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Originally Posted by PJG56
Not to hijack the thread, but Old Navy,,, How do you like the Magnum ? Engine ? It's not in your sig.   |
So far I really like it. This car is built on the MB S430 chassis and is a real pleasure to drive with its 120 inch wheelbase. I have the 2.7L DOC 4V non interference engine, which seems to have all the power the 4000lb car needs. It seems to have more get up and go then the Passat 2.0L diesel that we drove. It also is quiter and has more passanger room then the Passat.
I drove an E320 CDI and liked the Dodge better for room and the ride in the Dodge is better. I aslo drove a used E320 wagon AWD and it compares more with the Magnum except for wheelbase, but again it is not as roomy or have as nice a ride as the Magnum. It's all about the 120 inch wheelbase and overall length is 198 inches.
The rear door is a real hoot the way it opens. I can open the rear door with the rear bumper about foot from the garage door. My garage is 25 x 25 ft with 2 foot deep work bench across the front of the garage so it's a tight squeeze when parking the Magnum in the garage.
Now for the real news, this car listed for $24,000 and I gave $18,900 for it. I might trade up to better equipted Magnum in a couple of years with AWD if there are no problems with the car or nothing on the market I like better.