new car ideas: awd, manual, quick, possibly a wagon for under 10k?

[asp integra]

Hey guys,
As the title states, im thinking about picking up a new car.

I would like to get something thats: awd, pretty fun to drive, manual and i dont mind a wagon. ideally i would like to get one under 10k.

a tdi passat wagon with awd and manual would be the perfect car but i dont think they exist,sooo

the 2 main stipulations are AWD and Manual


Any suggestions?

[realazy]

B6 A4 avant
Legacy wagon
Outback
Wrx hatch... Sorta a wagon

[gamman]

My alpina wagon. Rwd, 240hp, #41/136 in the world. It's basically an e36 (90's 3 series) m3 wagon. It's tons of fun to drive. Will be at the euro show at Stanley park.

[SlickA70]

Pretty much nailed it ^.

I just bought a Passat, I don't know if the 3.6L 4motion ones could come in the spec or not but it would be worth checking out.

[asp integra]

Originally posted by gamman
My alpina wagon. Rwd, 240hp, #41/136 in the world. It's basically an e36 (90's 3 series) m3 wagon. It's tons of fun to drive. Will be at the euro show at Stanley park.

would love it but now awd and not manual

[euro_racer]

A4 avant... Had a couple wrx's before and for the money you get so much more car with the Audi.... Contrary of what people say mine has been super reliable!

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT, I enjoyed mine and in some ways regret selling it that's for sure. Lots of mods just like the STi and WRX that are available for them too if you get bored.

[AudiPWR]

B5 S4, imported WRX STi, imported EVO, imported GTR...

[a social dsease]

I was looking for a car with the same criteria as you last year; awd, manual, wagon. There aren't too many choices, I think they've all been listed here. Basically WRX vs A4. I went with the WRX and I friggin love it. Mine's an 05 and I paid 12k, should be able to get a bug-eye wagon for under 10k, possibly a blob-eye. The hard part is finding one that's unmolested. I had to wait a few months before I found one that was stock, low mileage, and well maintained.

[HiTempguy1]

Originally posted by asp integra


would love it but now awd and not manual

You can get manual transmission awd BMW wagoons. I bet a E36 or E46 model would be closing in on your price range.

Or the aforementioned Audi, which IMO you can't go wrong with. Also, for a different style, Volvo has the V70R wagon (6 speed manual awd). Might be above your price range though, not many sold in Canada.

[DeleriousZ]

Someone please show me a prime example of a b5 or b6a4 for under 10k that's manual and a wagon. I've been searching for years

[Kloubek]

Originally posted by a social dsease
Basically WRX vs A4.

...and Legacy GT. It's quite a capable car and nicer than the older WRX's.

[a social dsease]

Originally posted by Kloubek


...and Legacy GT. It's quite a capable car and nicer than the older WRX's.

True. Subaru does make a few variants other than the WRX that fit the criteria (Legacy GT, Forester XT, Outback XT), however Audi/VW also makes a few variants other than the A4 that fit the criteria (Allroad, Passat etc). So basically Subaru vs VW/Audi.

Only problem with the Legacy/Forester/Outback is that its pretty rare to find a turbo model + manual. Also OP states that he wants something "pretty fun to drive", therefore the smallest/lightest/nimblest option of the two manufacturers respective lines might be the best choice (WRX and A4 respectively).

[DEATH2000]

Originally posted by HiTempguy1


You can get manual transmission awd BMW wagoons. I bet a E36 or E46 model would be closing in on your price range.

The E36 was never offered in an AWD configuration. Only E46 and E60 Tourings.

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by a social dsease
Allroad

Almost impossible to find a manual, and although the initial price is definitely under $10g, you'll likely have another $5g in repairs

Personally, if you want something fun, I'd go for an older late 90's/early 2000's Impreza Outback, and swap engines/transmissions. That could easily be done for under $10g all in (but possibly not out the door)

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT, I enjoyed mine and in some ways regret selling it that's for sure. Lots of mods just like the STi and WRX that are available for them too if you get bored.

What he said. The mid-00s Legacy GT are well equipped and still looks good to this day.

I still think you should buy that S4 avant for 18k

[Tik-Tok]

Apparently you guys keep missing the

under 10k

part of his post.

[A3GTiVR6SC]

Fun to drive? Older evo!

[Canmorite]

Definitely check out an older WRX wagon. Easily moddable and quick cars, plus subie rumble

[voodoo]

Originally posted by flipstah


What he said. The mid-00s Legacy GT are well equipped and still looks good to this day.

I still think you should buy that S4 avant for 18k

link to S4 avant ? im looking for one