Recommend an Estate

Soldato
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After getting p'd off last week looking for Golf VR6s my dad has suggested that I get an estate, it'll be handy for carrying my dog around, just that I don't have a clue what sort of estate to go for, my budget is £4K, I've taken £400 off that to cover any extra insurance premium so £3.6K for the car, Ideally I'd like something that is considerably faster than my 97' 1.6 Escort and better handling. Any suggestions?
 
Associate
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I got my Mondeo ST200 Estate for just over £4k, with only 44k on the clock and FSH, and it is a rocket :D

Only problem is they are VERY VERY rare, only 300 ever made so finding one would be a nightmare.

Stu
 
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volvo or a scooby wagon would be my thinking.
scooby wagons are grp 20 insurance tho i think, due to most being imported or something.
have a look on scoobynet, their sales forum is quite active, dont be scared of the auto either, apparently the box is very good :]
 
Soldato
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The scooby wagon is a bit pathetic as an estate car though, virtualy no more boot space than most larger hatchbacks. And of course so ugly that you'd need to scoop your eyes out with a blunt spoon before looking at it.

The Alfa 156 Estate is a very nice looking car, but similarly tiny in the boot area.

How about a Passat Estate? Should be able to get a very nice 1.8 Turbo for that kind of money. Dare I even suggest an Octavia?
 
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