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08-09-2019, 02:51 PM
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Looks dated next to that 'Bu concept, but it fits my bike with the front wheel on, which is a little bit nicer with discs and through axles...
Since Audi/VW is in full retreat on wagons, I have no idea what happens when it's time to replace this one. I've been driving Audi wagons for about 20 years.  Maybe it's not all that bad. https://www.thedrive.com/news/25864/...ing-in-the-u-s https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...station-wagons https://www.investopedia.com/insight...y-theyre-back/ I suppose I could get by with 2nd hand E63 S wagon if absolutely necessary... 
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08-09-2019, 03:07 PM
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So does full retreat mean they're not even sending the A4 Allroad our way? Such a shame, but maybe the boom in wagon sales will get their attention. An E63 wagon wouldn't be so bad!
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08-09-2019, 03:13 PM
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My B7 A4 2.0TQ wagon was a nightmare... I mean it lasted a nice 187,000 miles before is self imploded like a star collapsing on itself. When I took that car to the VW dealer by my house, and they accepted it as a trade-in, I drove off so fast in my used TDI wagon! When I looked inside of a B8.2 wagon, I was shocked to see a bunch of the improvements (Hoses) versus the B7. Mainly the Coolant expansion tank and flange system.
The main issues with the B7 A4 TFSI 2.0T - Oil consumption which my dad says stems from worn internals. - Oil leaks all over the place - Plastic Coolant Flange (I replaced 2), when they fail your car will be dropping coolant like a leaky faucet and cause over heating problems. - Oil Filter housing replacement with gaskets (Did this twice). Source of oil leaks.. - Coolant reservoir being in a hot spot, and the plastic expansion tank ultimately leaking and cracking. Replaced (2) of them. - Suspension bushings, they go pretty fast and you have to replace the plastic bushings.
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08-09-2019, 04:36 PM
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Audis for close to 20 yrs. In EU, the RS6 Avant is the flagship performance estate. I really want a B8 avant but, you know, they are long gone and i'm just not a fan of the allroad, even though they are based on the same estate. I've been struggling to find a replacement for my avant and looking elsewhere, but there really are no options that i'm in love with.
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08-09-2019, 05:16 PM
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Went with this and haven't looked back! The only thing it has in common with the Audi it replaced is a 6 speed manual transmission.  
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08-09-2019, 07:32 PM
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congrats on the new truck. Tacos are obviously the king of compact pu's
I'm a Toyota truck guy too. My buddy has the same TRD 4x4 CC I had a 4th gen 4Runner (same 4.0L V6 as the Taco), and am a Land Cruiser guy I'm still looking for a sedan/wagon for my dd. but I'll admit the new gen of Audi's i'm not a fan of the interiors - pure touchscreens for everything + digi dash. Quote:
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08-09-2019, 07:36 PM
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I gather that the Allroad is the only wagon option, and may be discontinued. There is a rumor that the RS6 may come over, but very limited and $100k+...
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08-09-2019, 07:42 PM
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Nice looking Tacoma. I have 2009 Tacoma TRD Offroad which is fine for transporting the bike to CX races but I'm a little tired of the 18-20 mpg, the A/C died and the dealer says $2k to replace the whole thing, and frankly it drives like a truck. Maybe the new ones are better. Looking for a 2018 CPO Alltrack S. 2018 was first yr with 6/72 warranty and Alltrack has the fake leather seats which clean up easier than cloth (I'm a bit of slob it seems). would love an allroad, 3 series or MB wagon but they are 1.5x the price and typically not CPO. Other option would be a new version Ridgeline but I would be afraid to get the bed dirty.
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08-09-2019, 10:10 PM
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I too was intent on purchasing a manual Sportwagen/Alltrack but left the dealership with a MK7 GTI instead. Such a fun and competent daily driver that surprises with its practicality. I have one of those oddball Rivendells (60cm) with XXL chainstays that goes in easily with one wheel removed and a seat folded.
More impressively, the GTI fits four 18" rims/tires entirely within the hatch without requiring any seats to be lowered. That was something my Volvo XC60 couldn't even manage. Quote:
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08-09-2019, 10:38 PM
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on point (1) above, disagree on two counts. first - there are no compact PU's any longer. todays taco is yesterdays tundra, size wise. second - having rented and driven all of the mid size pick-ups, i disagree that the taco rules the category, and i'm a toyota fan too... on point 2 - as just posted elsewhere, check out the volvo 
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08-20-2019, 06:52 PM
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Did someone say Audi was in full retreat from wagons/avants?
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g2...-info-gallery/ Excited for this development, but the RS6 is a little rich for my cost of living here in SF. I hope this eventually gets them to trickle down and release and RS4 Avant, and an RS3 Avant....or even just a S3 Avant. 
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