Whats a good Mountain Bikers car?
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Budget 3500
As this is a car site and people on here have good taste - well most do!!!
whats the best car to have if your a keen mountian biker with no family
In the past ive had elise sport 160 TVR Chim and an M3 so i like nice cars but im not intending to spend big money this time
i need a car for work - to travel long motorway miles, and be mederatly quick and good on fuel but also be able to carry my bike in the back.....any ideas?
As this is a car site and people on here have good taste - well most do!!!
whats the best car to have if your a keen mountian biker with no family
In the past ive had elise sport 160 TVR Chim and an M3 so i like nice cars but im not intending to spend big money this time
i need a car for work - to travel long motorway miles, and be mederatly quick and good on fuel but also be able to carry my bike in the back.....any ideas?
Impreza WRX wagon. Easy get an ok one for £3.5k, it's not the same chav icon that the standard Impreza is and its got an ok size boot. If you want something bigger then a Legacy GT-B would be good. Or an E46 330 Touring, you might get one of those for the cash I'm not sure, if not how about an E36 328 touring.
If you've only got one - or perhaps two - bikes to deal with then an estate isn't strictly necessary. Probably easier to load in and out, but you can happily get two bikes into the back of a Peugeot 106 (okay that doesn't help much as a quick motorway cruiser, but as an illustation...)
I'm looking to replace my daily driver in the next month or two and the candidates for me are:
VW Corrado VR6
Peugeot 306 GTi6
Renault Clio 182
Skoda Octavia vRS
Warm 3-Series of some description
(in pretty much that order)
Of those the Corrado is said to be a squeze with two bikes, but one is fine inside and you can get bike racks to suit. The rest are fine with two full size FS mountain bikes in the back.
I'm looking to replace my daily driver in the next month or two and the candidates for me are:
VW Corrado VR6
Peugeot 306 GTi6
Renault Clio 182
Skoda Octavia vRS
Warm 3-Series of some description
(in pretty much that order)
Of those the Corrado is said to be a squeze with two bikes, but one is fine inside and you can get bike racks to suit. The rest are fine with two full size FS mountain bikes in the back.
Chris71 said:
If you've only got one - or perhaps two - bikes to deal with then an estate isn't strictly necessary. Probably easier to load in and out, but you can happily get two bikes into the back of a Peugeot 106 (okay that doesn't help much as a quick motorway cruiser, but as an illustation...)
I'm looking to replace my daily driver in the next month or two and the candidates for me are:
VW Corrado VR6
Peugeot 306 GTi6
Renault Clio 182
Skoda Octavia vRS
Warm 3-Series of some description
(in pretty much that order)
Of those the Corrado is said to be a squeze with two bikes, but one is fine inside and you can get bike racks to suit. The rest are fine with two full size FS mountain bikes in the back.
Agree with this. Also if you want you can add an Interga Type R or a Civic Type R on to this list. My mate has an Integra and gets his bike in the back no problem, I used to have an EP3 Civic and it was good for 3 bikes plus kit (at a squeeze, 2 bikes was comfortable)I'm looking to replace my daily driver in the next month or two and the candidates for me are:
VW Corrado VR6
Peugeot 306 GTi6
Renault Clio 182
Skoda Octavia vRS
Warm 3-Series of some description
(in pretty much that order)
Of those the Corrado is said to be a squeze with two bikes, but one is fine inside and you can get bike racks to suit. The rest are fine with two full size FS mountain bikes in the back.
For smaller cars you will need to remove the front wheel obviously but thats all.
CoolC said:
Wouldn't you be better off getting whatever you wanted for £3300 and then spend a couple of hundred on top notch roof bars and bike rack?
The problems with bike carriers are security and fuel economy, plus potential scratches to the paint if you're a bit hamfisted/knackered after a ride.Years ago my dad had a Volvo 240 Estate that I learnt to drive in and spent many happy weekends lugging 4 bikes and blokes up to the Lake District in it.
Looks like a V50/A4 Avant might be on the cards next for me...
Subaru legacy, Volvo 850R and Saab 95 Aero Estate have all done me well and allow a bike in without changing a thing.
I've tried an e39 540i with thule bars and let's just say whilst the car is great I've moved on and the roof kit is up for sale - I'm back to a car that'll take the lot inside.
Out of all of the above I have to say the Saab was best. Looks different and a bit more dynamic, aero is great for massive midrange grunt on the motorway when needing to travel out to a meet.
Get one with the AC3 radio package and an aero has all the comfort toys you need - just perfect for that achy but satisfied ride home (checking the rear view mirror for the mud splatters)
I've tried an e39 540i with thule bars and let's just say whilst the car is great I've moved on and the roof kit is up for sale - I'm back to a car that'll take the lot inside.
Out of all of the above I have to say the Saab was best. Looks different and a bit more dynamic, aero is great for massive midrange grunt on the motorway when needing to travel out to a meet.
Get one with the AC3 radio package and an aero has all the comfort toys you need - just perfect for that achy but satisfied ride home (checking the rear view mirror for the mud splatters)
ewenm said:
CoolC said:
Wouldn't you be better off getting whatever you wanted for £3300 and then spend a couple of hundred on top notch roof bars and bike rack?
The problems with bike carriers are security and fuel economy, plus potential scratches to the paint if you're a bit hamfisted/knackered after a ride.Years ago my dad had a Volvo 240 Estate that I learnt to drive in and spent many happy weekends lugging 4 bikes and blokes up to the Lake District in it.
Looks like a V50/A4 Avant might be on the cards next for me...
Nevin said:
ewenm said:
CoolC said:
Wouldn't you be better off getting whatever you wanted for £3300 and then spend a couple of hundred on top notch roof bars and bike rack?
The problems with bike carriers are security and fuel economy, plus potential scratches to the paint if you're a bit hamfisted/knackered after a ride.Years ago my dad had a Volvo 240 Estate that I learnt to drive in and spent many happy weekends lugging 4 bikes and blokes up to the Lake District in it.
Looks like a V50/A4 Avant might be on the cards next for me...
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