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Hi everyone- I'm Revka, the Station Wagons message board host. As Host, my job is to assist you with any questions or difficulties that you may encounter on this message board.
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You will find that Town Hall is monitored much more closely than most online Message Boards, and that we ask for (and receive) a very high level of courtesy. In addition, you'll notice that many of our participants are highly knowledgeable, and many are longtime supporters of the Town Hall community. I hope that you will become an enthusiastic member in this online community, too.
If you need help finding a particular discussion, or have any other questions or comments..., please post your message/s below. If the matter is urgent, you can also email me at revka@edmunds.com
Thanks for your participation at Town Hall! ;-)
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- Help me select a Station Wagon!
- Used Station Wagons - help me decide.
- Which Station Wagon under 20k...?
- Upcoming Station Wagons (Real or Concept)
Or try using the Search feature, on the left side of the page, to find a specific topic (make/model) of interest throughout Town Hall. Happy Motoring!
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1. can you talk about pricing (actual dollar figures? i seem only to see "$ above invoice" type of references which are not useful if you don't happen to know what invoice is).
2. can you mention dealer and saleman names?
thank you.
In addition, here are direct links to Edmunds' New Vehicle PowerShopper and Dealer Locator tools. Hope this is helpful. Good luck. ;-)
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Either way, my guess would be because the Dodge Magnum SRT-8 is still a concept vehicle, and it's not yet in the data base that's connected to both of those search tools.
Try using the open search box on the left side of the page. This search is takes into account all the information in the actual discussion titles; so if you put the words "dodge magnum" into the open search box, you'll get direct access to our Dodge Magnum SRT-8 discussion. Hope this is helpful.
Revka
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In contrast, the Chrysler Pacifica shows up in the Chrysler list, in the Chrysler Wagon list, etc.
It seems pretty well determined that the Magnum is going to be a production vehicle, so I think it should get treated like the Pacifica.
No doubt, as the Magnum gets closer to production..., Edmunds will eventually put it in their make/model data base.
Also, in cased you missed in my previous post: the Dodge Magnum SRT-8 will show up if you search for it with the "Search Town Hall by Keyword" (open box) on the left side of the page. This search tool works off the actual information (keywords) in the discussion titles. Good luck.
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Also, considering your needs, it's sound like you'd do well to also consider a mini-van. For more feedback on this subject, you may want to check out our Station Wagon vs. Mini-van discussion. Good luck.
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AH-HA is reporting that we will see two new models from Honda-Acura soon. They are the Honda Latitude and Acura TSX.
Of the Latitude, AH-HA says "Honda will launch a new model by next summer(2003-4), the Latitude. The 2004 Latitude is basically a U.S. version of the compact 7-passenger Stream MPV. It will be aimed at young families looking for a versatile vehicle and as a samller, cheaper alternative to the Odyssey minivan."
It sounds like Honda will give the PT Cruiser some competiton. Strange how six years ago Honda sold a vehicle like this and it was a total flop, now they're the new market craze. I remember thinking it would be a good idea to bring this over when they first came out with the Stream.
Of the TSX, AH-HA says "Next spring(2003), Acura will launch the all-new TSX sport sedan. Based on the upcoming JDM Accord, the TSX will be positioned between the RSX and TL with an estimated price between $24,000 and $28,000. Look for a near production concept at the 2003 NAIAS in Janaury."
Interesting about this AH-HA guy. Over the Saturn board there's a guy that goes by the same name that has been impressively accurate with his future automobile news about GM.
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Also, if you scroll through the list of Wagons discussions here, you'll notice that many of these pricing discussions are also linked back to this message board.
Try using the open search box on the left side of the page to see if there's a "prices paid" discussion for the vehicle you are interested in. ;-)
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Thanks!!
Also, here's a another place you could solicit feedback: Saabs vs. Subaru OB?. The discussion was originally for the Saab 9-3 or Outback, but there's no reason we couldn't expand it to include all Saabs and Subaru wagons. If these don't work, you may want to try starting a new discussion with the vehicles of your choice. Look for the "Add Discussion" feature on the right side of the main Wagons Board. Good luck, and please keep us posted on your decision. ;-)
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The XC70 D5 (Diesel) wagon is not specified for sale in the U.S. (emsissions requirements). Therefore, the Volvo Overseas delivery program does not offer this vehicle.
I would not anticipate that this model will be offered stateside anytime soon (lack of demand). If you are set on a Diesel AWD wagon, your only current option is a Ford Excursion (not much of an alternative).
To cluderman - For more information on Volvo Wagons, check out these discussions: Volvo V70 Wagon Experience and Volvo V70 XC.
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I am looking for some feedback on our situation but I'm unsure if it should be in the "Help me choose a Wagon" or "Ford Focus vs all other wagons" thread or perhaps a new thread?
I am very interested in the 2004 VW passat GL (or GLS) since it has gotten such good ratings and appears to have a lot of for which we are searching (styling, mpg etc). With good preparation, being frugal with the options and not going for the V6 I believe we can lower the price to - say low-mid $20K. The twist is that my wife's brother works as a mechanic for a Ford dealership and we qualify for the Ford's D-plan savings. We are also therefore looking at the 2004 Ford Focus ZTW for which since we could afford a lot more options would likely come to the ~$17K, I believe. Although Consumer Reports likes it (but below VW Passat) and I have seen a number of other decent reviews for the Focus, I have also seen/heard a few things that concern me - past reliability and the true cost to own among others.
I am unsure if this a "no-brainer" and I am unconsciously (or consciously) trying to not like the Focus for past transgressions.
Advice and insight from this community would be helpful.
I would start in the "Help Me Choose A Wagon" discussion. As you get input from various folks, you can then go to the vehicle-specific discussions like the Passat or the Focus.
Good luck and congratulations once again.
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Just scanned the "old" s40... and v50 archived threads and found them out of date.
I leave it to hosts to decide what goes where, but please let me know, as after I take delivery in Sweden in October may have some war stories.
Cheers H
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You probably want to read through these discussions:
Volvo 850 Wagons
Volvo V70 Wagon Experience
Volvo V70 / XC70
You should get some good ideas from the current owners of those vehicles there.
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You may also want to stop in the Maintenance and Repair Board and look for appropriate discussions there.
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