Short lived TourX

[Uniqez]

But yes, unfortunately, the SUV/crossover image is taking over for wagons. I never personally understood why people would want a shorter wheelbase and higher center of gravity in a car that barely sees a dirt road, but droves of buyers seem to love the look and style and the sensation of sitting higher up.

I think some of the people also having false sense of SUV being more safe vehicle. I’m in Europe a lot for work, and parking lots full of station wagons like ours full of SUVs. But there are few factors here in Europe:
-Streets are much smaller and parking/driving big SUV is just hard.
-Gasoline/dispel prices are much higher and people are looking for cargo space of SUV with fuel efficiency of the car.
-People are no buying bigger car, just because they can, only because they needed. (I have a lot of friends that driving SUVs, never had more than 2 people in the car or never used cargo space for anything but computer bag).
- Every single car manufacturer is offering a station wagon

 

[ntorch]

- Every single car manufacturer is offering a station wagon

Are you sure 'every single car manufacturer is offering a station wagon'?

 

[jclin4]

Are you sure 'every single car manufacturer is offering a station wagon'?

Probably close enough to true for manufacturers selling in Europe. I think his point is that there are a lot more options for wagon buyers there compared to here.

 

[landsharkmz3]

Are you sure 'every single car manufacturer is offering a station wagon'?

I'm sure there are exceptions, but ....pretty much

 

[L J]

I'm sure there are exceptions, but ....pretty much
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Dam!
I would give your left nut for that.. hell both of them, as much as I use them.

 

[landsharkmz3]

I sat in a Lusso a couple years ago as they were first coming out (was told only 4 in the country at that time). I never did get to drive it. Very cool car.

 

[Wlepse]

Dam!
I would give your left nut for that.. hell both of them, as much as I use them.

That is ironic...I think there has been talk on this forum about neutering you. 🙂😛

 

[L J]

That is ironic...I think there has been talk on this forum about neutering you. 🙂😛

Really? You guys are starting to act like a bunch of old Buick guys, with no sense of humor.
If I can provoke that kind of violence.. You sound like you need to get your balls back and take it like a man.

 

[Wlepse]

See this is were intent gets lost in a forum...I was just busting your balls...or lack there of should you be sniped for one reason or another.

 

[garbageguy]

I AM a Buick guy, but not old, experienced...

Sense of humor applied - when I want to

 

[landsharkmz3]

See he volunteered my nut.... but I wish he would have volunteered my gut. I have much more of that to give away anyway. 🍩

 

[L J]

See he volunteered my nut.... but I wish he would have volunteered my gut. I have much more of that to give away anyway. 🍩

Both. Seems like guts are lacking if you guys are talking about me behind my back.

 

[2007LucerneCXL]

Yes even Maserati is in the wagon market in a big way...

 

[CTMechE]

Yes even Maserati is in the wagon market in a big way...

Oh dear. I've seen engorged ticks that look better than that!

On the subject of better looking things, I did like the Callway AeroWagen "shooting brake" retrofit kit for the C7 Corvette:

Callaway AeroWagen™ Package

 

[2007LucerneCXL]

Yeah its not everyone style, but what a way to go on that final ride LOL.

 

[L J]

Yeah its not everyone style, but what a way to go on that final ride LOL.

I just hope my last words are punch it !! As I fall out the back.

 

[2007LucerneCXL]

Oh need a something with a bit more speed, yes sir it's also available....


The EU market, along with the rest of the world has a completely different view of wagons then the USA, just is what it is. I liked all of my wagons but out grew there size and moved to biggest wagon I could find, the Chevrolet Suburban LOL.

 

[Anaduff]

When I awoke on this fine day, I never thought I would be saying 'Euro-hearse' by the evening. But those last two vehicles (not including the 'vette) are just begging for it.

 

[2007LucerneCXL]

Even when you leave the Europeans have you going in fast style and the US answer well.....

 

[Uniqez]

I'm sure there are exceptions, but ....pretty much
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My Buddy’s buddy has one. Car to die for))) or lose nuts for!