Which AWD hatchback - £7K budget.

[VladD]

Riknos said:

VladD said:

Had a look at an Impreza hatch and the boot is just too small. Fine on depth and width, but just not enough height. I suspect the Golf will have the same problem, as mentioned above. I think an Impreza estate may be the next port of call.

Jesus man, if it's not tall enough let your dog duck down a bit? How far do you travel with it in the car?

I have a 2 seater and the dog has to make do with the footwell in the car, or if she's lucky she can put 2 paws up on the wife's lap.

This will be the only car he travels in, so will need to be comfortable for long journeys when we go on holiday etc. He could lie down easily in the boot of the Scooby hatch, but wouldn't be able to move around at all, so it'd be too restrictive.

[VladD]

v8250 said:

Vlad/All, you're missing the one great buy of the century within this price range...the Subaru Forester XT. Right price, perfect for rural living, tough as old nails, tremendous parts supply, very good interior and space, not the usual German/Euro' box, plenty of power from day one, if you're into upgrading it's simply endless, plus...get a set of winter tyres/spare set of wheels and very little will stop an XT.

It's time for tea...crazy Ruskey-style

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMsSzQJacPw

+++ They're subtly smart in upsetting the pseudo-sports Audi, BMW, Mercedes & Porsche type folk [read the 95%'ers] when they realize they can not shake off an FXT

The Forester is a great wagon. A bit on the large side, but perhaps worth a look.

[VladD]

scarble said:

Yes but he asked for a hatchback

Still, the most apt answers are all the ones starting with Subaru...

Unfortunatly I don't now think there's a hatchback that will fit the bill. The rear diff reduces the boot height by too much.

[VladD]

v8250 said:

VladD said:

scarble said:

Yes but he asked for a hatchback

Still, the most apt answers are all the ones starting with Subaru...

Unfortunatly I don't now think there's a hatchback that will fit the bill. The rear diff reduces the boot height by too much.

So an FXT it is...we look forward to seeing pics post purchase.

PS have a chat with some of the FXT owners here www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f75/ ...and ask them why they drive Foresters...you'll be itching to buy a low mileage, FSH FXT in no time at all

Still a toss up between a FXT and an Impreza Estate in SL spec. I think we'll go and drive both.

[VladD]

nickfrog said:

scherzkeks said:

nickfrog said:

scherzkeks said:

nickfrog said:

A set of winter tyres will do a much better job than 4wd and will allow you not to have to run a 4wd the rest of the time. Win - win.

A set of winter tires on an AWD would obviously be the best option, but I suppose when one does not understand traction, comments like this are inevitable.

Your new thing is Freudian projections I have noticed. When you don't understand something (like the traction circle) you then try and tell those who politely try to explain to you the basics that THEY don't grasp the most basic concepts.

Projection is your specialty, along with the staw man argument.

Hilarious. By your standards anyway.

You realise that you just did another projection, right there ?

Anyway, are you coming to the Ring ? Or do you stick to the internet ?

Do you guys fancy doing this by PM rather than ruining my thread. Thanks.

[VladD]

nickfrog said:

VladD said:

Do you guys fancy doing this by PM rather than ruining my thread. Thanks.

He started it Sir !

scherzkeks said:

A set of winter tires on an AWD would obviously be the best option, but I suppose when one does not understand traction, comments like this are inevitable.

I only ask because I get email notifications for this thread. It's a bit of a let down when you think someone might have posted an alternative car and you find that it's just two guys whacking each other with handbags.