Fast cheap estate ideas...
Discussion
Folks,
After having to sell my beautiful E36 M3 I'm due to return home for a while soon and want to go Bangernomic. Just need something for carting about kit, bikes and the like and a big Bargey estate fits the bill.
I'm a bit out of the loop when it comes to used car prices but not looking to spend more than 1-2k, potentially from a local auction house.
Only requirement is that it has a bit of shove. I don't mind tooooo much about driving dynamics, but a decent turn of speed is a must. Fuel bills not a major issue.
Go!
After having to sell my beautiful E36 M3 I'm due to return home for a while soon and want to go Bangernomic. Just need something for carting about kit, bikes and the like and a big Bargey estate fits the bill.
I'm a bit out of the loop when it comes to used car prices but not looking to spend more than 1-2k, potentially from a local auction house.
Only requirement is that it has a bit of shove. I don't mind tooooo much about driving dynamics, but a decent turn of speed is a must. Fuel bills not a major issue.
Go!
Thanks all, some good suggestions.
I'd considered the Forester but something just puts me off Scoobies. Just not quite luxurious enough inside for my Bargey tastes!
A fast Volvo would seem to fit the bill, but I'm slightly put off by FWD... Any input on how well they drive?
This is probably all moot anyway as I'm likely to rock up at auction and stick my hand up for the first shiney thing
I'd considered the Forester but something just puts me off Scoobies. Just not quite luxurious enough inside for my Bargey tastes!
A fast Volvo would seem to fit the bill, but I'm slightly put off by FWD... Any input on how well they drive?
This is probably all moot anyway as I'm likely to rock up at auction and stick my hand up for the first shiney thing
carreauchompeur said:
Saab is a great shout, I like the style of them too. Briefly had an old 9-3 a while back and it was quite entertaining. Fingers crossed for an auction Billy Bargain. I'll be buying the week before Christmas so hopefully some deals to be had!
Wander over to UkSaabs Forum. By definition there's some right old dogs around, so if you can find a known car you improve your chances hugely.Gtom said:
Brave pills definitely required, but what's the worst that could happen? (Gearbox, AWD system, suspension...eeeek)carreauchompeur said:
Gtom said:
Brave pills definitely required, but what's the worst that could happen? (Gearbox, AWD system, suspension...eeeek)carreauchompeur said:
egor110 said:
Knock a grand off that and that would get you a 9-5 estate.
Bargaintastic. I'll get looking.Fuel wise i get about 27mpg and that's a 2 mile commute to work and then 5 miles up into the hills for a run a couple of times a week , it rarely gets in 5th gear.
Edited by egor110 on Sunday 11th September 23:22
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This looks lovely. Fingers crossed I can find something similar near the Gatwick area in mid December which would also save me the train fare to the West Country
This looks lovely. Fingers crossed I can find something similar near the Gatwick area in mid December which would also save me the train fare to the West Country
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