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Old 07-07-2015, 07:29 AM
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Installed my new steering wheel last night, really love it so far! Here is a before and after pic...
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Old 07-07-2015, 09:08 AM
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Looks nice. I assume the blueish tinge is due to some lighting you have installed in the car?
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Originally Posted by NNY S2k
Yeesh. That is not a nice list. Half of them I wouldn't even qualify as wagons.
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^^^^Like you said before, there really isn't much to choose from.
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Originally Posted by Crazy_Schizo
Originally Posted by NNY S2k' timestamp='1436278537' post='23672318
Yeesh. That is not a nice list. Half of them I wouldn't even qualify as wagons.
What! The Prius doesn't do it for you?
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Yes, the blue hue is from the interior LED dome light. I took the picture at night in my garage so I had the interior lights on to help cast some light for the picture. The LED's are white, but they are the typical "cool" LED color of white.
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i got the 2010 avant because i wanted AWD and didn't want a subaru. the Acura was only FWD as is the Volvo and most VW's now. The allroad is actually very similar to my car Marc. The fender trim makes it look taller than it actually is. I drove a 2015 for 4 days as a loaner and it was just like my car.
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Old 07-08-2015, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy_Schizo
So after checking out Gilly's Audi wagon over the weekend, I'm getting it in my head that we might replace the wife's car someday with a wagon. I like the utility and versatility of a wagon, not to mention I just like the idea of thumbing my nose at the ubiquity of SUVs.

I'm racking my brain trying to see who still makes one. Audi has the Allroad, and Subaru has the Outback...but both of those are skirting a bit too close to the SUV side of things for my liking.

I know Acura used to offer the TSX in a wagon, as did Cadillac with the CTS, but both of these seem to be a product of the past.

Can anyone think of any other models out there?
I checked out JB's Venza on Sunday afternoon. That thing is roomy as heck and comes with AWD and proper ground clearance. Putting it on the list for when we get rid of the Subaru, as much as I think we should get a 4Runner.
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I finally took my car cover off, put the battery in, aired the tires and restored insurance. Need inspection and some seat time. Hoping to try Palmer on the 22nd.

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Old 07-08-2015, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by daktruckie99
I finally took my car cover off, put the battery in, aired the tires and restored insurance. Need inspection and some seat time. Hoping to try Palmer on the 22nd.

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I was wondering where you were. Good to know you are headed to Palmer on the 22nd. I may sign up for that.
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