# \#wagon **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/wagon/163.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [What is the safest winter driving car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-safest-winter-driving-car/26253)
**Author:** [@DMarie19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DMarie19)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-safest-winter-driving-car/26253 "2019-11-12T05:47:36Z")
I just rolled our 92 4-Runner after hitting black ice & survived unscathed (relatively). What do you think is the safest, AWD, wagon for winter (Michigan) driving? We would like to purchase a used, lower mileage car. … --- ## [Ford focus 2000 - all doors unlocked, but none will open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-2000-all-doors-unlocked-but-none-will-open/83131)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2014, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-2000-all-doors-unlocked-but-none-will-open/83131 "2014-01-13T00:39:25Z")
Greetings, It's been a cold winter in Michigan, but things are warming up this week. Just in the past couple of days, I've noticed that when I unlock my car doors, they still won't open. I thought maybe they were froze… --- ## [Seeking recommendations for quiet AWD wagon or SUV with low road noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-recommendations-for-quiet-awd-wagon-or-suv-with-low-road-noise/79470)
**Author:** [@haricot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haricot)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-recommendations-for-quiet-awd-wagon-or-suv-with-low-road-noise/79470 "2013-05-24T04:20:00Z")
I live in Oregon where studded tires shred all paved roads and make driving on the highway incredibly noisy. In the past, I've had cars, such as an Audi A4 and A6, that have been quiet elsewhere, but they are loud here. … --- ## [Fuel efficient all wheel drives?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-efficient-all-wheel-drives/69360)
**Author:** [@ROCcarJOCK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROCcarJOCK)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2011, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-efficient-all-wheel-drives/69360 "2011-11-10T03:51:41Z")
I live in Rochester NY and I'm looking for a car that doesn't exist in this country apparently. Here's what I want: All wheel drive, high fuel economy, good cargo room and access (hatchback or wagon). I'd also prefer … --- ## [93 Ford Escort Wagon loses power when trying to accelerate from 60+mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-ford-escort-wagon-loses-power-when-trying-to-accelerate-from-60-mph/66375)
**Author:** [@abates](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abates)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2011, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-ford-escort-wagon-loses-power-when-trying-to-accelerate-from-60-mph/66375 "2011-08-30T21:59:40Z")
This morning on my drive into work I discovered that when trying to accelerate while moving at ~60mph or more the car would shudder and experience a lack of any power at all. If I continued to press down on the accelerat… --- ## [Which wagon should I buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-wagon-should-i-buy/65146)
**Author:** [@switters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/switters)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-wagon-should-i-buy/65146 "2011-06-02T14:58:46Z")
We've been happily driving a 1992 Honda Accord LX Wagon for 10 years (bought it used in 2002). It's finally dead. Time for a new wagon. Why a wagon? We need the cargo space, and my thought is something like a Subar… --- ## [SRS Module--Breaking Camel's Back?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-module-breaking-camels-back/26897)
**Author:** [@MrLynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrLynn)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2011, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-module-breaking-camels-back/26897 "2011-05-04T19:03:39Z")
My '97 Honda Accord Wagon (last year they sold them in the USA) has had the SRS light on for a few years. When it first occurred, my shop diagnosed a faulty SRS module, and they and I both looked around for a used one (t… --- ## [Family Car doesn't want to jump in puddles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/family-car-doesnt-want-to-jump-in-puddles/64101)
**Author:** [@answeris42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/answeris42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/family-car-doesnt-want-to-jump-in-puddles/64101 "2011-04-26T22:30:10Z")
03 focus SE Wagon, Automatic Tran, has a bit of a problem. Whenever it gets driven through a puddle (big, small, paddling pool, etc.) it will make this high pitch squealing noise, and then when it gets shut off after dr… --- ## [Used car for under $6000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-for-under-6000/63657)
**Author:** [@lisaht](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lisaht)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2011, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-for-under-6000/63657 "2011-04-14T12:32:20Z")
My van was totaled in a car accident. It was fixable but the insurance said it was not worth it. I can't afford a new car or even a newer used car. I would like to get a station wagon type vehicle, but only have about… --- ## [1984 Toyota Van -- We want it to live again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-toyota-van-we-want-it-to-live-again/63584)
