I need a go anywhere vehicle..

[atmobenzin]

Definitely not getting a 9-7x aero.

I was looking at the 9-5 wagon because it just seems like a pretty well put together car.

I think it is lacking in clearance.

I know Volvo and Subaru have great clearance.

You have as much chance getting anywhere offroad with the rwd e30 as with the volvos. True story.

[atmobenzin]

but a car with an 4wd system afterward or as backup much like Audi and some other cars.

Yes, but they would still do better off-road than any of the volvos. Them volvos act, handle and are 99% of the time fwd vehicles with shitty unpredictable lock-up behavior.

[M Dialed]

Im surprised nobody suggested a 2002 Audi A6 wagon (3.0?)

really the interior I Like for long distance.

Quattro

[M Dialed]

^Depreciated! $5900 is alot for of those. Especially considering its a pos that's not very good to drive. The only real Saabs worth considering were the ones made from 93 down. Besides that the 9-7x in and 4.2 straight 6 or 6.0 ls2 (GMT360) or The 9-2X aero (subaru impreza wrx), are good choices that aren't really Saabs.

OP the 9-2x areo would be perfect since you mention mpg , Swedish interiors and go anywhere ability. I would still go with the 9-7x areo tho. Because 400hp ls motor.

Definitely not getting a 9-7x aero.

I was looking at the 9-5 wagon because it just seems like a pretty well put together car.

I think it is lacking in clearance.

I know Volvo and Subaru have great clearance.

[CrusherCurtis]

^Depreciated! $5900 is alot for of those. Especially considering its a pos that's not very good to drive. The only real Saabs worth considering were the ones made from 93 down. Besides that the 9-7x in and 4.2 straight 6 or 6.0 ls2 (GMT360) or The 9-2X aero (subaru impreza wrx), are good choices that aren't really Saabs.

OP the 9-2x areo would be perfect since you mention mpg , Swedish interiors and go anywhere ability. I would still go with the 9-7x areo tho. Because 400hp ls motor.

[M Dialed]

These Saab 9-5 wagons have depreciated.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/3400551272.html

Anyone own one?

[M Dialed]

If you're not looking for all out off road Mercedes ML is an option. They are a pretty solid vehicle, comfortable, drive great on road and can manage off road. They have way more cargo space than you would think. I'm not crazy about the look of them but pretty good bang for your buck.....

Actually not a bad option. Although the XC 90 is more of a tank.


Apart from reliable/ practical / ergonomic.

Safety is important.

Safety is actually the reason I got an E30 in the first place.

[e3o]

If you're not looking for all out off road Mercedes ML is an option. They are a pretty solid vehicle, comfortable, drive great on road and can manage off road. They have way more cargo space than you would think. I'm not crazy about the look of them but pretty good bang for your buck.....

[M-technik-3]

Wow 7 pages and only one mention of Subaru. Worked at subaru/jeep dealer in Montana as a lot-grunt. Spent a lot of time getting cars unstuck after snow storms... the best all rounder was the forester xt. Pulled many a jeep out of a snow bank with that work horse.

Head Gaskets come immediately to mind then followed by they are not a true off road vehicle but a car with an 4wd system afterward or as backup much like Audi and some other cars.

just my nickel.

Tahoe while good all around vehicle is way TOO big to be off roading. I like mine too, 5.3L delivers decent not great mpg and pulls a decent load. I get 20 MPG highway at 67 on cruise and for a 6000 pound vehicle THAT's not bad.

[SkiFree]

Wow 7 pages and only one mention of Subaru. Worked at subaru/jeep dealer in Montana as a lot-grunt. Spent a lot of time getting cars unstuck after snow storms... the best all rounder was the forester xt. Pulled many a jeep out of a snow bank with that work horse.

[Stanley Rockafella]

http://www.edmunds.com/volvo/xc70/20...html?sub=wagon

http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/volvo/xc70/2001/single-page/

[M Dialed]

Chevy Tahoe. Motors are tough. I've got 240k on mine, and it's almost all towing. I know of several with 300+k, and they are all put through the ringer.

They are pretty tough, but they chew gasoline. Also I am looking for a more ergonomic interior. At this point my list is pretty much down to :

Volvo XC 70 (maybe XC90)

Honda Pilot

Toyota 4runner

If I can find a grandpa one owner XC70 with less than 80,000 miles will that be reliable?

If I look at the big picture, I really do need to be safe.

[dannyyisntt]

Chevy Tahoe. Motors are tough. I've got 240k on mine, and it's almost all towing. I know of several with 300+k, and they are all put through the ringer.

This.

My parents Tahoe isn't far from 300k. It always starts and is an extremely low maintenance vehicle. Plus if something does break, you can throw a stone in any direction and find parts.

Tho my dads s10 blazer had just south of 500k on it when he sold it. So I guess we have good luck with vehicles.

[andrewm]

Chevy Tahoe. Motors are tough. I've got 240k on mine, and it's almost all towing. I know of several with 300+k, and they are all put through the ringer.

[Herr Faust Schinken]

Geländewagen

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18910560

thats pretty damn impressive i don't think many trucks could do that journey