Suggestions for a quality luxury wagon?

jkho · 02-03-2010, 07:09 AM

Hello,

I'm looking for a quality 2nd hand luxury wagon for the old man.
looking to spend about $30k-$35k

Doesn't need to be power packed - maybe an MY06 320i/323i Touring ?
Any suggestions?

Cheers.

sparoz · 02-03-2010, 07:26 AM

Or an A4?

123D-M · 02-03-2010, 08:04 AM

Could get a 2 year old Mazda6 with the luxury spec for that price. Although it's possible luxury spec was only available on the sports hatch models. Don't know if you consider the Mazda6 to be quality but we have one and it's excellent.

Taymaishu · 02-03-2010, 08:24 AM

2nd hand A4 Avant, for sure.

Richard135i · 02-03-2010, 03:34 PM

Subaru Liberty 3.0R Spec B Wagon

2007/2008 got a pretty agressive update which should be in that price range now. I drove the MY06 and that was very impressive.

If I wanted a luxury wagon it would be an Audi RS4 (either TT or V8), whilst pricing is still high I'd be happy with the Spec B Liberty.

takahashi · 02-03-2010, 04:19 PM

You ask for it

Q7 quattro V12 TDi

I call those wagon...

MikeVictor · 02-03-2010, 04:43 PM

320i Touring or A4 Avant both get my vote

sparoz · 02-03-2010, 06:53 PM

Try this

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=12698D24C7EB

MikeVictor · 02-03-2010, 07:07 PM

good spot Sparoz

mac135i · 02-03-2010, 07:16 PM

Or a C3 Passat wagon?

Probably trades off a little class for a bit more size compared to the A4 or 3er wagon but both the V6 and the TDI go quite well and drive nicely, the V6/DSG combo in particular. I certainly think the Passat will ride better than the 3er and certainly the A4 (crashy in my view), so if ride and size are important than I think it worth a look.

I'm guessing a 06/07 would be in your price range or thereabouts

Jeef Beef · 02-03-2010, 08:34 PM

There's a whole tonne of MY06 A4 Avants going for about mid to high 30s. Secure a good private deal and you could probably do with just over 30k.

Another alternative would be the Volvo V50, spotted this MY07 with the 2.5L Turbo for 34k.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=1269913FD706

E92325i · 02-03-2010, 09:44 PM

I'm going to have to say Alfa 159 Sport wagon. It's drop dead gorgeous (imo) and a pretty good package for the money. Although i may be a little biased (own 2 Alfa's

).

At the very least, take one for a test drive. I guarantee you will be surprised

RadiuM · 02-03-2010, 10:26 PM

being a nissan bitch, here's my input .

its old, but still cool and damn fast. stagea 260RS = skyline GTR wagon :P

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...s=50&silo=1011

or the more modern stagea with a v6 turbo engine.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...s=50&silo=1011

aus135i · 02-03-2010, 11:10 PM

06-08 X3

05C4R · 02-03-2010, 11:25 PM

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=1264BF9D8872

05C4R · 02-03-2010, 11:36 PM

actually forget the yank tank, this is a much better car if you can stretch it a bit,

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=1264BF9D8872

Jeef Beef · 02-04-2010, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beemer

actually forget the yank tank, this is a much better car if you can stretch it a bit,

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=1264BF9D8872

A Chrysler and Citreon? Oh man I wouldn't go near those things with a 10 mile pole. Had a Dodge Charger rental (essentially same car as 300C) in the US on a family holiday. Got to drive it for a bit, and it was horrid. Shoddy build quality, lifeless engine and transmission, and the steering felt like it wasn't linked to anything at all. Would consider a Falcodore over it anyday.

might as well get an old E-class from which the 300C is based off.

sparoz · 02-04-2010, 01:50 AM

Couldn't find many BMW touring in the price range which is reasonably new and low ks. I must have a bug looking at carsales now since my recent excursion on looking for a LR.

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mac135i · 02-04-2010, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

A Chrysler and Citreon.....Would consider a Falcodore over it anyday.

I had a 2010 Ford Taurus a couple of weeks ago in the US. This is the one Ford are apparently especially proud of. It was rubbish. A Falcodore is significantly better than either the Taurus or the 300C.

The Citroen? I wouldn't buy one but I do like the look of the C5 as a sedan/hatch

harpoon · 02-04-2010, 03:28 AM

I was in this market earlier this year and found the lexus rx330 to be the pick. Very nice cars for 33-36k for an 05.

sparoz · 02-04-2010, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harpoon

I was in this market earlier this year and found the lexus rx330 to be the pick. Very nice cars for 33-36k for an 05.

Only thing is it looks like a Kluger inside.

qship · 02-04-2010, 04:28 AM

The Subaru Liberty is definitely worth considering or the Passat or for that real wagon feel, one of these....

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mac135i Private 0 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 135i, black, auto, s'roof Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Or a C3 Passat wagon? Probably trades off a little class for a bit more size compared to the A4 or 3er wagon but both the V6 and the TDI go quite well and drive nicely, the V6/DSG combo in particular. I certainly think the Passat will ride better than the 3er and certainly the A4 (crashy in my view), so if ride and size are important than I think it worth a look. I'm guessing a 06/07 would be in your price range or thereabouts
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