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Is there a wagon you would recommend under $10,000?

We're downsizing and looking for an economical wagon under $10,000. I had my eye on a 2012 MY13 VW Golf 90TSI Trendline VI auto. I liked the low fuel consumption compared to the Subaru Tribeca we are offloading. But, I've seen so many troublesome reviews about the VW’s gearbox. Is there a wagon you would recommend under $10,000 if not the VW?

The VW dual-clutch automatic was troublesome in the period you are considering, so it’s probably best to avoid it, or buy one with a manual gearbox. Rather than a wagon perhaps consider a compact SUV.

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