X-type estate - any good? (Thinly veiled what car)

[walsh]

I could do with an estate, due to a change of career/ lifestyle. I'd rather not finance myself to the hilt, so I need a something at the shed end of the spectrum.

Anyway, x-types look like a bit of a steal at the moment, 2.5/3.0 v6, comfy, bit of an odd image but who cares. Anyone have one, and want shed some light? Or anything else a bit interesting that might fit the bill for, say 2k?

[walsh]

I'd heard about the sills being an issue before, is that big issue on these? Or is it rust generally?

Re other suggestions;

Honda Accord- kind of interesting. Is the 2.4 - good steer? Looks quick enough on paper.

9-5 - I just don't get on with the way they look, inside or out. Never driven one, but they just don't light my fire at all.

Alfa - great choice, but are they really in budget? I'll have a look into these, I drove a 2.4 jtdm years ago and liked it. I'd prefer a quick petrol, but I doubt a 3.2 is anywhere near budget.

Edit to add- 159's are about in this price range! They do all seem to be 1.9 diesel's though, which of I'm not mistaken is a hateful GM jobbie nicked from an Astra...

Edited by walsh on Monday 24th April 01:12