[OT] Need suggestions for a sport wagon

[mikulencake at comcast.net (mikulencake@comcast.net)]

I take offense to the Ford Focus 5 door comment.  I think it is one of the better designed cars to hit the streets, and I have the credentials to back it up.  If you can wait until May I will let you know how it handles a baby.  My first is due on the 8th.  

paul
> Brad Sterling wrote:
> > We recently had our
> > first kid and are thinking we need to get something with four doors.  
> 
> A step up from VW is Audi. If the S4 Avant is too small,
> you could go back to an older S6, but your wife prefers
> newer.  If I were looking, I'd consider:
> 
> Ford Focus -- 5 door or wagon. Cheap, ugly, handles well
> 	(but it's no GTI)
> 	http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/wagon/112_0206_focus/
> 
> Mazda Protege5 -- like the Focus wagon, but prettier
> 	http://www.new-cars.com/2003/2003-mazda-protege5.html
> 
> Chevy Malibu MAXX -- mid-price cross between a wagon and sedan.
> 	Bigger than the Focus and Protege5. I think this one is a
> 	sleeper.
> http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/editorial/photos/index.cfm/id/feature13/img/0
> 4ChevyMalibuMaxx.htm
> 
> Lincoln LS - (used) big, quiet, luxo-tourer that handles well.
> 	http://www.llsoc.com/V2R1/Resources/TestDriver/TestDriverFAQ.htm#FAQ5
> 
> Honda Odyssey -- the dreaded minivan, but above average.
> 	Grassroots Motorsports compared it to a Jaguar XKE
> 	and Porsche 356, and it won!
> 	http://www.internetautoguide.com/Reviews/1999/1999_Honda_Odyssey.html
> 
> Mazda RX8 -- well, the doors open real wide. :-) But not really
> 	practical for a growing family.
> 	http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame.mv?file=car.mv&num=1045
> 
> Just remember that with kids come a change in priorities.
> Ease of child seat installation, storage for diaper bags
> and strollers, gas mileage (you'll understand when your
> diaper bill exceeds your gas bill) become more important
> than 0-60 times and skidpad Gs.
> 
> Kent, who gave up his Fiat X1/9 for a new '86 Taurus wagon
> 
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