4 to 5k to spend on an estate car?
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MrCurry
right after this urgent rest
I had an older one, in fact at different times I had two. One 2003 and one 2002 and both were made of some kind of low grade steel which rusted twice as fast as any other car I’ve ever owned. A modern one might be better, but to the OP - I’d run a mile from Mazda if you need it to last past about 6 years old.
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
A few. A mix of being really bad luck, incompetence and trying to do high mileages in old cars (which is what the insignia was trying to get away from).
Anyway picked up the Passat today. Lovely solid drive back up the motorway, I'm wary it's on 96k, but that's the market at the moment and it feels solid as a rock.
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MrCurry
right after this urgent rest
96k isn’t a problem on a modern Passat IMHO. Hope you enjoy your new car
Riklet
procrastinación
Ah damn the Insignia is gone too.. just read up! Tbh 96k is nothing especially if mainly motorway miles. It's not the engine its the rest of the car you should worry (and tbh be more discerning about). You definitely deserve some good luck this time!!!
I'd take a Honda Accord estate any day tbh. See what £2000 gets you and how many years of high milage you can keep 'er going...
I'd take a Honda Accord estate any day tbh. See what £2000 gets you and how many years of high milage you can keep 'er going...
Chilli.s
mingling jets and statuettes
Just given away an old mini cooper d, it's done 190,000 miles with only 1 breakdown, good banger but a pain to work on as there's no room under the bonnet for anything, you pop the hood and it just is full of engine
edit: oops meant to post in the bangers thread
edit: oops meant to post in the bangers thread
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
Chilli.s
mingling jets and statuettes
The new keeper is v happy, I think a new clutch is quite a job and that must be due soonProbably worth 4k at the moment
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Probably not a daily driver, but it is an estate, it's estimate is within budget, looks clean Vintage & Classic Car Auctions
dessiato
4 years and I still cry sometimes
My grandfather had one. This one looks lowered and has the wrong wheels on it, otherwise it looks nice.
eta I like the Morris 8 they've got. It'd be great fun in summer.
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Anyone still looking for a budget priced luxury estate? FSH and looks well looked after. Just £1500 2003 Volvo Xc70 D5 SE Awd £1,499
Dovydaitis
Official fishco fish groupie
I’m in the market for a smaller estate, thinking along the lines of a fabia. I don’t need a full on tank of an estate but do need a decentish boot. Was doing my searching and for some reason, autotrader seems to think the Hyundai ix35 is an estate? Either way, it looks decent and could be a contender. Any other suggestions?
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
Golf? I'm quite like my Passat, it's the first VW I've owned, but I'm quite impressed.
The in car infotainment system isn't a modern as my Vauxhall, but it doesn't keep breaking down.
The in car infotainment system isn't a modern as my Vauxhall, but it doesn't keep breaking down.
not-bono-ever
meh
As surely the sun rises each day, that Volvo will have throttle body issues that require a reprogramming if the engine at a dealer to fit - no DIY here. And remember to replace all the tyres at the same time - a couple of mm out on wheel can mash the gearbox. No
Dovydaitis
Official fishco fish groupie
Price wise, I’ve got £2.5k equity in my car once I pay off the finance. So with that I can go up to £7-8k?
Dogsauce
I’ve got Skol but I’m not a Scholar
Friend has done pretty well with Corolla estates in the past, probably suits the ‘small estate’ description well.
bellaozzydog
rolling turds in glitter
My friends just visiting and his family run around is a Subaru Forester XTEN 2.5 turbo (80k on clock)
He wants to sell it and I am so tempted. Looks and sounds awesome. Just had bugger all real length in its luggage space
3.5k it’s immaculate and shiny black
He wants to sell it and I am so tempted. Looks and sounds awesome. Just had bugger all real length in its luggage space
3.5k it’s immaculate and shiny black
Dovydaitis
Official fishco fish groupie
So I have finally sorted myself out with a mini clubman. Not the biggest estate, but will do me. mechanically its been looked after with the receipts to prove it. Cosmetically, it’s needs a bit of tlc. With px of the aygo it’s cost me £1300. Can’t really moan at that.
bellaozzydog
rolling turds in glitter
Saw this and if I didn’t already have one I’d be buying this
Cracking bullet proof motors, speedy, comfy and huge inside for a small external size
Cracking bullet proof motors, speedy, comfy and huge inside for a small external size
Honda Accord Tourer Estate 2.4 i-vtec Executive K24 Manual ***LOW MILEAGE*** | eBay
This car has fantastic service history two remote keys and has been maintained regardless of cost it wants for nothing! Being an executive its has a huge spec such as. Xenon Headlights. 6 Speed Manual.
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ska invita
back on the other side
Do you mean the blue one? all i can see is a bush
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I would love this. I like the 156's, sport wagon especially. It's even got the superb 3.2 V6 engine. What a beautiful thing, for very little
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bellaozzydog
rolling turds in glitter
Nice! A bit small on luggage space. I had a 3.2 spider for a while in 2005 fastest car I’d ever driven at the time. Loads of funI would love this. I like the 156's, sport wagon especially. It's even got the superb 3.2 V6 engine. What a beautiful thing, for very little
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I’m currently trying to convince my dad to put the car cover I supplied on my E430 estate which is camped on his drive, to stop the door frames dissolving in a rusty puddle. He thinks the cover (brand new) makes his house look scruffy or draws attention to him “storing” a car on his drive
People have weird mad brains ”what would the neighbours think”
You’ve lived there for forty fucking years ya daft bugger
dessiato
4 years and I still cry sometimes
They're one of, if not the, most beautiful estate cars ever produced.I would love this. I like the 156's, sport wagon especially. It's even got the superb 3.2 V6 engine. What a beautiful thing, for very little
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I still have my GTV with the 3.2 V6
