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New (to us) family hauler
Okay, so my wife and I have two kids right now. We're planning on four (total). She turns to me the other day and tells me that we're never selling her car (95 E300) because she loves it too much. But that we can't fit four kids in it, and definitely not three car seats.
Her requirements:
My requirements:
She really liked the Subaru Tribeca a few years back. I asked her about it after that comment and she said "I'm never going back to a gasoline vehicle again.... so unless you can find one with a diesel..." I'm willing to import something from Europe or Canada if it's a decent fit.
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Mercedes-Benz is selling new GLK diesel SUVs that fit your needs and desires perfectly! Almost.....
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VW Touareg, imported in 2004, 06, & 09-present, if I piece wikipedia together correctly.
Autotrader has a V6 in abilene TX, $26k. V10 is thirsty.
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How bout a used passenger Sprinter?
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Any Sprinter even though badged MB is a lot Freightliner, Chrysler / Dodge. "*Not a US brand" - criterion
The muddled defining of; "who made what" vans are a combination of several manufacturers - 3 to 4 at least if wiki is to be believed. The OP has set forth criteria that cannot be met - as defined, IMO. Last edited by Skid Row Joe; 08-16-2013 at 12:49 AM. Reason: clarifications |
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What about the new BMW 328d x drive sport wagon.
They have the option of two rear facing seats in the wayback. Its not a high up ride though. BTW, I take offense at the assertion that a G-wagen is not stylish. |
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I'd say Sprinter and Touraeg are about all I can think of that were/are available domestically... and the Touraeg diesel that would be closer to your price range would be a V10. Here's a Sprinter.
In terms of importing cars, it's complicated. If the car was also sold in the US but did not come with a diesel, (but shares the same body, with minor correctable differences in the bumpers/lights), "all" you you would need to do is swap on the US equipement and convert the car to US emissions. Please know that that is my understanding of the law and that I may be wrong. I would suggest you contact a registered importer, (the only entity which is allowed to import such a vehicle to the US), and ask them about it. Here is a list. Of course, most of this is irrelevant if you import a that is a 1988 or older (1989 or older if you wait about four months ). I have a car buying guide that I got in Finland in 2005 -- I'll look through it and see what there is (doubt there is much, if anything). I'm afraid that there wasn't much made before 1989 that would satisfy most of your requirements. If you could go with a station wagon, more doors would be opened... such as 1987 300TD that you spend big $$$ fixing up into a genuinely reliable. Links on importing: https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/218/~/requirements-for-importing-a-vehicle-%2F-vehicle-parts http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/web_RI_list01122006.html http://www.convert2us.com/index.htm http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/BuySell/importing_an_nsx.htm
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The Sprinter is basically a 'Benz. I'm assuming that Ben isn't denying any car out of hand because it has a domestic badge on the front -- and if he is, some minimal badge-swapping could fix that. Besides, some Sprinters were sold in the US as 'Benzes, such as the one I linked him to.
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With a budget of 5-10k for a vehicle that seats six....and diesel....I agree that a touraeg and sprinter are about it. And a touraeg may not fit that many car seats comfortably...they're really not that big...
An R-class diesel would do the job, they are huge....but finding one under 10k probably isn't going to happen.....you'd need about 14-18k for a decent one....and they are rare...and high maintenance.
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Last edited by Skid Row Joe; 08-16-2013 at 12:46 AM. Reason: post clarifications..... |
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Passenger Van Highlights
better get on the phone and tell them to take down this site...unless you're saying that since daimler chrysler merger that all mb;s are dodges?? Quote:
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I can tell you having worked on several dodge sprinters, the only thing that makes that van a dodge is the word "dodge" written on it. Underneath, every component has a star. You might as well tell us a mercury grand marquis isn't a ford crown vic with some bling, but a true mercury product
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In fact, their countries and manufacturers of origin are numerous including Freightliner. It all depends on the parts on any particular van. As sixto has uncovered through wiki, they're from a lot of places around the globe of various manufacturers of components including Freightliner. Last edited by Skid Row Joe; 08-16-2013 at 12:45 AM. |
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Damn in this world and this economy....who would want to plan to have four kids....I don't even want to have a car.....
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The second generation (VB Chassis) Sprinter debuted in early 2007. The cargo version of this model is re-assembled at a plant in Ladson, South Carolina which was previously used as an American LaFrance factory. Like its predecessor, the passenger version is imported as a complete unit. The previous reassembly facility in Gaffney, South Carolina continues to be used by Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation. The second generation North American Sprinter is a complete redesign, with the W5A380 transmission being the only significant carryover part." I scanned a few Sprinters on eBay and the VINs begin with WD-. US built MLs and GLs have 4JG prefix VINs. $10K and no conversion pretty much reduces the options to: Vanagon Diesel - Volkswagen : Bus/Vanagon GL in Volkswagen | eBay Motors The practical answer is a non-Diesel minivan or mini-minivan like a Mazda 5. Sixto 87 300D |
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