So you have 50k to spend on a new, or near new car...

[naughtika]

as far as i know you can do a Q3 for $55k drive away

 

[godzilla]

Matteh, love the RS4 but age and K's now are getting on.

 

[qball]

Lots of Audi for that price, A5hatch 2 years old 3l v6

 

[TME_Steve]

Golf R but I honestly think it's too small for you
Or ssv redline
I'd say A5 3.0tdi but they're only 4 seaters
Second hand fg f6
Second hand BMW 335I

screw it, really well modded chaser with a 2j

 

[bogan bob]

What about

BMW 130 (a bit older but would be fun)
Focus ST/XR5 (Im still not sold but meant to be fun)
WRX (cough*wanker*cough)
R36 or R32

 

[godzilla]

Yeah Steve, you have seen the size of my family! Need 5 seats and 4 doors. Really need the hatch too as we take the puppy with us on occasions. And the XR6 is something i'd love but too much fuel consumption and no hatch

Dion, i have heard good things about the ST and i would have a fair whack of coin left over but there is just something about the ford thing. But i shouldn't speak badly of them as i am yet to even drive one. I was thinking R32 but would rather spend the bit extra and get the R with better economy and performance etc. WRX hey? Hmmm, not sure i could bring myself to it.

I keep going back to the Euro's - Just something about them.

Man i have some serious decisions to make. I always thought is i could buy afford a 50k car it would be an easy decision to make....Then i had three kids!

 

[Madhav]

I would go a late model Golf R32 for $30k and spend $10k on a turbo kit. 400-450whp and an awesome sound.

Will absolutely kill the Golf R.

 

[godzilla]

Like they way you think Madhav but keen to keep this car "Stock"

/runsandhides

 

[AKKO]

Might be able to sneak an Evo Wagon into the country for that...

Or bribe someone to road register this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130907067701

 

[unclepaulie]

New Mazda 6 wagon?

 

[TME_Steve]

Stock, don't be silly....

Second hand ssv wagon, spend the rest with us and drive away with 450-500kwatw

 

[fieldy107]

Subaru Liberty GT wagon would be alright... except they all seem to be auto

 

[godzilla]

Auto is OK but they are CVT i believe, and that is a definite NO for a choice of Tranny

 

[TME_Steve]

Too close to what you have, see if you all fit in an r and be done with it, you want euro anyway

 

[VOLK]

Yep, only downside of the R is space. However, you won't give two shits once you drive it.

 

[Black_Ice]

RS4 wagon FTW!!!

 

[dwarfmarine]

Chris, I dont hate you. Q3 TDI is in my sights.

Cameron, yeah that is too old. My leggie is 02. Want something no older than 2 to 3 years tops.

Okay, so that was THE dream car..

If it has to be 2-3 years old,
I'd probably go for a R36 wagon, Sirrocco R or Golf R, or a Focus RS.
I wonder if i could build a road going WRC Spec Polo for 50K? WIIIIDE fenders, AWD?


Paulie, ill tell you what the New Mazda6 wagon is like in 6 weeks when dad finally gets his (Theres a massive waiting list to get the wagon in Soul Red)- he was supposed to get it a month ago!

 

[Nitephyre]

There is this to consider... found it last night: http://www.caradvice.com.au/229982/renault-megane-gt-220-estate-turbo-wagon-arrives-for-36990/

 

[eyecandy]

Definately an RS4 wagon.

 

[Abusive]

+1 more on RS4 wagon.