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Fun Family Car
Not realistically in the market right now, but fun to dream, right?
Here are my criteria for my next daily:
Decent power (turbo or V8)
RWD or AWD (I hate FWD but also need to drive through significant snow)
Manual transmission
Wagon/decent cargo space
Fit two car seats
Any suggestions?
The Chevy SS and CTS-V seem pretty legit but not sure how the RWD will do in the snow. If they still made the CTS-V wagon, this would be a done deal (see this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpg61Cm7E7I)
STI seems like a good contender but kind of boring and obvious.
Not sure how I feel about the Focus RS.
I don't know much about Volvo/never hear about them, but they seem to have some options in this market.
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I love the Volvo wagons! Pricey though, and not sure I'd want to own one long term with all of the foibles they have.
I owned an RS... It's a functional family car and absurdly fun. Great in snow too! Rides like crap though.
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Doesn't meet your power requirements but I've heard good things about the new Regal GS (V6 AWD, no manual).
If money isn't a problem, ATS-V is a fun drive (Manual RWD V6 TT)
I know a few people with the SS and they love them so far.
I'm always meh about BMWs but everyone else seems to love them. I'd love an X6M, though.
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