Why Don't Wagons Sell?

[flipstah]

Originally posted by variable_x
People do buy wagons. My insurance (state farm) classifies Acura MDX and RDX as wagons.

Well that's wrong. Should be SUV/CUV, respectively.

[Canmorite]

My first two Subarus were wagons, nothing but love. Audi RS6 Avant? One day

[MalibuStacy]

Had I been able to find a good condition GM G body Malibu I would have bought one after selling my two door Malibu.

I will say however that I am in love with my current HHR wagon. So much utility then a coupe!

[Resurrected RA]

I'm all about the wagon, looking for a decent Legnum to import.

I currently have a Lancer Sportback as my DD.



I would give my left nut for CT9W:

[AE92_TreunoSC]

I'd rather have a crossover unibody SUV over a wagon any day of the week.

Canadians love wagons, but they states dictate what cars we get. Don't get mad at the manufacturers. Get mad at the US.

The Matrix is dead now (not a huge deal but notable) Probably wont see the Corolla wagon at all. But you see TONS of new Rav4's. Meaning most canadians share my taste as well.

[MalibuStacy]

I know a lot of guys on here don't do the old american muscle but...

[frozenrice]

Originally posted by MalibuStacy

I know a lot of guys on here don't do the old american muscle but...

There was one of those at the Grey Eagle car meet a few weeks ago.

[MalibuStacy]

^was it a wagon or a two door?

[diamondedge]

Every young couple in my building on my floor has a wagon of some sort. Subaru XV, two WRXs, one Mazdaspeed 3, and my Matrix. Practical enough for most, car like handling, not as expensive. I've been moving a ton of stuff in it these last few weeks. For normal people (non Beyond baller) a Mazda 3 or Impreza wagon would last time a good while till some twins pop out.

[FixedGear]

I love wagons, have 2. Would probably order a '14 mazda 6 if they sold them in North America.

[FixedGear]

Originally posted by lint
when people hear wagon, they think of

And women prefer the higher seating position of the SUV, so they can see over other cars and feel safer

^What do you mean, that thing is awesome!

[frozenrice]

Originally posted by MalibuStacy
^was it a wagon or a two door?

Wagon. IIRC, the owner said they found it Nevada and brought it up.

[Cos]

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[T-Dubbs]

I just sold my 135i for an Audi avant, and I couldn't be happier!
I love the styling.

[CanmoreOrLess]

Originally posted by diamondedge
Every young couple in my building on my floor has a wagon of some sort. Subaru XV, two WRXs, one Mazdaspeed 3, and my Matrix. Practical enough for most, car like handling, not as expensive. I've been moving a ton of stuff in it these last few weeks. For normal people (non Beyond baller) a Mazda 3 or Impreza wagon would last time a good while till some twins pop out.

Maybe a better OP subject should have read: Why do people have kids and not baller wagons?

[benyl]

There aren't many baller wagons.

CTS, E class, A6 (do they still bring these in?)

The F10 isn't brought in.

I'd be all over an RS4 or C63 wagon if we could get them here.

[ddduke]

Originally posted by diamondedge
Every young couple in my building on my floor has a wagon of some sort. Subaru XV, two WRXs, one Mazdaspeed 3, and my Matrix. Practical enough for most, car like handling, not as expensive. I've been moving a ton of stuff in it these last few weeks. For normal people (non Beyond baller) a Mazda 3 or Impreza wagon would last time a good while till some twins pop out.

Until a year passes and the mazda 3 starts to develop severe rust.

[GTS4tw]

Originally posted by ddduke


Until a year passes and the mazda 3 starts to develop severe rust.

Is this a new thing with Mazda? I've had a few, and mine all had decent enough paint jobs for a cheaper car, and never had any rust issues. On the other hand, I have heard this about Subaru, so in a comparison I would have to say the complete opposite.

[codetrap]

I miss my 2006 Jetta TDI Wagon. After putting a stage 2 into it, that thing just rocked. I still regret selling it to this day. It was just awesome all around, even for a diesel. Now, granted, our Mazda 3 sport is just as fun to drive, and is better on fuel, and I can still get the kid and the dog into it with a car seat... I guess we made a good choice.

I have to admit, it's nice to be able to drive to radium and back on a half tank fully loaded. The Jetta wasn't even quite that good.

Our Mazda is a year old now. No rust at all. Not a spot anywhere. Not sure where you're getting that from.

[tch7]

The first few years of the Mazda 3 had rusting problems (maybe 2003 till 2007-ish), and a rust prevention recall a couple years ago. Not a huge issue in the Alberta climate, but well documented in Ontario and other places that love their salt. Mine's an '06 and people still comment how it looks like new.