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Hi all-
Thanks to my soon-to-be-ex-wife, I'm looking for a new used car. I have a 2001 Porsche Boxster S, which is great but I'm looking for something a little more utlilitarian as a daily driver, with some character. I had a Volvo wagon which she took, and before that a LandCruiser which I liked, but doesn't fit the bill anymore. I'm zoning in on an Audi A4 or A6 Wagon. I see lots of info for the sedans but not much info for the wagons, although I'd imagine differences would be negligible other than body style and performance.
So what I'd like to ask is this: If you had around $17,000 (lawyers and court are expensive, you know) to spend on a wagon, what would you get and why? Or at least what would you recommend? I don't plan on modding it, don't need the handling or acceleration of the Porsche, but just want a reliable hauler that can get up some hills without breathing hard. I also like the relative luxuriousness of the Audis-leather is a must and decent fit and finish. AWD isn't a necessity where I live(Asheville, NC) especially if the $ difference could be applied elsewhere. Sadly, I feel like I'm describing a nice grocery getter with some performace.
What would be a good year/model to look at with that critria?
Obviously 17k is going to buy some mileage. I've seen a few 2001 A4's and even an A6(whose mileage is uncomfortably high for me) that look great but I just don't know what I'm looking at yet with the avants, quattros, different engnes, etc...
Any help and direction/suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Thanks-
Michael
Thanks to my soon-to-be-ex-wife, I'm looking for a new used car. I have a 2001 Porsche Boxster S, which is great but I'm looking for something a little more utlilitarian as a daily driver, with some character. I had a Volvo wagon which she took, and before that a LandCruiser which I liked, but doesn't fit the bill anymore. I'm zoning in on an Audi A4 or A6 Wagon. I see lots of info for the sedans but not much info for the wagons, although I'd imagine differences would be negligible other than body style and performance.
So what I'd like to ask is this: If you had around $17,000 (lawyers and court are expensive, you know) to spend on a wagon, what would you get and why? Or at least what would you recommend? I don't plan on modding it, don't need the handling or acceleration of the Porsche, but just want a reliable hauler that can get up some hills without breathing hard. I also like the relative luxuriousness of the Audis-leather is a must and decent fit and finish. AWD isn't a necessity where I live(Asheville, NC) especially if the $ difference could be applied elsewhere. Sadly, I feel like I'm describing a nice grocery getter with some performace.
What would be a good year/model to look at with that critria?
Obviously 17k is going to buy some mileage. I've seen a few 2001 A4's and even an A6(whose mileage is uncomfortably high for me) that look great but I just don't know what I'm looking at yet with the avants, quattros, different engnes, etc...
Any help and direction/suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Thanks-
Michael