2002 Audi S6 Avant

Recently, a friend cringingly preceded a car advice question with the statement, "I know station wagons are passe, but..."

I should have interrupted him then. For us "young, successful" types, station wagons are just the opposite. Not quite a sedan or SUV, today's station wagons are stylish, functional and fast.

Take the Audi S6 Avant - definitely a member of the station wagon A-list. It has a 4.2L V-8 capable of 340 hp and 310 pounds-feet of torque at 3,400 rpm that comes to life with only the slightest pressure on the gas pedal. This Audi is fast and easy to drive with an electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission that includes a Tiptronic clutchless …