Replacing MCS for something more practical - Page 11

FC · 02-26-2014, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zach

Yeah, possibly. I know it will qualify for "less than $20K" but probably not much less given the demand for the diesel wagons.

Yeah, given the use, we want to get something closer to 15 than 20k.

FC · 03-14-2014, 03:30 PM

Based on this

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t-drive-review

and how well they hold their value, I might just get her a 2015 model Sportwagen.

Jeff_DML · 03-14-2014, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FC

Based on this

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t-drive-review

and how well they hold their value, I might just get her a 2015 model Sportwagen.

yeah that would be a nice option for my wife too. Looks a bit better then the last gen jelly bean shaped one.

FC · 03-14-2014, 03:38 PM

It's MUCH more attractive from the rear than the current one (whose rear has been around basically for nearly a decade), which I dislike.

John V · 03-14-2014, 05:21 PM

The real "magic" with VWs and Audis starts around the 60,000 mile mark. And by "magic" I mean "leave a scan tool in the car."

Jeff_DML · 03-14-2014, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John V

The real "magic" with VWs and Audis starts around the 60,000 mile mark. And by "magic" I mean "leave a scan tool in the car."

Is that still a issue? I thought they have improved a lot in the last few years

John V · 03-14-2014, 05:28 PM

Improved, yes. Still not a car I would recommend keeping long term. It's just a crap shoot.

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03-14-2014, 03:30 PM	#102
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,280	Based on this http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t-drive-review and how well they hold their value, I might just get her a 2015 model Sportwagen.

03-14-2014, 03:38 PM	#104
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,280	It's MUCH more attractive from the rear than the current one (whose rear has been around basically for nearly a decade), which I dislike.

03-14-2014, 05:21 PM	#105
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	The real "magic" with VWs and Audis starts around the 60,000 mile mark. And by "magic" I mean "leave a scan tool in the car."

03-14-2014, 05:28 PM	#107
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	Improved, yes. Still not a car I would recommend keeping long term. It's just a crap shoot.