What car.... for a dog!

[M3RMS]

So...... few months back decided to get a 2nd car as we had a dog incoming. Netted out on a nice Golf GTI DSG, which I have to say I think is excellent - it's a great little car.

However..... we've got a black labrador and the more he grows the more I think it's going to be a bit of a squeeze for him, especially on the odd long journey.

So now I'm thinking I might bite the bullet and like a proper dhead get an estate.

Budgets around £15k and at the moment I reckon it's gotta be a BMW 330i M-sport Touring (NOT the oil burner version!).

It needs to be reasonably nippy, excellent build quality and - as much as is possible with an estate - be a good enjoyable drive when pressing on a bit.

Any other thoughts??

Cheers

[M3RMS]

Paddy_N_Murphy said:

Whatever you buy, also go to HatchBags Website

Don't underestimate the Mud Magnets in a Labrador

Cheers, that looks very useful!

[M3RMS]

slipstream 1985 said:

whats wrong with estates, apart form out and out sports cars i think estates as a catagory are the next best looking cars.

audi rs4
audi rs6
jag x type 3.0 (not quite the same speed as the above)
mondeo st220

The RS4/6 is a great shout - but in my budget they're a bit older than I'd like. Although I am tempted to up the budget by £10k to get into an RS4 Avant!

Not really a fan of the Jag to be honest, isn't it a bit old man?

Mondeo is out simply because I'm a bit of a snob but would be a good option otherwise!

[M3RMS]

Hmmm didn't realise how cheap RS6's have become...... maybe that could be the answer.

Aren't they a bit st in the dynamics department though?

[M3RMS]

Paddy_N_Murphy said:

I have ours fully lined. and the Odour pet mat thing. Worth while.



the little one does the damage always !

Nice line up! Some good looking labradors there..... I hope our boy (Senna...) ends up something like that.

[M3RMS]

pilchardthecat said:

Fairly certain that dogs aren't allowed to drive.

Yeah but why stop them if they're good at it?