**Author:** [@middleangst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/middleangst)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2011, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-toyota-van-we-want-it-to-live-again/63584 "2011-04-12T03:40:49Z")
We are original owners of a 1984 Toyota Van Wagon (pre-Previa, called Hi Ace in parts of the world that still appreciate them) with 150k miles, an ideal car that was running until some still undiagnosed starter problem c… --- ## [1989 mercedes 300te. opinions, please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-mercedes-300te-opinions-please/63227)
**Author:** [@montclairmom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/montclairmom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-mercedes-300te-opinions-please/63227 "2011-04-02T19:08:15Z")
looking at buying a second car for six people; already own an odyssey. perhaps we should buy a used pilot, but I've always wanted a mercedes wagon. this one has 130,000 miles on it, has had one owner, and for $4,000, I a… --- ## [Transmission issue - 1999 wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-issue-1999-wagon/62635)
**Author:** [@paralee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paralee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-issue-1999-wagon/62635 "2011-03-15T14:41:41Z")
\-trusted volvo mechanics have worked on transmission arrow light and inability to get out of winter-mode - repaired -second, replaced transmission -arrow light continues to flash; with computer showing an issue -t… --- ## [Emergency Brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emergency-brake/61688)
**Author:** [@Jan\_Atkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jan_Atkins)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2011, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emergency-brake/61688 "2011-02-22T05:17:08Z")
I always put on the emergency brake before putting the car in park. My husband only uses the park gear and not the emergency brake. Is this harmful to the car? --- ## [Are higher "cars" (SUVs and Minivans) safer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-higher-cars-suvs-and-minivans-safer/61128)
**Author:** [@mom2sol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mom2sol)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-higher-cars-suvs-and-minivans-safer/61128 "2011-02-11T01:39:24Z")
Specifically safer than a Suburu wagon? I was speaking with another mother of three young children (all in car seats) the other day about why she bought a new minivan. I personally hate minivans, I don't like drivnig v… --- ## [2001 Subaru Outback Wagon \_ 133,000 miles \_ Money Pit or Keeper?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-outback-wagon---133-000-miles---money-pit-or-keeper/61101)
**Author:** [@Billy\_H](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Billy_H)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2011, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-outback-wagon---133-000-miles---money-pit-or-keeper/61101 "2011-02-09T16:31:52Z")
Money Pit or Keeper? (Purchased this vehicle on 9/11/2001, brand new.) In the past 2 years I have had the following work done on my 2001 Subaru Outback Wagon (4 cylinder, automatic, leather interior, 133,000 miles): T… --- ## [1999 Saturn with cracked solar head](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-saturn-with-cracked-solar-head/60832)
**Author:** [@dssquirt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dssquirt)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-saturn-with-cracked-solar-head/60832 "2011-02-04T20:42:41Z")
I really love this car! But my mechanic said there is oil in the antifreeze. Without taking everything apart he said the problem is most likely a cracked solar head which is quite spendy to fix. The car has 131,000 mi… --- ## [2005 VW Passat Wagon or 2007 Subaru Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-vw-passat-wagon-or-2007-subaru-outback/60388)
**Author:** [@luettefrost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luettefrost)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2011, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-vw-passat-wagon-or-2007-subaru-outback/60388 "2011-01-24T14:54:28Z")
I currently own a 2007 Subaru Outback with 70,000 miles on it and I still owe $11,000 on it, $350 a month. A friend is selling her 2005 VW Passat wagon AWD with 110,000 for $6,000. Should I sell my Subaru and buy the Pa… --- ## [2005 Ford Focus Wagon with High Miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-wagon-with-high-miles/51580)
**Author:** [@dansagraves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dansagraves)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2011, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-wagon-with-high-miles/51580 "2011-01-04T21:49:08Z")
My beloved mechanic of 8 years has the perfect car for me, and I need a car now. It is a 2005 Ford Focus Wagon, everything looks great, he has checked everything and tells me it's perfect, but it has 171,000 miles on it. … --- ## [Annual (average) repair and maintenance costs for a 5 year old car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annual-average-repair-and-maintenance-costs-for-a-5-year-old-car/57566)
**Author:** [@bartacus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bartacus)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annual-average-repair-and-maintenance-costs-for-a-5-year-old-car/57566 "2010-11-15T16:40:35Z")
How much would you say you pay, on average, to maintain or repair your car, including scheduled service. My car is 5 1/2 years old and I'm averaging about $3000/year. That seems high. The service person (at the d… --- ## [Extreme vibration - checking balance chain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extreme-vibration-checking-balance-chain/57173)
