no. but I always think that, so I keep it to myself a lot of the time.
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Jan. 28, 2011 8:26 p.m. belteshazzar SuperDork
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Jan. 29, 2011 12:56 a.m. mtn SuperDork
erohslc wrote:
Am I the only one who immediately thought P71 ?
No, but its not the answer on this one.
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Jan. 29, 2011 1:52 a.m. benzbaron HalfDork
Kids cuffed and stuffed in the back might be a selling point of the p71.
I think one of those turbo volvo station wagons might be pretty cool. You get the space for all the stuff and a peppy 5 cyl turbo to move it.
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Jan. 29, 2011 6:55 a.m. njansenv HalfDork
We went through this same question as I came to the realization that the STI swapped '98 Subaru wagon was just too much as a family DD. We looked at the mazdaspeed 6, mazda 5 and CX7 last weekend, and took a 2004 E46 touring (manual) for a drive Thursday...and bought it on the spot. They are not a large car, so you need to choose the child seats carefully, but it's a fun to drive (not fast, per se). My heart wanted an E39 M5, but I'm not sure I'm ready for that kind of financial commitment right now. DIY or otherwise.
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Jan. 29, 2011 12:15 p.m. mmosbey New Reader
Eh, it's an old thread, but hey, it's an interesting topic...
I'll throw in the Infiniti G35. It's available with a manual transmission, and as both a 4-door and 2-door model. Reviews seems generally positive, with most gripes having to do with a cheap looking interior on early models. Owners seem to gripe about occasional oil consumption problems, but that's about it, and the issue doesn't seem widespread. I like my coupe. It was completely under my radar until I drove one.
I'm not suggesting this as a superior option, but as an additional car to fit into the conversation.
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Jan. 29, 2011 1:58 p.m. J
In reply to 4cylndrfury:
can only get manual in the IS250...
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Jan. 29, 2011 2:02 p.m. njansenv HalfDork
Not true, the IS300 is availble with a 5-speed. The back seat is pretty compact if you want to put a rear facing child seat in it though...
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Jan. 29, 2011 2:28 p.m. 92CelicaHalfTrac SuperDork
I think he was talking about the modern IS-line. The IS350 nor the IS-F are available with manuals.
