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05-28-16, 10:03 PM

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Used RX hybrid? Solid choice to haul gear, pets and get decent mpg.

05-31-16, 08:26 AM

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GTi? Brand new for low to mid $20's

05-31-16, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LexBob2

Actually, Audi was rated as the top brand overall considering Road Test Scores, Predicted Reliability and % Recommended Tested Models.

For reliability only the Lexus brand was a notch above Audi. A good showing by the brand though.

Thanks for the correction! But in either case, yes a very good showing for the brand.

06-01-16, 09:14 AM

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here's your GLK...

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...24787394&Log=0

06-01-16, 09:17 AM

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here's your GLK...

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...24787394&Log=0

That is such a dorky looking car.

I think I am going to stick with the A3 wagon.

06-01-16, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jdicicco7

That is such a dorky looking car.

I think I am going to stick with the A3 wagon.

slim pickens....

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...30593966&Log=0

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06-01-16, 10:16 AM

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slim pickens....

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...30593966&Log=0

yup. especially if I want something newer, right out of lease with less than 50k miles on it.

06-01-16, 07:21 PM

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There is no A3 wagon, or at least not in the US. Why not an impreza hatch?

06-01-16, 07:24 PM

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The next car I plan to get is a Golf R. It is also the car I would get were money no object. AWD, German, fun to drive, buttoned down, hatchback, MT. Nothing else available that ticks off all those boxes. Only qualm is no diesel.

06-01-16, 08:05 PM

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If you are ok with FWD like the A3, how about a nice TSX wagon?

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...9025/overview/

06-01-16, 10:39 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by S2000toIS350

If you are ok with FWD like the A3, how about a nice TSX wagon?

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...9025/overview/

I forgot all about those, but man they are pretty sweet. Good looking car IMO, the Acura beak isn't too obnoxious on this car like was the old TL. Honda knows how to make an awesome, fuel efficient 4 cylinder engine better than anybody else. Should be dead nuts reliable and cheap to service as well, something I don't think that Audi A3 will provide. Plus I think they have more room in the back seat and cargo area than the A3 wagon.