fryd

All,

Wifey tells me she wants a minivan, and with my new wheels on the way (pics soon), something has to give and go. Details as follows:

Canadian Car (Owasco Audi in Whitby)
2007 Audi RS4
Black/Black
58k kms
Audi Certified Warranty + 2years/40k kms on top of original 4yrs/80kms
Clean Carfax, no issues
I'm the second owner at 42kms
2nd set of rims with Dunlop snow tires (currently on the car)
Carbon package
GPS, Bluetooth
All other RS4 options
Regular Maintenance recently completed by Autowerks

$66k

david.fry@db.com

PbPedis

Wow, it will be tough to go from that to a minivan. That's probably the car I want most right now out of anything out there, and it's the right colour too! It would be hard to justify trading up from my S4 though, since it is only for winter duty.

Good luck with the sale!

fryd

Yeah, but it's a Porsche Minivan...http://www.vw.ca/vwcms/master_public...ls/Routan.html

PbPedis

LOL, close, but no cigar. Didn't even know that thing existed. Too bad it doesn't come in AWD.

fryd

Yeah, even though VW is now mostly owned by Porsche, that thing is more like a Chrysler, given that they make it in Windsor at the same plant. But hey, once you decide on a minvan, you really aint got much choice!

Turbodan

It is a dodge.
I told my wife we will never get a minivan...but it doesn't look so bad paired with the cupcar!
what do you use to tow?

fryd

Merc GL450. Pig on gas, but looks nice! And, kidding aside, has a decent wheelbase to tow the 24' ATC I have, without the tankslapping you get on a shorter wheelbase SUV.

justinsrx7

Some of the parts on that car actually look like the same pieces found on my Wife's Grand Caravan.

fryd

Yep. And I notice that you too are calling it "My wife's Minivan"...I betcha i know who bought it though and pays the insurance!

justinsrx7

Actually, funny enough, my wife bought it and pays for her own insurance. But I have to tell you, I am not one of these guys that feels belittled by a minivan. I have three kids and it is the best purchase we have ever made. It is ultra convenient for camping and everyday kids taxi service. I use it to tow my snowmobile as well. They may not be the best looking cars, but they are super functional and useful.

fryd

yep. I hear ya. We have 3 little ones too and figuring out that the GL just aint as practical as a minivan could be, particularly for the "taxi" chores.

The Stig

We succumbed to the pressure as well and have a bread box in the driveway. Ended up with a Hyundai Entourage. It was $11,000 off if we paid cash. Couldn't find anything else that came close on a feature or safety basis. I figured it was a more efficient use of capital than spending twice as much on an equivalent Toyota or Honda.

My kids still prefer the 911 as school tranport but I will admit that for sheer utility you can't really beat vans, especially when the kids are small and travel with so much clobber.

fryd

Courtney at Autowerks will be babysitting the RS4 for me for 2 weeks starting tomorrow while I'm outta town. Anyone who'd like a look, please give him a ring (905-850-7600) or pop up to the shop at 400 and Langstaff.

Mark Lue

Fryd, you could have traded in the RS4 for a nice Audi wagon or the Q7 but I see the GL450 is quite capable as well.

Mini vans have their place but I am not a mini van guy, so when my kids came along I said no to the mini van. We wound up with a Toyota Camry Wagon (I hear some chuckling in the back ground) but I gotta say it has been the best car I ever owned. My youngest is now past the mini van stage and I still drive a wagon albeit a BMW now because I love the utility.

Orient Express

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