Cheap modern luxobarge/wagon options

[VaderTT]

Easy, just buy one with the work already done, there are plenty of them.

They don't run forever and I am hard on my vehicles. That and all the stage3 s4's have 120k+ or they are $15-25k. My s4 had 450whp and it held up pretty well, just stupid shit that needed to be replaced, but it only had 89k.
They are awesome cars, but I woundn't recommend an audi v6 biturbo to someone who wants a semi cheap car and probably will want to send it to a shop when it breaks.

[Trip McNeely]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-E-300-DIESEL-1997-mercedes-benz-e-300-diesel-only-69-k-original-miles-mint-/121277549244?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1c3cb48abc&item=121277549244&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

[talisman]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Ben...US_Cars_Trucks

No diesels.

This is decent, but honestly I like the previous gen styling much more. An 02ish wagon with the sport package and front bumper cover is the fucking balls.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-5-Series-Touring-Wagn-06-530Xi-SPORT-WAGON-AWD-CLEAN-RARE-PANORAMIC-ROOF-WINTER-PACKAGE-E320-/261402773565?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3cdcd1c83d&item=261402773565&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

[Chili]

Ah, S8, not A8. That is sexy as hell! Probably out of my price range.


This is a pretty decent option:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-5-Series...US_Cars_Trucks

The only thing I would say is that for "comfort" you will be better off without a "sport" package, and the longest wheelbase possible. Not sure if a 5 series BMW is going to meet your needs there.

I doubt they would be any better than our Acura, and that can beat the shit out of us on rough roads.

[VaderTT]

Ah, S8, not A8. That is sexy as hell! Probably out of my price range.


This is a pretty decent option:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-5-Series...US_Cars_Trucks

Talk to Dohctr, last I remember he was rolling a 550i of that vintage, traded "up" from his c6 z06.

[Trip McNeely]

No diesels.

This is decent, but honestly I like the previous gen styling much more. An 02ish wagon with the sport package and front bumper cover is the fucking balls.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-5-Series...US_Cars_Trucks

It's nice but I'd be leery of a Bimmer with high miles, especially the newer ones with iDrive.

[Baron Von Crowder]

No diesels.

This is decent, but honestly I like the previous gen styling much more. An 02ish wagon with the sport package and front bumper cover is the fucking balls.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-5-Series...US_Cars_Trucks

have you ever driven one of the newer turbo diesel benz's? I drifted the fuck out of one at the auction, it was hard to tell it was an oil burner.

[mustang_revival]

4 Runner

[talisman]

The only thing I would say is that for "comfort" you will be better off without a "sport" package, and the longest wheelbase possible. Not sure if a 5 series BMW is going to meet your needs there.

I doubt they would be any better than our Acura, and that can beat the shit out of us on rough roads.

My 740iL, while obviously the longest wheelbase they have, had the Sport Package and it was very comfortable, but there was some room for improvement. As far back as that suspension was designed, I'd hope the newer SP cars would be an improvement.

have you ever driven one of the newer turbo diesel benz's? I drifted the fuck out of one at the auction, it was hard to tell it was an oil burner.

I can't stand the smell of diesel.

4 Runner

Already had one.

[mstng86]

well since we aren't talking about wagons anymore.

Toyota Tacoma

[Chili]

My 740iL, while obviously the longest wheelbase they have, had the Sport Package and it was very comfortable, but there was some room for improvement. As far back as that suspension was designed, I'd hope the newer SP cars would be an improvement.

Wheelbase will always be a big factor, which is why I'm sure the 7 series, although a sport, was still comfortable.

[talisman]

Good lord. Just looked at S8 pricing. Yeah, just slightly out of my range. Holy shit. I had no idea those things were so high priced.

[crapstang]

No diesels.

Why no diesels?
It's not a diesel, but for 1000 there is no beating my C220. The interior is like new and I get an easy 30mpg.

[Chili]

well since we aren't talking about wagons anymore.

Toyota Tacoma

That would be as rough as his 4runner was.

Seriously Eric, I think a full size caddy or something along those lines is going to be best for your back and budget.

[Trip McNeely]

I believe though the 7 series long wheel base is the iL, you can get a standard wheel base 740i.