replacing 5kq

[Lee Levitt]

Brett asks:

>  -sell the 5000 or just junk it and replace it with a "small AWD or 
>  4wd suv" for winter-type driving, load hauling(Volvo-type duties), 
>  beaches(they're planning on retiring or at least spending a lot of 
>  time on the cape, and there are extensive beaches which are great but 
>  reachable only by 4wd vehicle; he's also a big-time windsurfer)
>  -when they replace the Volvo, and here is where he redeems himself, 
>  "it would be nice to go back to a comfortable sedan like the Audi"
>  
>  Comments on possible vehicle selections, or this plan of action? 
>  Yes, an allroad would be perfect and do double-duty, if we hit the 
>  lottery(and the price of an allroad is not going to decrease 
>  substantially within a year or two, unless it never takes off 
>  sales-wise, which is unlikely.)

A6 quattro wagon - 1995-1998. Would carry as much as an Allroad, just not as
fast. Won't do well on the dunes, but would be good and reasonable
everywhere else...

Land Rover Discovery - great on the dunes and in snow, mediocre everywhere
else :) 1996+

MB ML320 - same as Discovery

The two SUVs have some quality and reliability issues...Alternatives could
be used Tahoe or Suburban or LandBruiser. I just don't trust the smaller
sport Utes with regard to safety or longevity. They seem like oversized tin
cans...you also didn't mention a budget...even used, some of these could be
out of reach.

Lee
'96 A6q wagon
'99 Range Rover
 





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