04-24-2019, 01:35 PM | #41 | |
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04-24-2019, 01:38 PM | #42 | |
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About the only logical alternative that I can see is the GTI 5-door. But it doesn’t really have a trunk, IIRC, and it’s not *that* much less money.
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04-24-2019, 01:50 PM | #43 |
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Closest is probably whichever version of the Golf/Alltrack wagon is still available w/ a stick.
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04-24-2019, 02:12 PM | #44 | |
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>>>> Based on my manual e46 sport package wagon that I owned, I agree with John V. If they made a M3 wagon that would be a different story. |
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04-24-2019, 02:23 PM | #45 | |
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I don’t feel like this is a compelling case against the E91.
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04-25-2019, 07:53 AM | #46 | |
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CTS-V wagons can be had for $30k and it'll kick the E91's teeth in and take its lunch money. If you really must have a wagon, there are any number of Mercedes that will scratch that itch. I think Jag makes an XF wagon as well now? There's the Buick thingy as well. Or you could buy a Mazda 3, which comes in a hatchback (which let's be honest is a wagon), has a stick, and can be bought for, what, $25k? With a warranty. And it'll run forever. And has a much nicer interior than an E91. Compared to an E91, I'm willing to bet it's just as fast in day to day driving. Again, I understand that if you over-constrain your list of requirements to wagon + stick + rear wheel drive + BMW, this is the only answer. |
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04-25-2019, 08:43 AM | #47 |
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My big issue with the E91 wagon is that the wagon part just doesn’t add that much utility. I suppose if you have dogs it’s a good choice over a sedan, but are you going to put your dogs in the $30k unicorn you just bought from EAG?
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04-25-2019, 08:48 AM | #48 | |
Oh, are they?
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This one in Austin looks pretty nice.... https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing
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04-25-2019, 08:54 AM | #49 |
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If you can afford to spend $30k on an E91 wagon, I suspect you will have no problem doing this.
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04-25-2019, 09:10 AM | #50 | |
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