Which is cooler: Estate or Saloon?

[Hoddo]

Please help add weight to an on-going discussion between a friend and I. When talking RS4's, C63's and M3's (BMW need to made an estate version of the M3) which is cooler, saloon or estate?

I do not wish to steer the results so shall refrain from adding my preference till later in the conversation. I'd just be interested to see the result from the poll and read your comments on the debate, why do you prefer one over the other? What combination of elements makes one more appealing over the other?

Many thanks.

I found pictures of an RS4 Saloon and RS4 Avant, both with the optics pack and alcantara wheels, to help. Tried to find original press images to ensure no unfair aesthetic advantage was given. Anyone got them?

RS4 Saloon



RS4 Avant

[Codswallop]

Depends on the model - some cars look better as estates, some as saloons imo. In the case of the RS4, saloon looks much better.

[Jasandjules]

Depends on the car.

I tend to prefer a saloon but have an estate as I need it.

[Mastodon2]

In general, definitely the estate.

[Hyde]

I can't explain why but I have always prefered estates

I have no specific needs for one as I don't have any kids or animals

So in my mind the estate is cooler

[mini turbo]

Estate. Especially with e60 M5 touring or e63 estate. Sideways with Labrador pressed against window equals total win haha.

[Number 5]

Get a C63

[s m]

Out the 2 pics above I prefer the saloon but the estate might be more useful for some people

[Axionknight]

It depends on the car, with an RS4 I'd say the estate, as the idea of a 4WD monster with all that power in estate guise is just "right" for me, as the estate is, in my eyes, generally seen as a more "work a day" car than the saloon I think having a mad one is just way cooler than having a saloon equivalent.

Volvos are a perfect example IMO, I had a Volvo 850 T5R, it was an excellent car that I was a fool to sell and it just HAD to be an estate, no doubt about it.

Edited by Axionknight on Sunday 6th April 21:07

[okie592]

Fast tail waggy estates are much cooler, the e63 is so much more appealing as a estate.

I'm only 21 but much prefer estates to saloons, I even love my diesel sign written golf estate

[matthias73]

Some estates are cool, but only because they are so uncool they have become cool, if that makes sense. Think of older Volvos and they have a bit of a cult following because of how damn good they are, which makes them cool. A bit of history helps as well.

But for the most part, estate's are associated with practicality and family needs. Saloons generally aren't. That is why the saloon is always more cool.

Anyone who says that an estate is more cool than a saloon is probably a dad, and slightly in denial. Could you imagine James Bond turning up to a casino in a sports saloon? Yes, although a V8V is more suited, its not too hard to imagine him turning up in a Jaguar saloon or one of its German equivalents.

RS6 avant? No, Mr Bond would not turn up to a casino in an Avant.

However, it all comes down to how vain you are and how much you care about other people think. If you buy a saloon car purely to look cool, then it's backfired already!

[MacD1]

Have a B5 S4, estate/avant every time, just look better and more practical too.

[mrmr96]

Most cars are cooler as saloons. Audi RS4 and RS6 are the only exception.

[xRIEx]

Hoddo said:

both with ... alcantara wheels,

Whut now?


Generally, saloon (although I usually prefer a coupe over either). As mentioned though, an 850 is an exception.

[Number 5]

matthias73 said:

RS6 avant? No, Mr Bond would not turn up to a casino in an Avant.

He would in Layer Cake

[bga]

Estates

[Jaroon]

Car dependent but imo generally the Germans and the Swedes look better in estate, rest of the world, saloon.

[Lowtimer]

Mastodon2 said:

In general, definitely the estate.

This

[73mark]

Estate for me.

[Hoddo]

xRIEx said:

Whut now?

Apologies, alcantara colour......probably should have written 'grey'.