New car time

[baz67]

Well when I was out of town the wife trashed her car into another on the icy roads so now it is new car time. She and the baby in the belly are fine, but not the car. Now the dreaded car search. She does not want anything from the Pacific so what we are lookin into are the:



Audi A4
Volvo S40
Buick Lacross (her idea not mine)

Thoughts, comments??

[Fuelie Fan]

Used CTS-V on ebay. You can get em for 30k with 20-30k miles and have 400 hp and plenty of space. That's what I would do if I had the money.

[Rick Dorion]

A4. You can have fun and she'll be safe.

[muthstryker]

get the new subaru legacy just say its from america :P awd for them icy roads as well

[Dagger]

A4. You can have fun and she'll be safe.

Famous last words! Never underestimate a woman's ability to screw up a car! Having said that, go with the A4.

[TPI Monte SS]

The A4 is a very nice ride, decent trunk space, but the backseat is kinda small. Might become a PITA to get the upcoming baby in and out of the car as it grows, and if you're planning on having more than one child the A4 is probably not a great idea. Is she really wanting an AWD/4WD vehicle? IF so, how about a Jeep Grand Cherokee? Almost the same $$ as an A4, they're awesome in the weather, and have plenty of room for kids and their stuff.

[baz67]

The A4 is a very nice ride, decent trunk space, but the backseat is kinda small. Might become a PITA to get the upcoming baby in and out of the car as it grows, and if you're planning on having more than one child the A4 is probably not a great idea. Is she really wanting an AWD/4WD vehicle? IF so, how about a Jeep Grand Cherokee? Almost the same $$ as an A4, they're awesome in the weather, and have plenty of room for kids and their stuff.

She wants a car, not an SUV. I hear you on the rear seat. We are going to take a look at them tonight.

[bookends]

I've got a friend that is a service manager at a volvo dealership, stay away from the S40, evedently they're having problems with the antitheft device leaving people stranded. good luck with the search and glad your wife and the baby are ok. also suggest the imprezza wagons, turbo + awd I drive a wrx daily it's not too bad.
Jon

[69TAPoser]

I owned 2 A4s and have loved them. Safe, practical, fun to drive, and "upscale" in comfort and appearance. However, outside of the warranty period, the maintenance gets expensive so plan accordingly if you go this route.

I have found that Volvo quality has gone WAY down since Ford has taken over. My wife drives a 2005 Volvo V50 wagon and it is a POS.

Phil

[Steve68]

Bry, my buddy in Denver has a Audi, could be a A4 but he loves in the snow and etc.

[Steve Chryssos]

A4 with DSG!! Or even an A3/DSG if you want to save some coin. We have a seven week old and the baby seat fits fine. More room in the A3 than one might think. And the direct injected turbo 2.0 with DSG is a blast.

[protour_chevelle]

We have a fully loaded Legacy and love it. Works incredible on ice. One vehicle to consider... The 300c/charger line. They have an amazing traction control/stability control system. It works very well in my climate(much like yours)

-Matt

[Damn True]

+1 on the Legacy wagon or sedan. They are built in Indiana if that helps any. I have had one for 4 years and LOVE IT!

I happen to have a Buick LaCrosse as a company car. I suppose it's a decent enough car in a very Ford Taurus sort of way (boring). Comfortable, has enough power for what it is and gets pretty good mileage (27-30 on the highway). But it is anything but enjoyable to drive. Fine on a long haul up or down I-5, but if there is a corner, you are quickly reminded that you are driving a Buick. It handles just like you'd expect a Buick to handle.

[Steve1968LS2]

+1 on the Legacy wagon or sedan. They are built in Indiana if that helps any.

Subaru in the snow for the WIN!

seriously, they have really really good traction..

[buickfunnycar.com]

Volvo's are madness right now...they are associated with Ford after all.

I think you are really missing the boat by not considering an Acura or Accord.Bullet-proof cars that run like swiss watches and have great resale value when/if that time comes.Built like tanks too.

[aonghus]

I vote A3 with AWD... friend has one. Very nice. DSG trans, plenty of space for baby stuff

[TPI Monte SS]

A4 with DSG!! Or even an A3/DSG if you want to save some coin. We have a seven week old and the baby seat fits fine. More room in the A3 than one might think. And the direct injected turbo 2.0 with DSG is a blast.

Yeah, I hadn't thought of the wagon aspect before, but the A3 or A4 wagon would be a great family hauler. Check 'em out!

[Bill Howell]

How about a first gen Camaro?

[Patrick]

Go with the A4......And while you're at the dealership make sure you
"test drive/terrorize" an RS4!!

Oh yeah, glad to hear everyone is OK.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

Audi all the way..