Wagon or saloon
15 February 2007, 11:17 AM
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Wagon or saloon
Have a choice and test driving them tomorow. I have been told that saloons handle better than wagons 
I have had 2 saloons and loved them but the wagon would be more practical. Also anybody got any pics of a silver wagon with tints and stickers on the windows. Both cars are around the same age and price.
Many Thanks Neil
I have had 2 saloons and loved them but the wagon would be more practical. Also anybody got any pics of a silver wagon with tints and stickers on the windows. Both cars are around the same age and price.Many Thanks Neil
15 February 2007, 12:23 PM
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Wagon. Cant go wrong, agree with all that Blue Dragoon has said.
Roof rails are removable, have never bothered myself. have a search on NASIOC as it is a common mod over there. Do believe Saab parts fit if it is a new shape and not a classic??
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Roof rails are removable, have never bothered myself. have a search on NASIOC as it is a common mod over there. Do believe Saab parts fit if it is a new shape and not a classic??
hope you find the one you want
15 February 2007, 12:46 PM
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what most them them said 
roof bars are easy to remove; gently pull the roof lining away from the edge of the roof and you will see four bolts per side but the gutter covers are circa £160 a side
roof bars are easy to remove; gently pull the roof lining away from the edge of the roof and you will see four bolts per side but the gutter covers are circa £160 a side
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I tried both and went for the wagon....and I love it 
As for handling it was good before but I've just had a Powerstation Stage 2 and now it's bloody brilliant, scary cornering speeds are no bother!
I also liked the stealth appeal, planting your right foot and disappearing over the horizon before the tailgating prat knows whats happened
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As for handling it was good before but I've just had a Powerstation Stage 2 and now it's bloody brilliant, scary cornering speeds are no bother!
I also liked the stealth appeal, planting your right foot and disappearing over the horizon before the tailgating prat knows whats happened
Mark
15 February 2007, 12:56 PM
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The one i am looking at is standard uk model, £160 a side may put me off the roof bar removal for a short time. Other mods should come first
15 February 2007, 03:32 PM
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few pics here...including a particularly nice silver wagon
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...n-here-91.html
https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...rselfs-49.html
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...n-here-91.html
https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...rselfs-49.html
15 February 2007, 03:40 PM
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If someone stole my WRX I think i'd be tempted to go for a wagon. There's a really nice blue one on here which has got the STI bumper bits on. That looks good.
15 February 2007, 04:05 PM
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do you mean this one? if so its mine!!
Wagon is awesome and evey mod you can do to a saloon also applies to a wagon.
Can't beat the 330bhp feeling of sodding off away from someone with your retriever panting out the back window at them!!!
Wagon is awesome and evey mod you can do to a saloon also applies to a wagon.
Can't beat the 330bhp feeling of sodding off away from someone with your retriever panting out the back window at them!!!
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15 February 2007, 04:25 PM
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WRX 2003 Silver SL WRX Wagon.
Brill Car, easy to get thing into. 2 X Dogs (Borber Collies so real dogs), trips down the shops, and Local B&Q
I would be supprised if you woulds notice the difference. If you are worried, get a rear Strut brace. Will probably be more solid stuctually than the Saloon then.
The panel in a saloon behind the back seat is pretty flimsy. Some People get then welded in to help on track days.
I would go for the Wagon every time......
Brill Car, easy to get thing into. 2 X Dogs (Borber Collies so real dogs), trips down the shops, and Local B&Q
I would be supprised if you woulds notice the difference. If you are worried, get a rear Strut brace. Will probably be more solid stuctually than the Saloon then.
The panel in a saloon behind the back seat is pretty flimsy. Some People get then welded in to help on track days.
I would go for the Wagon every time......
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Drove both, no difference. In fact the only comment i've ever had that is a negative on the wagon (and not mine as it is standard) was that a loud exhaust was a touch louder than in a saloon because you only have the boot floor between you and the box so slightly less sound deadening. Hardly a criticism.
Have seen black limo tints on the rear of a silver wagon and it looked well smart!
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Have seen black limo tints on the rear of a silver wagon and it looked well smart!
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Drove both, no difference. In fact the only comment i've ever had that is a negative on the wagon (and not mine as it is standard) was that a loud exhaust was a touch louder than in a saloon because you only have the boot floor between you and the box so slightly less sound deadening. Hardly a criticism.
Have seen black limo tints on the rear of a silver wagon and it looked well smart!
5t.
Have seen black limo tints on the rear of a silver wagon and it looked well smart!
5t.
oh and my silver wagon has limo tint rear too
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15 February 2007, 11:53 PM
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Only 'handling' difference is a wagon needs a rear strut brace to put it on par with a saloon. And THAT is literally it. Newage wagons I believe have a slightly narrower track than the saloon, what difference it makes I don't know. Nothing noticeable I bet.
Wagons look better, are 10x more practical, more stealth, you can park them where you want and not come back to find it nicked, scratched or surrounded by a bunch of chavs wanting to know how fast it goes. And the roof rails are wicked. I never use them, but they look good IMHO. It's the same with Audis - an RS4 saloon is a nice runaround, but for the true connoisseur of motoring style it's got to be the RS4 Avant.
Wagons look better, are 10x more practical, more stealth, you can park them where you want and not come back to find it nicked, scratched or surrounded by a bunch of chavs wanting to know how fast it goes. And the roof rails are wicked. I never use them, but they look good IMHO. It's the same with Audis - an RS4 saloon is a nice runaround, but for the true connoisseur of motoring style it's got to be the RS4 Avant.
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