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Hey guys,

I've just sold my 4dr R33. Although it had 4 doors, it just isn't big enough for the baby on the way. (They're so small but they need so much stuff!!)

So in order not kill off my love of Jap turbo fun completely, my better half has agreed for me to find a wagon/roomy sedan that will still fill my positive pressure needs. :)

So I'm thinking a few different things. Legnum, Stagea, Liberty GT, Legacy... But have no experience with any of them.

What're your suggestions/recommendations?

I agree, I don't think I could squeeze a mountain bike in the boot of my 4door like I could in my old 94 Bluebird.

Having no Experience with the wagons, but if in your situation, I would go straight for a StageA or even a modified R31 wagon.

(but I'm a Nissan Freak) :P

Edit* Just Don't do what my sister did and get a Cube thinking it will handle 2 teenagers, Mum & Dad and a Labrador. :laugh:

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2 cars an option?

Volvo v70 wagon for the family. (it has a turbo but you cant feel it)

Shtbox R32 for me.

Volvo is super safe. :thumbsup:

Edited by D.I.Y. Mik

iSelect > best health fund

SAU > best choice of family sports wagon huh? Hehe...

My contribution > Forester XT

perhaps...

perhaps...

perhaps...

Anyway, I was happy with mine!

Elgrand or Stagea.

Liberty/Forester are good as well. Just make sure they're the turbo version, the N/A versions aren't that awesome.

I hear some Toyota Crowns are coming into Australia.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/320451-new-to-sevs-crown-sedan-and-wagon/

I'm in the same boat - need something suitable for carting the (upcoming) child and all the stuff that comes with them & can carry 2 dogs. I'd like to be able to separate the dogs from the baby in the back so I'm looking at a Toyota JZS171 Crown wagon. Will probably have to get a custom made cargo barrier.

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I had a c34, and loved it (stock auto RS4) but have since had a bit to do with Legnums (both manual), the Stag feels a bit better built, and is a bit bigger, but the pay off in price, performance, handling and economy was massive. I think the Stags have got a bit better value recently, and the M35 is better on juice.. ARX4 is the go I reckon

For the price you can't beat an rs4. 4-6k with leather, power everything, rb, awd, under 150ks, etc.

After driving in a legnum, i wanted one. A lot quicker, smoother gearbox, still power everything, awd etc. but they're more expensive.

For the price you can't beat an rs4. 4-6k with leather, power everything, rb, awd, under 150ks, etc.

After driving in a legnum, i wanted one. A lot quicker, smoother gearbox, still power everything, awd etc. but they're more expensive.

You forgot to add that Legnums look homo....

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