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Forgot to clarify
Posted by JMJinNC [Email] (more from JMJinNC) on Sat, 9 Jan 2016 05:32:24
In Reply to: Looking to replace my '02 9-5 Aero SW, JMJinNC, Thu, 7 Jan 2016 11:45:24
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Thanks for the responses thus far.
I forgot to clarify - kids are 8, 6, and 3. Car seat is center-mounted Britax, forward facing convertible.
I'm considering Saab 9-5 wagons as well, but can make do with a smaller car. Very hard to find a low mileage 9-5, as most owners are like me and either hang onto them, or drive them into the ground.
I tested the car seat/rear seat roominess on a 2016 VW Golf Sportwagen and found it sufficient. I was looking at new gas models, and am shying away from used diesel models until VW offers a fix. Used Passat wagons with manual are an option, but are rarer than hen's teeth.
I also test drove a Mazda CX-5 Sport, but Mazda mates their smaller engine to the 6-speed manual (?!?!?!) so performance is pretty anemic. Interior is average at that pricepoint, but the rear seat accomodates all 3 kids.
I really wanted to like the CX-5, but it was, quite frankly, gutless.
I'm 6' 2", but don't put the seat all the way back. Not an issue withthe center-mounteed forward car seat in back though.
Subaru - well, they are okay, but I don't need or want 4WD. Might be an option since my prefered service place is Volvo/Saab/Subaru (Swedish Imports - Durham, NC - EXCELLENT).
Again, thanks all and keep the suggestions coming.
JMJ
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Posts in this Thread:
- Looking to replace my '02 9-5 Aero SW, JMJinNC, Thu, 7 Jan 2016 11:45:24
- Narrowing the field, JMJinNC, Tue, 12 Jan 2016 07:55:28
- Forgot to clarify, JMJinNC, Sat, 9 Jan 2016 05:32:24 <-- Viewing This Message
- Stick shift wagons and SUV's, Mike Lynch
, Fri, 8 Jan 2016 14:40:00 - Re: Looking to replace my '02 9-5 Aero SW, seth1065
, Thu, 7 Jan 2016 16:46:21 - Re: Looking to replace my '02 9-5 Aero SW, Dan-O, Thu, 7 Jan 2016 13:26:29
- why not an '07 or '08 9-5 Aero Wagon? n/m, bobc
, Thu, 7 Jan 2016 13:00:45 - how tall are you?, AdamD, Thu, 7 Jan 2016 12:00:17
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