All Wheel Drive Estates/Hatchbacks... but not an Audi?

[Benengo]

I've got a budget of about 8k (max... ideally circa 6!) and would like something quick and planted and ideally all wheel drive. it will also be big enough to get a medium sized dog in the back but only for short journeys (...and only in the event of an emergency as we have a kodiaq for the family car).

So far i like the idea of an R32 (bit worried i couldn't fit the labrador though), a Subaru legacy spec B (GT or 3.0r) or a wrx/sti wagon- preferably in bugeye format.

I've had a couple of audis before and don't fancy another one. Anything else I should consider?

[ZX10R NIN]

Saab 9-3 x4 2.8T

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[sawman]

legacy or outback are the answer to this. but theres not that many of the desirable H6 engined ones out there.

for 6-8k you will get a JDM import probably 2003-5 vintage. for half of that you could get a later UK model, probably with a few more miles on, but a radio that gets more than bbc radio 2

these are awesome cars in the 3.0 form, the outback sits a bit taller, but still handles well. they do like a drink, but utterly reliable, and real world mpg of nearly 30mpg is not that bad really considering its capeability

Edited by sawman on Sunday 3rd December 19:29

[Benengo]

ZX10R NIN said:

Saab 9-3 x4 2.8T

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Like these^^^ I cant say i even knew they existed!.... Might struggle to get the dog in the back of the second one!

[ZX10R NIN]

Missed the second one wasn't an estate.

[interstellar]

That was my thoughts before I opened the thread.

That Saab is a great car. I had one until someone hit me and totalled it.

Great car and quick too. I wouldn’t hesitate in buying another. Lots of kit on it too.

[Benengo]

interstellar said:

That was my thoughts before I opened the thread.

That Saab is a great car. I had one until someone hit me and totalled it.

Great car and quick too. I wouldn’t hesitate in buying another. Lots of kit on it too.

£550 tax though?

[Codswallop]

Jag X-Type comes in awd 2.5 and 3.0 v6 flavours. Should be able to find a nice one in budget.

Skoda also do a awd Octavia with a choice of turbo petrol or diesel engines, and plain estate or plastic clad "scout" model bodystyle.

Volvo do a awd V70 in 5 cylinder and 6 cylinder flavours (including the v70R), or the XC70.

[ZX10R NIN]

The Subaru's will be the same £535 (unless you get a 55 plate or older) road tax as the Saab, the R32 you were considering is in the same boat.

Talking of the R32 I forgot about this car:

4motion 3.2 Passat

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[Leggy]

Talking of the R32 I forgot about this car:

4motion 3.2 Passat

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
[/quote]

Fine if you want a sleeper, but jeez how dull is that to look at.

[DSLiverpool]

ZX10R NIN said:

Saab 9-3 x4 2.8T

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Doesnt this have a chocolate rear diff thats hard to source?

[ZX10R NIN]

Apparently these ones use the same diff as in the Caddy XTS & they're cheap to source but they're a bit soft.

[RSTurboPaul]

Were any of the older BMW estates 4WD?


Vauxhall Insignia? - evo rated the 2.8 turbo version highly IIRC:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?sort=spons...


Peugeot 508?
Vauxhall Antara?
Suzuki Jimny?
Vauxhall Mokka?
Ford Kuga?
RAV4?
Honda CR-V?
Panda?
Yeti?
Qashquai?

Ford Ranger double-cab with a roof thing on the back?
Nissan Navara double-cab with a roof thing on the flatbed part?
Toyota Hi-Lux with a Truckman back?
Mitsubishi L200 with a box?

Touareg?
Freelander?
Discovery?
Tiguan?
Jeep Commander?


EDIT: Just re-read the original post - quick and planted rules out most of those, apart from the Insignia and the Yeti (diesel + chipped = 200bhp+ IIRC)

Edited by RSTurboPaul on Monday 4th December 17:02

[kieranblenk]

RSTurboPaul said:

Were any of the older BMW estates 4WD?


Vauxhall Insignia? - evo rated the 2.8 turbo version highly IIRC:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?sort=spons...


Peugeot 508?
Vauxhall Antara?
Suzuki Jimny?
Vauxhall Mokka?
Ford Kuga?
RAV4?
Honda CR-V?
Panda?
Yeti?
Qashquai?

Ford Ranger double-cab with a roof thing on the back?
Nissan Navara double-cab with a roof thing on the flatbed part?
Toyota Hi-Lux with a Truckman back?
Mitsubishi L200 with a box?

Touareg?
Freelander?
Discovery?
Tiguan?
Jeep Commander?


EDIT: Just re-read the original post - quick and planted rules out most of those, apart from the Insignia and the Yeti (diesel + chipped = 200bhp+ IIRC)

Edited by RSTurboPaul on Monday 4th December 17:02

The Yeti can be had with the 160bhp 1.8 TSI and got a cracking review off Clarkson on Top Gear a few years back.