A what snot thread

[Valgar]

Having just got rid of my Legacy (estate) and gotten an Impreza (Saloon), I find I miss my Legacy's insane ability to swallow up bulky items, this was made apparent when my wife, 2 days after getting rid of the Legacy asks me to pick up a double matress. Long story short I DID manage to get it in, but it was ridiculous.

So I'm after a estate, something less than £1000, that i'm going to treat like dirt, engine power doesn't matter, would like to try something different after a Legacy even though it was amazing, a few luxuries wouldn't go a miss either.

PS. I know V70's are well regarded, what about V40's?

[Kentish]

There's a nice V70 for grabs near me for £1495.

Bargain!

[300bhp/ton]

For £1k it doesn't really matter. Just buy what ever is close to you and in good condition.

If you are looking for specific models then I have no complaints against the Volvo 960 we had. Probably the best built, most durable and well put together vehicle we owned.

[320touring]

mk3 golf 1.9 TD (AAZ engined)estate!

veg powered cubic carrying capacity FTW.

And you can turn teh fuelling/boost up easily, so similar to a TDi

Got one last month, and have stuck over 2 k miles on it. its slow compared to the e36, but ideal for slugging on the m8 and carrying loads of crap!

[mnkiboy]

doogz said:

This might be one of those complete bullst claims non-petrolheads make, but I seem to remember someone telling me a V40 is a Focus in drag?

That's the V50. It's a MK2 Focus Estate underneath.

[Valgar]

320touring said:

mk3 golf 1.9 TD (AAZ engined)estate!

veg powered cubic carrying capacity FTW.

Is that straight Veg oil? or is mod required?

[lightthefuse]

mnkiboy said:

That's the V50. It's a MK2 Focus Estate underneath.

And indeed the 'new' V40 too, heavily tweaked mind you. The old S/V40 was indeed a joint venture with Mitsubishi and is a Carisma in drag... nicer place to be though IMHO.

As for snotters, you won't regret a V70.

[320touring]

Valgar said:

Is that straight Veg oil? or is mod required?

running at 30% the now, as I'm just seeing how far I can go.

double heat of the plugs on a cold start, and it seems ok so far. think 100% would be too thick in winter up here.

[CliveM]

Mondeo estate, FSH, loads of space

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

[scarble]

More or less sort of right on the V40 I think, still no bad thing.
When people talk about X being a Y in drag it's always a massive oversimplification.

[nosuchuser]

V40's going to be too small for your needs.

So, 940/960 - indestructible. V70, more pleasant to drive..

Had a V70 and a 940 at the same time, both replaced with a Saab 9-5 Aero, don't discount those but the boot is not as large as a 940..

[scarble]

doogz said:

Wasn't suggesting it was a bad thing, just that, if it's Focus sized, it's probably not going to be too much better as a matress transportation solution. Haven't really spent any time in the Volvo to have a good idea of how big it is inside.

Yea I don't think you'd get a double mattress in it.

V70 is a good shout but I reckon an E55 wagon could be had for not much of your moneys if you're willing to risk some minor falling apart.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/merce...

Or 5 series
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/bmw/5...