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Forum: BoaterTalk
Date: Apr 23 2008, 2:31 GMT
From: watson.gp

	feel free to suggest other cars or comment on what i've already got. subaru outback subaru impreza wagon toyota matrix volkswagon passat wagon looking for something with good gas mileage, decent amound of room, drives well, and since im buying used i need something with a long life-span. i will be buying used so the subaru is probably the only choice if i want AWD. but i've made it fine in my ford explorer with 2WD. pros...cons...additions...anything appreciated thanks greg

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subaru's.... kcwlkr New

I've been unsatisfied with reliability of my Subaru Otter New

'94 volvo wagon. extremely reliable for long distance paddling trips and hardly ever breaks down in inconvenient places <NT> clay54 New

the 94 volvo is the best out there robbisonomatic New

also can withstand the elements when sitting on the side of I-85 for multiple weeks at a time <NT> watson.gp New

true dat <NT> clay54 New

I have a '95 850 wagon. Super-reliable and cheap! Try B&F Auto in Chattanooga. Great prices, and they work on them too. <NT> Brig New

Subaru / Matrix jak-nj New

The Matirx is an excellent shuttle vehicle b6 New

I am on my third Subaru and they are very good cars........................... Terrell New

Agreed, but a small disagreement... LuvLu New

I LOVE my AWD Honda Element. Guelo New

Seconded boley New

disagree... TennJon New

What kind of milage do you get in that truck?? guy66 New

I never checked mine but my friend reports 24 - 25mpg  range. <NT> Guelo New

24mpg with racks <NT> Turtle81 New

thoughts roscoepwavetrain New

Be careful with VWs.  Mine needed a new engine at 100K miles and they told me that was normal. Turtle81 New

I have the Jetta TDI & you have to replace the timing belt at 100K. If if breaks you will need a new engine. Ed_E.Hopper New

TDI engines are okay, anything but that, look out.  Regardless, I am sticking with Honda. <NT> Turtle81 New

Right on..Carmax gave me $1500 cash over trade in when I bought the Element.(from another dealer) <NT> Guelo New

shaggin' wagon!! with fur, blacklights, and trippy posters, and built in bong. alexkayaks23 New

That shag carpet gets funky when you throw wet gear on it......and don't forget having a waterbed in the back of the van <NT> Bradley New

Subaru Impreza base wagon or a WRX? sunchopper New

Outback Sport kelli New

I'm liking my 34 mpg highway driving elb New

I'm at 130K kelli New

My wife and I have a '05 Ford Focus .... love2kayak New

how about a minivan?  super roomy & decent gas mileage mtnsport New

Just traded in my Slammy New

Toyota or Honda, but its really all about preventive maintainance!! <NT> Deez New

Subie Baja!!!!!! corgimas New

Sams Club echo2001 New

Get a small 4 door truck. It's not just a shuttle vehicle, it's a babe manget! <NT> Will_Carry New

The Subaru Outback is the gayest vehicle on the road. <NT> Will_Carry New

thanks for all the advice! also...an input on the Mazda Protege5 ??? watson.gp New

Favorite car I have ever owned DonVitoCorleone New

Opinions on the cars you listed from a car guy DonVitoCorleone New

question on the Matrix JG New

they just redesigned it.  Either 08 or an early release 09 was the new version DonVitoCorleone New

Both the Matrix and Vibe became less wagonish and more hatchbackie for the 09 models. Riv New

<No Subject> ctrunner New

Don`t get a Matrix, my son had one and the seats just about killed him!... rbowman New

If at all possible DO NOT buy a car right now. Try to wait until something ... davegg New

Diesel version of the boxer engine is scheduled for 2010 <NT> sunchopper New

Element TennJon New

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