'd much rather have a wagon (and do).

**CBJ** · 12-03-2012, 06:28 PM

They can call them SUVs but they are nothing more than mini vans on stilts.

**Brian HCM#1** · 12-03-2012, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by bean

I drove a diesel X5 recently. Decent power, but pretty disappointing in most other respects. I'd much rather have a wagon (and do).

4.4 is quite nice, however I prefer the Mercedes GL

**Da Peach** · 02-08-2013, 02:54 AM

Seems that 5 series wagon has sold...oh well.

How bad an idea is THIS?
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bn...592327243.html

**HardtailHack** · 02-08-2013, 03:22 AM

If you want something that will no doubt cost quite a bit to maintain why not get something a bit more economical? Volvo V70R would be equally unreliable but easier to mod and would use around a third less fuel around town.

**Spinning Lizard** · 02-08-2013, 03:26 AM

Maybe fit one bike in the back. Anything VW or BMW is going to get expensive long term. We were a 100% loyal VW family until the last 3 all kept breaking down at random times. With very low mileage. Just could not trust they would work with the wife and kids out alone.

Friend of mine is a service manager at BMW and says you would be crazy to buy one. 75% of all new ones sold come back within a couple of months with some issue. He even sold his X5 because of the troubles he was having.

Anywho, when the VW's worked they were a blast to drive. I currently use a Dodge Caravan to haul bike stuff. Fits 3 29ers in the back no problem.

**Spinning Lizard** · 02-08-2013, 03:27 AM

Originally Posted by HardtailHack

If you want something that will no doubt cost quite a bit to maintain why not get something a bit more economical? Volvo V70R would be equally unreliable but easier to mod and would use around a third less fuel around town.

^this