Hatchback with Decent Performance
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And that Corolla Cross is very expensive for what it is too.
Depending on recent maintenance, expect to put at least 50% of that amount into repairs/maintenance once you take ownership.I’ve got a lead on a pretty clean 2000 BMW Sportwagon with a manual for $5,000
While technically correct, this is a hatchback to me:
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These are absolutely hatchbacks.
I’m going to humbly suggest this - Volvo V70R - lots of room for gear, 300 HP turbo, six speed manual, Brembo four piston calipers at all four corners, AWD. They also seem to be going up in value as production was only from 2004-2007.
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Never once will you find anyone referring to them as a hot hatch.
Oh a hot hatch is a specific thing. Plenty of cars with hatches that aren’t the same thing. No one calls a Model S a hatch. I’m not sure that an Acura Integra Type S counts as one. The original Type R definitely wasn’t. I don’t think I’ve heard any one call it that. Wasn’t the Camaro type called a fastback?
I’ll take that Camaro
Nah man, A Toyota Sienna is a hatchback according to this forum, and Im running with this, rofl!
AWD turbo Toyota hatchback! Oh cool, Carolla GR? Nah fam...close though!
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Model S is also a hatchback.
Here is a good read on “hatchbacks”…better than us posting bits forever!
www.caranddriver.com
Hatchback vs. Sedan: What Are the Differences
We break down the reasons you might want one over the other.
www.caranddriver.com
Hmmm... what about a Saab 900/II or 9-3 I?
If you are used to these, you will find most modern cars severely lacking regarding cargo space (and usability of said space). Fold the rear seat down, remove front wheel, throw bike in the back... you won't be able to do that with many modern hatches.
Modern hatchbacks available with decent handlind and power that come to my mind:
- Kia Stinger
- Opel Insignia (sold as a Buick Regal on your side of the pond)
I have no idea if they would take a bike, though. Also depends on the bike. A road bike is easier to stow away than a downhill mountain bike...
Chances of success will be much greater with a "wagon"/estate car. Volvo V70 would be my first choice. E-class T-model has insane cargo space, too. 5 series Touring is a bit tighter, 3 series Touring plus bike may be a very tight squeeze. Insignia Sports Tourer (or it's Buick equivalent, if there is any) would do. Jetta Wagon or Passat...
If you are used to these, you will find most modern cars severely lacking regarding cargo space (and usability of said space). Fold the rear seat down, remove front wheel, throw bike in the back... you won't be able to do that with many modern hatches.
Modern hatchbacks available with decent handlind and power that come to my mind:
- Kia Stinger
- Opel Insignia (sold as a Buick Regal on your side of the pond)
I have no idea if they would take a bike, though. Also depends on the bike. A road bike is easier to stow away than a downhill mountain bike...
Chances of success will be much greater with a "wagon"/estate car. Volvo V70 would be my first choice. E-class T-model has insane cargo space, too. 5 series Touring is a bit tighter, 3 series Touring plus bike may be a very tight squeeze. Insignia Sports Tourer (or it's Buick equivalent, if there is any) would do. Jetta Wagon or Passat...
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Saab 900 was great for this, I owned one for a bit. Really easy to load and unload. Wide open and low to the ground. Just like that TransAm in an earlier post.
All of that and didn’t mention the GTI. It may be the most jack of all trades car that has ever existed. What you suggest loading a bike removing a wheel would definitely work.
I'm leaning in this direction. I test drove one last week and liked it a lot.
