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Old 03-21-2006, 08:44 PM   #7
lemming
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Originally Posted by Fernando
That is pretty damn close to exactly the point I made to my wife. A new E-Wagon at $50K+ really is silly at this point, hence the Outback option being compared to a used E-wagon, both at ~$30K. I'd consider an older E-wagon, but other higher-mileage items start needing attention and pre 2001 wagons seem much more unreliable than 2001+ wagons.
making a rational car decision is just silly, man.



just get the one that makes you smile when you drive it because that is the one that will be worth it. practical never made anyone 'happy'. practical in car terms means lot of rationalizing in lieu of actual driving fun and validation in the form of Consumer Reports, if that beats the drum for you.
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