2016 or newer driver's wagons ~$30-$35k, 2021 edition

[hotgemini]

Considering replacing my Focus XR5 as it's now a decade old, looking at my options for 2016 or newer wagons (would consider a spacious hatch, but probably thinking wagon) that are reasonably interesting to drive, budget is around the $30-$35k mark.

Starting point is the go-fast versions of either the Passat wagon or the Skoda equivalent, but looking to broaden my search before I dive in.

What should I be considering?

[MRMOPARMAN]

Something like this perhaps?

Check out this 2016 BMW 3 Series 330i M Sport F31 LCI Auto.
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...AG-AD-19414150

[Aaron]

Not much, you either buy into VAG, try something French (Megane or 508 but you don’t get acres of power, but probably a nice steer), maybe the LeForg Subaru thing is close enough or talk yourself into spending more money and go hunting for bigger engined Benz/BMW options but you’ll concede age or price or condition.

[Captain_Slow]

ZB RS-V wagon? V6 and AWD. Not many sold in that spec but their unpopularity new means a good used buy.

[Astina SP]

Interested in the responses too. Should have gone Golf R or Passat 206, ended up with a Tiguan 162...with a tune it’s rapid but still a SUV. Tossing up putting the bigger turbo on it, some handling mods and keeping or getting rid of it.

That 330 linked up there looks good aside from the big km.

[Sumodog]

Not many performance wagons left on the market , I would go Golf R if you can find one for 35k. Option B Octavia RS .

[irsa76]

ZB RS-V wagon? V6 and AWD. Not many sold in that spec but their unpopularity new means a good used buy.

Calais tourer as well, surprisingly good drive, so tempted to flip the Challenger for one.

[Captiva Fan]

I think VAG product is about the only product vaguely driver-ish available with a manual ‘box ... everything else is auto-only, innit?

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The new Skoda Superb 206 TSI is worth a look - Golf R drivetrain underneath, with plenty of go-fast bits available for them.

[mizone]

Mondeo any good?

Frenchys do some nice looking wagons.

[Spammy]

Subi Levorg?

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^^^^ CVT Only so......
Skoda Superb is a good choice imho.

[Nafe]

Finding a sporty wagon is hard now
I really don't want to get an SUV for nopics next, but the way the market is going, that's all that's available in the budget

[itsnotagsr]

VF SS?

[Captain_Slow]

VF SS?

Not a 16-17 for that money.