Family Expanding... Car Needs Expanding. Jdm Family Car Suggestions?

[samdasurfinman]

Hey guys,

I've just sold my 4dr R33. Although it had 4 doors, it just isn't big enough for the baby on the way. (They're so small but they need so much stuff!!)

So in order not kill off my love of Jap turbo fun completely, my better half has agreed for me to find a wagon/roomy sedan that will still fill my positive pressure needs.

So I'm thinking a few different things. Legnum, Stagea, Liberty GT, Legacy... But have no experience with any of them.

What're your suggestions/recommendations?

[Soundboyracer]

Legacy wagon. Uber pimp, and still has enough mods to keep anyone satisfied. The interior is pretty family oriented and the general car build is excellent.

[Got a Pulsar]

I agree, I don't think I could squeeze a mountain bike in the boot of my 4door like I could in my old 94 Bluebird.

Having no Experience with the wagons, but if in your situation, I would go straight for a StageA or even a modified R31 wagon.

(but I'm a Nissan Freak)

Edit* Just Don't do what my sister did and get a Cube thinking it will handle 2 teenagers, Mum & Dad and a Labrador.

[StevenCJR31]

nissan Elgrand. . you know you want one

[D.I.Y. Mik]

2 cars an option?

Volvo v70 wagon for the family. (it has a turbo but you cant feel it)

Shtbox R32 for me.

Volvo is super safe.

Edited August 3, 2013 by D.I.Y. Mik

[samdasurfinman]

Sweet as suggestions guys. Just spied the Nissan Cedric. Looks like a beast! Anyone know much about em? 6cyl turbo apparantly....

[StevenCJR31]

google will tell you everything you want to know about the Y series cedric/cima

[samdasurfinman]

Google told me I likey a lot. Not many around though...

[GTR-N1]

iSelect > best health fund

SAU > best choice of family sports wagon huh? Hehe...

My contribution > Forester XT

perhaps...

perhaps...

perhaps...

Anyway, I was happy with mine!

[darksky34]

forester GT, look at the toyota chaser/mark v/tourer, or stags!

[niZmO_Man]

Elgrand or Stagea.

Liberty/Forester are good as well. Just make sure they're the turbo version, the N/A versions aren't that awesome.

I hear some Toyota Crowns are coming into Australia.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/320451-new-to-sevs-crown-sedan-and-wagon/

[a31rb25]

I'm in the same boat - need something suitable for carting the (upcoming) child and all the stuff that comes with them & can carry 2 dogs. I'd like to be able to separate the dogs from the baby in the back so I'm looking at a Toyota JZS171 Crown wagon. Will probably have to get a custom made cargo barrier.

[luke gtr]

that bottom pic looks like a slightly older merc front end.

suits it.

[wolverine]

Stagea.

There is a whole section devoted to them here be it RB powered C34 (with tons of common parts to other RB vehicles) or the VQ powered M35.

[r32-25t]

I'd have the liberty gt, they are a nice car

[GTR-N1]

...not many complaints against those^^^

Is the Airtrek compliable yet?

'EVO in curlers'

[Cowboy1600]

I was in the same position 2 years ago and went an S2 C34 Stag. So much car for the money.

[iplen]

I had a c34, and loved it (stock auto RS4) but have since had a bit to do with Legnums (both manual), the Stag feels a bit better built, and is a bit bigger, but the pay off in price, performance, handling and economy was massive. I think the Stags have got a bit better value recently, and the M35 is better on juice.. ARX4 is the go I reckon

[Trex]

For the price you can't beat an rs4. 4-6k with leather, power everything, rb, awd, under 150ks, etc.

After driving in a legnum, i wanted one. A lot quicker, smoother gearbox, still power everything, awd etc. but they're more expensive.

[Cowboy1600]

For the price you can't beat an rs4. 4-6k with leather, power everything, rb, awd, under 150ks, etc.

After driving in a legnum, i wanted one. A lot quicker, smoother gearbox, still power everything, awd etc. but they're more expensive.

You forgot to add that Legnums look homo....