**Author:** [@tmetzger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tmetzger)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extreme-vibration-checking-balance-chain/57173 "2010-11-04T16:55:13Z")
My 1999 Saab 9-5 was running great. It has 141K miles. One day I pulled out of a parking lot and the engine rumbled loudly on acceleration and the car shook. I then noticed at cruising speed (~45 mph) it was much less n… --- ## [Creaking Subaru Legacy Wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-subaru-legacy-wagon/56786)
**Author:** [@AlecLikesWhales](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlecLikesWhales)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-subaru-legacy-wagon/56786 "2010-10-24T22:37:32Z")
I have 2005 Subaru Legacy wagon GT and when i go over bumps that make the car rock side to side i get a creaking noise from the rear end ( i think is sounds like its the rear suspension) Any Ideas as to what it could … --- ## [Subaru Outback Wagon - Best model years and what to look for/avoid 2000-2005?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-wagon-best-model-years-and-what-to-look-for-avoid-2000-2005/13939)
**Author:** [@mountainwalker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mountainwalker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-wagon-best-model-years-and-what-to-look-for-avoid-2000-2005/13939 "2010-09-28T02:48:19Z")
I?m hot on the trail to purchase a used Subaru Outback in very good condition, which has had a solid maintenance record. I?ve been gathering information on Edmunds, CarTalk forums and USMB (Subaru enthusiast forum). I?… --- ## [Need a motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-motor/55528)
**Author:** [@MotorlessVW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MotorlessVW)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2010, 9:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-motor/55528 "2010-09-25T09:22:16Z")
So I have been told by my car guys that I need a new motor. They have had the car for a month already trying to diagnose the issue and finally come back with , it needs to be replaced. Now, I do trust these guys as far… --- ## [Squeaky Breaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-breaks/54951)
**Author:** [@2004Mazda6s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2004Mazda6s)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 10:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-breaks/54951 "2010-09-11T10:40:09Z")
Hi I own a 2004 Mazda 6 s Wagon, recently I have been experiencing a squeaky (left front) brake phenomena that seems, at least according to two brake technicians, to be non-existent. It is intermittent often caused by dr… --- ## [Saab 9-5 Wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-5-wagon/54579)
**Author:** [@iowadriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iowadriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2010, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-5-wagon/54579 "2010-09-03T01:27:26Z")
My aunt is selling a 2000 Saab 9 5 Wagon with 85,000 miles on it and says she will give it to me for $3,000 (instead of selling it for around $4,500, which is what the blue book value is). She says that the car runs wel… --- ## [Abs hydraulic control module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-hydraulic-control-module/54548)
**Author:** [@porter785](https://community.cartalk.com/u/porter785)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 11:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-hydraulic-control-module/54548 "2010-09-02T11:28:54Z")
Where can one find a hydraulic control module for an anti lock brake system on a 1996 Ford Club Wagon and is it difficult to replace? --- ## [Help with clutch problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-clutch-problem/54153)
**Author:** [@coocow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coocow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-clutch-problem/54153 "2010-08-25T21:53:40Z")
I bought my '09 VW Jetta wagon used in February of this year with 7,100 miles on it. This last weekend my wife was driving it on the freeway. She was attempting to downshift from 5th gear to 4th, and she got it out of 5t… --- ## [Crank windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-windows/53907)
**Author:** [@ERLBUT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ERLBUT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2010, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-windows/53907 "2010-08-21T18:15:22Z")
I'm thinking about a used Ford ClubWagon, '95 or older (no emmisions insp.req.) Can I replace doors w/power windows w/doors with crank windows? E --- ## [Maximum tire pressure. Who to believe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maximum-tire-pressure-who-to-believe/46496)
**Author:** [@jdmere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdmere)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2010, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maximum-tire-pressure-who-to-believe/46496 "2010-07-17T13:00:33Z")
On the door frame of our 2004 Passat Wagon the recommended tire pressure is 35 psi for the front and 44 psi for the rear. That recommended rear pressure is also the maximum recommended for the (Michelin) tires that we h… --- ## [Are Sedans Safer Than Wagons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-sedans-safer-than-wagons/51935)
**Author:** [@sam.scherer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sam.scherer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2010, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-sedans-safer-than-wagons/51935 "2010-07-17T02:33:41Z")
People often make claims that SUVs are safer than cars, but how do 4 door sedans compare to their 5 door counterparts? My thought is that the sedan has more reinforcement in the area where a rear impact is occurring… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/wagon/163.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=wagon)