[OT] Need suggestions for a sport wagon

[jfolkson at optonline.net (Jan Folkson)]

I've got an '03 Jetta Wagon with a 1.8t, five speed, glass sunroof, leather,
sport suspension and rides pretty much like all the new GTI's that I've
driven.

HTH.


- Jan Folkson  http://www.janfolkson.com
NYC

'86 16V
'03 Passat GLS 1.8t
'03 Jetta Wagon 1.8t

"Gravity, it's not just a good idea...it's the law!"


> Hi all,
> 
> This is completely non-Roc, so delete now if off topic posts bother you.
> 
> So, my wife drives a 2002 GTI VR6 (201 hp, 6-speed).  We recently had our
> first kid and are thinking we need to get something with four doors.  The
> size of the GTI is fine, it's just difficult getting the kid in and out of
> the center of the back seat.  So, I'm looking for suggestions on what to
> look at.  Here are some requirements:
> 
> - No SUVs (SAVs, IAVs, etc.)
> - No sedans
> - Must have a moonroof
> - Must be a manual tranny
> - Must have leather
> - Must ride more like the a sporty car (ala GTI) than a luxury sedan
> 
> Cars we've already considered and have mostly dismissed:
> - 2004 Jetta wagon (can't get the V6 in the wagon, TDI is 5 seconds slower
> than the GTI)
> - 2004 Subaru Outback (no moonroof on the wagon)
> - 2004 Subaru Forester XT (leather is only an option for the automatic)
> - 2004 Subaru WRX (no moonroof on the wagon)
> - 2001 Audi S4 Avant (although not completely dismissed, it's 900 lbs
> heavier than the GTI and it felt real heavy)
> 
> We just found out that Passats come in a stick shift (I thought they were
> all autos), but are concerned it will ride like it's S4/A4 sister.  We also
> still need to see if we can option up a 4-door Golf to be a GTI equivalent.
> 
> So any ideas?  New or late model, please. The wife finds confidence in the
> car being newer.  Feel free to reply to me directly, so as not to clog the
> list.  Thanks in advance.
> 
> -Brad
> '86 Scirocco 16v
> 
> 
> 
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