Shed money estate. Advice needed.

[Posk]

I'm after buying a cheap estate car as a stop gap while i restore my W124 merc. I don't do many miles, 5k a year. I need an estate to chuck all my guitar gear in and well, i just like estates. Would love some suggestions from PHers. Max budget is 1k. Ive been looking at high mile e46 touring and also mondeos but im open to anything.

[parabolica]

Saab 95, Mitsibushi Legnum and Legacy's would all be getting a look from me. 156s, Accords and E39s as a second choice.

[Matt UK]

At less than a grand, my priorities would be:

Filter by 'estate'!
Petrol - you are doing low miles.
Manual - probably less to go wrong / easier to fix.
Locality - no point spending a couple of hundred £££ driving / training around the country (plus I'm quite lazy / value my weekend time)
Condition - chatting with the seller, what feel do I get for the car and it's current home. I'd be looking for strong mechanical upkeep, an owner who roughly knows the car and live with tatty cosmetics.
Service history - I wouldn't be expecting much, so anything good here is a bonus.
Manufacturer - use the above to get a shortlist and pop back on here to discuss Mondeo / Avensis / Passat etc v whatever else you found.

[Liquid Tuna]

Tadaaa!!

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[confused_buyer]

97-00 Volvo V70. Tough as old boots and nice to drive as well. Far better bet at shed money than the newer 2000-on model.

If you look hard enough you'll find 1 owner, full Volvo history cars about - they attract those sort of owners.

[Z06George]

confused_buyer said:

97-00 Volvo V70. Tough as old boots and nice to drive as well. Far better bet at shed money than the newer 2000-on model.

If you look hard enough you'll find 1 owner, full Volvo history cars about - they attract those sort of owners.

This is exactly what I did last year, it's great!