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Old May 16th 04, 02:09 AM
Klaus Sturm
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I don't know about price, but if you want an MB, can you get an E320T
4-matic there?

Personally I would go for a Subaru Liberty (Legacy) GT turbo wagon.
Has all or most of the features, performance, reliability, quality and is
affordable.

Klaus
"Rich Williamson" > wrote in message
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> Audi Allroad, A6 Avant Mercedes C320 wagon or E320 wagon
>
>
> Within the next few months (November) I will be looking for a
> replacement for my 2001 Mercedes C320 Sport Wagon. Since it has been a
> real lemon, I am loath to go back into the same car.
>
> I would like input good and bad on the Wagons mentioned above (and any
> others that I may have overlooked.)
>
> What I like:
>
> Versatility to load large stuff (typical home depot run...smaller
> furniture, boxes, etc) in the back of my car, then convert it into a
> regular car again.
>
> Speed and acceleration (don't need a hot rod, but 190 HP is too low).
> Zero to 60 under 8 seconds, and prefer closer to 6 seconds.
>
> Bells and whistles (CD changer, dual climate zones, heated seats, auto
> wipers, integrated cell phone, power seat memory, leather, nice trim -
> prefer wood, high powered lights, trip computer, high end stereo, etc...)
>
> Auto with shift capability is nice.
>
> Must handle in a reasonably sporty manner... no boats or sloppy steering.
>
> Would really like all wheel drive (miss my Volvo XC that was pretty good
> in snow).
>
> storage compartments in rear area.
>
> Traction control, and lateral sway / stability control.
>
> Rear leg room is somewhat important as my kids get older, and to take
> care of my friends when we go into town.
>
> Safety record, and related stuff like side bags is important.
>
> Athird row seat would be nice..but not essential
>
> Would like to keep it under $55,000... but hey wouldn't we all. Current
> car cost $47,000.
>
> Service that offers loaners and kisses ass.
>
> Good warranty program that includes everything.
>
> Larger interior than the C320 wagon would be nice.
>
>
>
>
> I dislike:
>
> Things breaking
>
> Sloppy driving cars
>
> Poor acceleration
>
> poorly laid out dash
>
> unintuitive buttons and controls.
>
> cheap trim
>
> Inability to floor it to pass quickly at highway speed.
>
>
>
> I realize that no car can meet all of these things...but what comes
> close...?
>
> I do want a nicer car... status is not really important... but I do want
> something that is considered a "nice car"... Ford Tauruses need not
> apply. in other word image is nice, but not all consuming.
>
>
> I do tend toward european cars instead of american and japanes... but
> won't rule it out.
>
> i had considered a 5 series BMW, but the wagon is not being produced in
> that size right now.
> thanks in advance,
>
> Rich



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