Opinions of best midsized sedan
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I'd go with the Volvo personally. We nearly bought a V70 wagon back in 2003. Will definitely look at them again.
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The Volvo auto trans problems ended with the switch to the p2 chassis, which is 2000 and on, you can tell the difference pre vs post facelift. A V70 will probably be our next family vehicle when our Maxima finishes it's process of "returning to dust whence it came." The only downside for me is that unless you get an R (which would be crazy awesome) you can't get the manual paired with AWD. And I need 3 pedals.
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Go with the Volvo, but get a 04-08 v70 (and for god's sake get a turbo--either the 2.4t or the T5 are both great). By 2006 they had the AWD pretty well sorted, otherwise stay FWD. Even the v70 2.4t with the tiny turbo has a big fat pile of torque.
Don't look at 01-03's at all. As was previously mentioned, the autos are crap, and the interiors were crap also.
...or go TDI, because diesel.
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The Volvo auto trans problems ended with the switch to the p2 chassis, which is 2000 and on, you can tell the difference pre vs post facelift. A V70 will probably be our next family vehicle when our Maxima finishes it's process of "returning to dust whence it came." The only downside for me is that unless you get an R (which would be crazy awesome) you can't get the manual paired with AWD. And I need 3 pedals.
This unfortunately is not true. Early p2 chassis are the ones with the weak automatic transmissions, the vast majority of the p80 chassis were fine (save for a few of the oddball later production cars with 5 speed autos). 04-08 are great cars, though. Mechanically very solid, nice to drive, and the interiors had improved massively by then.
The V70R is great and all... but way way way more expensive to own and maintain than the lower trim level cars.
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This unfortunately is not true. Early p2 chassis are the ones with the weak automatic transmissions, the vast majority of the p80 chassis were fine (save for a few of the oddball later production cars with 5 speed autos). 04-08 are great cars, though. Mechanically very solid, nice to drive, and the interiors had improved massively by then.
The V70R is great and all... but way way way more expensive to own and maintain than the lower trim level cars.
Yea that's what was in my head but not what came out, I meant post facelift v70. Sorry for the misinfo.
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great mid size... how about a 1 series
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great mid size... how about a 1 series
Wait a few months and get a 2 series, much better! Although neither are cheap.
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My parents ended up going the small suv route. This thing is awesome. 100% made in Germany unlike the ML. Which might be a two edged sword but time will tell. It was a loaner that only had 1,900 miles on it.
My parents looked at a lot of midsized suv's and the Volvo was their pick until Mr. Mercedes crashed the party.
My dad and I drove the GLK and a Volvo xc60. The Volvo had 7000 miles on it but you could hear the interior creek and pop when you went over small bumps. Imagine that noise at 80,000! The GLK is solid as a rock.
The GLK is a small truck but for what they need this will work. They might have to tune up their Tetris skills but that is better than driving the sloppy suspension'd, America market minded ML.
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@DrLeadFoot
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Sweet, I like how the hood is low and they aren't bulgy looking like most vehicles.
I agree. All the other midsize suv's look like space ships.
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@DrLeadFoot
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shoulda bought an Aztek.
Isn't GM paying people to drive those?
3.5L V6
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@DrLeadFoot
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Isn't GM paying people to drive those?
3.5L V6
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If not they should be...
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I daily an 04 v70r, 6 speed. Good car, no complaints aside from mpg being low. If I didn't have two kids and a dog to take around it would be an e39 m5 no question. When both kids are forward facing I'm thinking about jetty TDI wagon for the mpg, but will surely miss my 300hp and sweet orange leather interior.
Nice GLK, I've always liked the shape of those....
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I drove a Subaru Legacy for a few years and while it's not a BMW, it is a good, safe and very reliable car. Especially for the price paid. If I were to purchase another car, not just another platform for modding, I'd seriously consider another Subaru. It's not the best in class as far as MPG goes, but there are always trade offs.
$0.02 worth.
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VW TDI wagon
Volvo Wagon
No to Subaru.
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I really want a e34 or e39 touring. That will be my daily in due time.
@DrLeadFoot
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Also, Just say NO to Subaru.
-interiors that make most Econo-cars seem fancy
-Cant build a decent NA engine, even with modern technology
-Cant build a reliable turbocharged engine
-AWD is neat but snow tires +2wd is superior
-The LGBT community only approves of the wagon versions
-Rowley has a Subaru
-Nope.avi
This made me laugh real hard.
Reeel notes-
I want to sell my Subaru.
Shit box econo car interior for a car that I paid 7k for made in 02.
I got scared when I opened the hood.
I want, scratch that need another Beamer.
Reasons for purchase
-it was a wagon
-I got a decent deal on it
-decent resale value
-my rally driver inside wanted one for a couple minutes
sk8 or die
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