Fast cheap estate ideas...

[carreauchompeur]

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!

[carreauchompeur]

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

[carreauchompeur]

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!

[carreauchompeur]

Gtom said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/232068832422

A lot of car (and potential trouble) for the money

Brave pills definitely required, but what's the worst that could happen? (Gearbox, AWD system, suspension...eeeek)

[carreauchompeur]

egor110 said:

Knock a grand off that and that would get you a 9-5 estate.

Bargaintastic. I'll get looking.

[carreauchompeur]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=...

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

[carreauchompeur]

Thanks! I really like the look of that Merc but can't help being concerned that it's of their slightly 'chocolate' vintage when lots of horror stories about rust etc originate.

Edit- also really like that Mondeo, the blue seems to be the best colour for them.

Am I weird? I really like making progress in a big, Bargey car and I'm fed up of having saloons, but having to hang my bike off them somewhere/not getting much stuff in. My old 4.2 Audi A8 would have been utterly delicious as an estate.

Edited by carreauchompeur on Monday 12th September 03:11