fussball.biturbo

The GF is looking for a new car. she currently has an Avalanche (bleh.) and is looking for a sedan instead. Here is our current shortlist:

Audi A4
Volvo S40
Saab 9-3
Subaru Legacy
Volkswagen Passat 4motion

She's looking for something in the 25-35 range (new car) and she's in maine in the winter, so good snow handling is key. I, of course, support the B6 A4 avant because they are gorgeous (though I don't like the sedans...) what other reccomendations do you have? She doesn't need speed or track level handling. Obviously the legacy is a bit below the other cars in terms of quality, but she is a big fan of scooby's and the '05 legacy looks hot.

AudiAddict B7

Saab 92x (built on the Scuby Drive Train)

Stampchez

Drove one yesterday at a Saab event vs. a bunch of competitors. Definitely not worth the cash.

AudiAddict B7

Thats a shame I like how they look

Hokie - STI avant

Jetta, wrx, golf,G35 .... you can get alot for 25-35

Stampchez

I'm not sure why Subaru can't make the thing look good. Saab was able to do it in no time at all.

PDXA4

She may like the Saab 9-3...not everyones fav, but it would be her car...

CTMechE

My GF loves the new Beetle, and the Mini Cooper.

BlueDog

In stock form the performance numbers are about the same as the 2.7t. Several mechanics I've talked to all say the reliability of the Subaru is outstanding. I'm seriously considering ditching Audi and going for the new Outback with the 2.5t motor. Nice fresh design inside and out. 250hp stock with 258lb-ft torque and 3200 lbs. (I've been consdiering a used allroad and the numbers are the same except the allroad is 600+ lbs heavier.)