akm3 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 OK My dream car is a Legacy STi Wagon, 6mt, Turbo 4 or 6. Subaru not only isn't anteing up but also seems to be headed the opposite direction. I have been saving money to buy SOMETHING new to replace my aging 1997 Impreza "L" Wagon, and now have enough to buy a Spec-B cash. But the Spec-B isn't what I want. So, I have just continued piling money into the account until I can afford something else. What else IS there? (req: Turbo, powerful, wagon, awd, safe, manual transmission). Volvo? Audi? VW? Those are the only three that spring to mind that can be configured for what I want. Any help would be appreciated. If Subaru doesn't offer what I want by the time I can afford one of the competition, I'll leave Subaru and pull the trigger. What else should I be shopping for? -Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Just get a regular GT wagon, and with very little money you can have an STi Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Buy regular 05 LGT MT wagon. Don't forget to send a letter to SOA to complain about their stupidity and market ignorance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 S4 Avant. S6 Avant BMW 335xi Touring. (yeah... sure they'll do that...) R-class mercedes, Magnum SRT, others don't offer manual S-R series Volvos Saab SportCombi 93 or 95. See if Jaguar or anyone else comes out with anything. Good luck. It is frustrating for someone who knows what they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Buy regular 05 LGT MT wagon. Don't forget to send a letter to SOA to complain about their stupidity and market ignorance. Seriously. With the excess $$$ you'll have a very impressive mod fund. You'll smoke all the cars listed above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_knoxville Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 (req: Turbo, powerful, wagon, awd, safe, manual transmission). i'm trying to think of some powerful, manual turbo awd wagons that are unsafe, but my mind is drawing a blank or maybe you meant a wagon that is equipped with a safe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Volvo V70R - 300hp, wagon, 6sp tranny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Volvo V70 R Starting at $40,940 MSRP * Horsepower 300 @ 5,500 RPM; Torque 295 @ 1,950-5,250 RPM * High Pressure Turbocharged 5-Cylinder, 2.5-Liter Engine * 6-Speed Manual Transmission * Electronically Controlled All Wheel Drive * Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System - Dual-Threshold Air Bags * Side Impact Air Bags for Driver and Front Passenger * Inflatable Side Curtains (IC) * Whiplash Protection Seating System (WHIPS) * Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) * Four-C Electronically Controlled Chassis with Three Driver Selected Settings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 * Five-cylinder turbocharged engine * 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds (manual) * 295 lb-ft @ 1950 - 5250 rpm * Double overhead camshafts, 20 valves * Dual Intercoolers * Three-way catalytic converter with Lambda sensor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyh Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 As I have said before...that Volvo V70R may be my next car...if Subaru keeps suckin' hind tit. Sebberry, you and I both know that Canadian pennies don't count! Martin Luther - "Who loves not women, wine and song remains a fool his whole life long." EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandman Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 i'm trying to think of some powerful, manual turbo awd wagons that are unsafe, but my mind is drawing a blank or maybe you meant a wagon that is equipped with a safe? Impreza WRX wagon driven by 22 yo frat boy? Who Dares Wins スバル Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neelnug Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 When I am done with my GTO I will be starting a family. An STI wagon would be the perfect car. I don't want to have to mod the car. I want to have full warranty without an issue and awesome performance straight out of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akm3 Posted November 4, 2006 Author Share Posted November 4, 2006 Thank you all for your suggestions! I am someone too car dumb to mod, I need to buy it "pre-modded" if you will because I have zero comfort level screwing around with my engine etc, so the "buy a used 05 MT Wagon and mod" suggestion is excellent for most people, but not for me. That Volvo v70 is very spicy +D I like the Audi Avants also. Thanks for the tips! The account keeps growing, I would really prefer to spend the money on the (better value in my mind) Subaru, but ... what can I do? Thanks again! -Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akm3 Posted November 4, 2006 Author Share Posted November 4, 2006 Wow I think I'm in love with the Volvo =D It's F'n expensive but at least I'd be getting what I wanted!! Now to just save up the 15k difference. That'll take me at least a year, so hopefully Subaru offers me something (*HELLO?! Subaru?! Factory order only GT Wagon w/ MT?? HELLO?!) before that time comes up and I have money left over =D 2007 VOLVO V70 R TOTAL(MSRP) $45,410 BASE PRICE $40,940 Styling $475 Exterior Sonic Blue Metallic $475 17" x 8" Pegasus