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      02-11-2013, 01:41 PM   #25
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Originally Posted by SamS View Post
In the US, the touring body style is typically associated with the 1970s and 1980s "station wagons", that were ugly with terrible performance. The group of people who need the extra cargo room that these cars did/do provide easily moved onto more stylish SUVs.

Of course you will run across a small sub-segment (mainly folks here!) who still appreciate the touring, but overall the design falls flat in the US.

Personally, I think the F31 looks decent enough, but I don't think I could bring myself to actually buy one. I actually think the 3er GT is a bit more stylish, while retaining all the functionality of a touring, plus giving you a substantial increase in rear legroom.
Wow, this is almost exactly how I feel. I remember when my parents transitioned out of their old 70s cars, we had a 75 Nova and a Maverick of who knows what year. We got an Escort station wagon and so did our neighbors, they were everywhere. It was as blah as blah could be. That is what is initally conjured in my mind when you start talking about these sorts of body styles.

I like them, but I don't want to drive one every day.
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