[crabman]

Originally Posted by jayfeinst

I'm old and I'm the opposite. This isn't like the wagons I grew up with(looking at you Taurus, Volvo). I would find a mom hauling her rugrats in an RS6 super hot.

I'm a little older than the Taurus, or when Volvo's became popular, I had my own kids before either was a thing.

That said; I agree, not the same. But the stigma remains, just as there are people now that refuse to touch a minivan.

It's not logical, there is no objective reason, I can't say there is anything right about it, but it can be hard to set these things aside.

[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by PunsGalore

I need more space, otherwise I’d get that!

If an X3 is too small I think RS6 will be too.

I came in intending to buy an X5M. After test drives, I decided the M50i was plenty for me, and I'm a crazy person who drives an SUV like a sports car. The M50i options for better for a daily driver SUV, and with DHP and.the M Pro steel.slring suspension, it handles great and is comfortable. If you're looking to lease, an M60 miight be up your alley.

[PunsGalore]

Originally Posted by jayfeinst

I'm old and I'm the opposite. This isn't like the wagons I grew up with(looking at you Taurus, Volvo). I would find a mom hauling her rugrats in an RS6 super hot.

I’m with you on that one. Unfortunately, the only people I see driving RS6 Avants are men in their late 40’s and early 50’s that are doing well in life. Would love to see somebody like Jennifer Aniston in one of those, ha.

[PunsGalore]

I’m thinking of going with the X5 M Competition only because of Audis recent reliability and horrible climate control interference

[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by PunsGalore

I’m with you on that one. Unfortunately, the only people I see driving RS6 Avants are men in their late 40’s and early 50’s that are doing well in life. Would love to see somebody like Jennifer Aniston in one of those, ha.

I see a lot of old men that look like they hate their lives driving A6s.

Ultimately, I don't really give a crap what other people that drive cars similar to mine. Old men, women, dorks, whatever, it doesn't really bother me.

[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by PunsGalore

I personally prefer the looks/driving aspect of a wagon, in part because the only people I see driving X5’s are soccer moms, and I’ve been driving one for awhile now. I wouldn’t mind driving an X5 M as it really is a different animal

I doubt you'll find many soccer moms driving an X5M.

[PunsGalore]

Originally Posted by BlkGS

I see a lot of old men that look like they hate their lives driving A6s.

Ultimately, I don't really give a crap what other people that drive cars similar to mine. Old men, women, dorks, whatever, it doesn't really bother me.

I notice that too - though nobody driving an RS6 looks unhappy. I mean, how could you be unhappy driving a 621 horsepower station wagon!

[rmorin1249]

If you see a need to drive in snow or any type of offroading, the BMW would prevail. Otherwise it sounds like you would be happier with the RS6, I know I would.

[NGT2]

The RS6 is a more “special” or unique car, that matters.

I don’t know any soccer moms driving X5 M’s. But also, most people don’t know the difference between an X5 40i and an X5 M.

I say this as an M550 driver, in which case the 5 series is the same thing. To the average person, there’s no difference in my car and a 530i.

[rmorin1249]

This is one mean wagon:https://www.audiusa.com/us/web/en/mo.../overview.html

[PunsGalore]

Originally Posted by rmorin1249

If you see a need to drive in snow or any type of offroading, the BMW would prevail. Otherwise it sounds like you would be happier with the RS6, I know I would.

It would be a daily driver, and would need to be able to handle 4+ inches of snow

[WagonFan]

Originally Posted by PunsGalore

It would be a daily driver, and would need to be able to handle 4+ inches of snow

I cross shopped the A6 Allroad vs 40i/50e. The low ground clearance of the Audi wagon was one of the main reasons I decided for the X5.
The RS6 has even less.

However I am frequently using unpaved roads …

It really depends on your usage.

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by PunsGalore

It would be a daily driver, and would need to be able to handle 4+ inches of snow

4 inches of packed snow? I’d think the wagon would be fine. 4 inches of fresh powder? I’d rather be in the SUV. The wagon likely has the ground clearance but I’d still rather have the 8 inches or so of clearance from the X5.

[LOFT]

There is a clear bias/stigma against wagons in NA that they're only for old people, except at Car & Driver magazine.

In Canada, there is now a push by BMW to generate interest in the new M5 Touring wagon, currently available in Europe. What's the story in the US?

[PunsGalore]

I’m currently leaning towards the X5 M Competition, though I’d get it in individual interlagos blue

[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by LOFT

There is a clear bias/stigma against wagons in NA that they're only for old people, except at Car & Driver magazine.

In Canada, there is now a push by BMW to generate interest in the new M5 Touring wagon, currently available in Europe. What's the story in the US?

It’s already been spotted being tested in Los Angeles under camo so unless there are any last minute issues, it will more than likely be coming to the US.

[LDT]

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

It’s already been spotted being tested in Los Angeles under camo so unless there are any last minute issues, it will more than likely be coming to the US.

Was it Java? 😎

[Blu-Byou]

Originally Posted by PunsGalore

Thanks for all the input guys. I’m gathering the majority of people think the RS6 Avant is the better choice?

You're only renting it anyway so why not?

[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by LDT

Was it Java? 😎

No.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by LOFT

In Canada, there is now a push by BMW to generate interest in the new M5 Touring wagon, currently available in Europe. What's the story in the US?

I guess you could say the official word on it coming to the US is "maybe". Last month the head of design in an interview supposedly confirmed it was coming but a few days later in another interview Dukec said he did not say that.

I believe ynguldyn says it is confirmed so likely it will be here in the US.

[Oldgixxer]

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

No.

Shit,I'd be all over that in a hot second. Just for the sleeper factor alone. Quick de-badging and I'd be heading to the drag strip to beat up on sports cars in my station wagon. Love love love the hi-performance wagons exactly for this reason. CTS-V,E63S,RS6,M3 Touring,etc
Nothing like telling friends/family your Mustang or Mopar whatever got gapped by a station wagon

[crabman]

Some things never change lol

Back in the day you'd occasionally be next to a wagon at a light and you could hear what was clearly an engine with a long duration camshaft idling at 900 or so with a solid lope. You can bet if he went that far he had headers and all the usual stuff.

Having fun isn't something someone figured out recently.