Alloy Wheels with 235/45/ZR17 Tires N/C Interior Nordkap Black/ Blue "R" Full Soft Metallic Leather Multi-Contoured Sport Seating Surfaces N/C Options $3,300 Premium Package $2,400 * Power Glass Moonroof * HU-850 Audio System with In-Dash 6-CD Changer, AM/FM Stereo, Dolby Pro-Logic II® Surround Sound, 4x75-Watt Amplifier and 25-Watt Center Speaker, 11 Speakers Climate Package $600 * Heated Front Seats * Rainsensor Subwoofer $300 Accessories N/C Features * Horsepower 300 @ 5,500 RPM; Torque 295 @ 1,950-5,250 RPM * High Pressure Turbocharged 5-Cylinder, 2.5-Liter Engine * 6-Speed Manual Transmission * Electronically Controlled All Wheel Drive * Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System - Dual-Threshold Air Bags * Side Impact Air Bags for Driver and Front Passenger * Inflatable Side Curtains (IC) * Whiplash Protection Seating System (WHIPS) * Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) * Four-C Electronically Controlled Chassis with Three Driver Selected Settings * Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) * Brembo 4-Piston Aluminum Brake Calipers, Front and Rear * Bi-Xenon High and Low Beam Headlamps * Power-Adjustable Driver Seat, 8-Way with 3-Position Memory and Lumbar Support * Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, 8-Way with Lumbar Support * "R" Full Soft Leather Multi-Contoured Sport Seats * "R" Blue Instrument Gauges with Watch-Dial Bezels * 17" Alloy Wheels Warranty * 4 Years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first Roadside Assistance * Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance * 4 Years DESTINATION FEE $695 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akm3 Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 Actually I have contacted Subaru directly. They are completely unwilling to even entertain such a thing. Actually, humorously, the reply said "it sounds like the WRX Limited Wagon is what you want, that comes in Manual". . . . My reply of course was that they weren't listening to me. Great way to meet your sales goal of 250k cars or whatever Subaru :rollseyes: -Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Wow I think I'm in love with the Volvo =D It's F'n expensive but at least I'd be getting what I wanted!! Now to just save up the 15k difference. I believe one member bought a V70R for something around $34k. He said these things are horribly marked up, so if you bargain for last year model you have lots of room. If you buy Volvo, or something else, PLEASE DON"T FORGET to tell SOA idiots about it. WRX wagon. What a f'ing rude retards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slade Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 If you don't mind buying used - I've seen a few V70 R's at Carmax for around $28k. There aren't any currently listed on their website but there are a few sedans. http://www.carmax.com/dyn/factsheet/factsheet.aspx?id=3819503 I would have gotten one had I been able to afford it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgt_nube Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Wow I think I'm in love with the Volvo =D It's F'n expensive but at least I'd be getting what I wanted!!If you haven't driven one yet, how can you be in love with it? The proof is in the driving. I find Volvos to be truck-like compared to an LGT. You may or may not agree after you drive them. A few photos of the LGT My current ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandman Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 If you haven't driven one yet, how can you be in love with it? The proof is in the driving. I find Volvos to be truck-like compared to an LGT. You may or may not agree after you drive them.I drove an new XC70 and was shocked at how ponderous it felt. A friend of mine has the V70R, I'll wangle the keys from him soon. He told me it has twin turbos and I was hmmmm - on a 5 cylinder? Turns out it has twin intercoolers. Who Dares Wins スバル Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emlevins Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 07 STI Limited? 05 SWP Legacy GT Limited (aka "Pearl")- 5MT AP - Stage 2 Protuned (238/284) - wife driven 07 BMW 335xi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaWolverine Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 The V70R just looks weird to me. There are moments when I'm like 'it's not so bad actually' but I always come back and no, it's not for me. It's got some good specs, I can't deny that though. Seems like it would be fun to drive, but I think it's just too Volvo for me. The C30 looks pretty hot though if I were in the market for a 3 Door. If it came 5-door w/ turbo, even a 2.0T, and AWD for under 30k it would be a slam dunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Have you contacted SOA directly to see if they can custom build you what you want? I'd be pressing them like mad to do it. They want to sell you a car, you want to buy a Subaru... make it happen! Your dealing with Subaru, one manufacturer so far out of touch it's funny. They will give him the same line they give everyone, "Thank you for your interest in Subaru, we will forward your comments on......" And then they'll release a B10 Tribeca six months later. OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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