We did the front of the new Yukon to protect it from being sand blasted. The 08 took a beating
That question was more directed to the ski boxes.
We did the front of the new Yukon to protect it from being sand blasted. The 08 took a beating
And every summer it was a different Miata...A buddy of mine had one. We used to swap cars for a week every summer, I would take his TT and he took my Miata.
Speak for yourself! Drive my RS3 and RS4s all through the winter, after proper paint protection, ceramic coating etc, plus snow tires. One RS4 spent the winter as my ski car, after regular ski car was down for body work. Wife has SQ5 which I can't pry out of her hands; it would be, admittedly, the most appropriate winter vehicle.
the current SQ5 can take certain 18" wheels, according to TireRack.I'd need substantially smaller rims, and more rubber with our roads and potholes. Otherwise I am replacing rims at a regular pace. Brake calipers will not accommodate smaller rims. SQ5 is just perfect for us. Especially on gravel, marginally plowed turnouts that hide bathtub sized potholes.
I personally wouldn't waste money on vinyl wrapping a cargo box, and since the Yak Skybox Carbonite has a dimpled lid, it wouldn't be ideal for adhesion.That question was more directed to the ski boxes.
I have not had the chance to drive the Allroad but I imagine it's quite comparable to the Merc, with a similarly boosted 6-cylinder. I do think the Audi interior and optional sports seats are nicer. Also, the Audi's air suspension maybe gives it a slight leg up in versatility. As for the V90, I see it as the value proposition of the group, if you can get past the drivetrain shortcomings - I certainly could, because the rest of the car is so appealing. That said, all 3 are excellent wagons and I don't think you can go wrong.I have not looked at the Audi only because Mrs WallyK has a 2015 XC70 and likes the Volvo platform, which to your point has not lost much of it's value, which is a scary financial indicator of the used car market. How does the Audi compare to the Volvo and Merc?
I like the Mercedes a lot.....the 6 cylinder w/ the turbo gives the car some solid mid-range power that the Volvo accomplishes with a turbo AND super charger on top of an otherwise wimpy 4 cylinder engine....
Yeah that makes sense about garage'ing the RS cars. I do love those SkiGuard and Packasport boxes, but the cheapskate in me settled for a lightly-used Thule Alpine (i think that's what it's called)Anything with an RS badge gets put up for the winter here in CO. The SQ5 is my perfect winter driver here. When my wife and I road trip to ski, with puppy (75 pound Lab), a SkiGuard box on top provides us with amply space. With studded snows it is a beast. For PNW I would forego the studs.
BTW, if you are looking for a box to compliment such vehicles, the SkiGuard is it. It is one of the very few boxes that does not look like a plastic garbage can in top of your car.
Re: the Audi/Mercedes/Volvo wagon thoughts.
She would not consider the M-B. Town is loaded with young “Yummy Mommies” driving them to coffee and yoga class.
About to replace..........either Mercedes 450E wagon or Volvo V90 XC....IMHO very few cars can rival a proper/sweet wagon...biggest difference, Merc has a V6 and the Volvo 4 cyclinder w/ all sorts of super and turbo chargers....Have a 2016 XC70, which is awesome ride.....w/ the right tire just cuts through all the garbage that old man winter throws our way in MN.
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The wagon almost makes you forget the very unfortunate Mercedes design program of their downward facing banana lines. Just a travesty of having a captive audience I suppose. Depressing,
It’s a real beast in the snow/ice with the right tires. We run the Dunlop winter.If you were Paying, I would definitely get the Bentley.
But you can probably steal a R63 AMG with 500+ HP & 465 Lbs. Ft. of Torque w/4matic...A little AMG trickery and wheels really improves it!View attachment 147156
The wagon almost makes you forget the very unfortunate Mercedes design program of their downward facing banana lines. Just a travesty of having a captive audience I suppose. Depressing,
The wagon almost makes you forget the very unfortunate Mercedes design program of their downward facing banana lines. Just a travesty of having a captive audience I suppose. Depressing,
Oh, boy... Still time to bid! But do I really need *another* blue car...?
2001 Audi RS4 Avant - ~52,800 Miles, 6-Speed Manual, Nogaro Blue, Federalized with U.S. Title
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While they're not the best designs to come out of MB they are quite a bit better than what BMW has going on these days.The wagon almost makes you forget the very unfortunate Mercedes design program of their downward facing banana lines. Just a travesty of having a captive audience I suppose. Depressing,