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What would you buy?

Post by CHR15E » Sat Feb 08, 2014 7:21 am

How are we all? Keeping well I hope?

I have an itch for a new car, to me anyway. I'm finding the 406 I have just too dull even though it was only bought as a backup and I absolutely hate diesels. :lol:

I love my V70R very much, I see it somehow in a similar light to my old stripped out fastback. I just click with it.

That said I can't make my mind up what I want next. Things were so much simpler when the only choices were the shape or colour of an 827. :lol:

I'm looking for another estate, I was thinking of getting something that's 4WD but that isn't critical.

It must be manual, of course. :lol:

It must be quick. 0-60 in no more than 7 seconds.

It must be petrol for reasons stated above. :lol:

It must have decent load carrying ability. Not a fan of these lifestyle estates. I want things to actually fit in it. :lol:

So assuming you had around £5K to spend (I would go higher if something really took my eye but I'm setting this as a guide).

What would you buy?
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Re: What would you buy?

Post by SJG » Sat Feb 08, 2014 7:43 am

A silver 827 fastback.

Glad you are well Chris

what about a Mitsubishi pickup truck? Do they do petrol ones?
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Re: What would you buy?

Post by BlueRover » Sat Feb 08, 2014 10:18 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKFF2AVQPXs

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-Stagea ... 4acfc58967

Ok, I know the name sounds like a form of pizza but it's right up your street (or it could be ?)
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Re: What would you buy?

Post by mercedade » Sat Feb 08, 2014 10:47 am

The twin turbo Galant estate? Colossal boot and mental quick. Not sure if manual though.
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Re: What would you buy?

Post by dollysprint » Sat Feb 08, 2014 11:56 am

A Jaguar X type 3.0v6 estate fits most of that Chris.

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Re: What would you buy?

Post by Richard Moss » Sat Feb 08, 2014 4:54 pm

X-types are tiny and cramped inside, though - as are S-types.

Allegro Estate with T-series turbo conversion - job done :) Personally, though, I would find it hard to look past an MGZT-T (190bhp KV6). That's not being "Rovercentric" and jingoistic, it's just that I can't think of any other attractive, quick estates that would appeal to me.
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Re: What would you buy?

Post by SJG » Sat Feb 08, 2014 4:55 pm

Mercedes estate?
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Re: What would you buy?

Post by BennyVitesse » Sat Feb 08, 2014 5:17 pm

Saab 9-5 Estate with the 2.3 turbo engine.
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Re: What would you buy?

Post by Tenesmus » Sat Feb 08, 2014 11:25 pm

MG ZT260? 6.3 seconds and 150mph.
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Re: What would you buy?

Post by rovercoup » Sun Feb 09, 2014 12:06 am

BennyVitesse wrote:Saab 9-5 Estate with the 2.3 turbo engine.
Agreed I had one of these for 5 years and did 80,000 miles with only servicing costs to pay for. effortless driving and after many miles getting out fresh as a daisy. good load space as I used mine for my work to carry tools,ladders etc.
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Re: What would you buy?

Post by Dajazar » Sun Feb 09, 2014 12:12 am

Hi Chris, glad you are well.

Subaru Legacy Outback. The turbo with the 3 litre engine is pretty quick with a huge load carrying capacity and 4WD as standard. That should measure up nicely.
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Re: What would you buy?

Post by Very Tall Brad » Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:15 am

Cadillac BLS - lovely Saab 9.3 but more interesting.
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Re: What would you buy?

Post by TDHFastback » Sun Feb 09, 2014 6:00 pm

Have to go with Richard on the MGZT-T. You should get a really nice one for that sort of money.
Course you could have a nice fastback :wink:

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Re: What would you buy?

Post by CHR15E » Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:43 pm

Simon Hubbard wrote:A silver 827 fastback.

Glad you are well Chris

what about a Mitsubishi pickup truck? Do they do petrol ones?
Can't see going back if I'm honest. Though I do miss the car and trailer together.

Not really looking for anything that bulky if I'm honest. Plus being a short arse pick up trucks are awkward for me to put anything in the back. I once looked at a Range Rover and found the same thing. :roll: :lol:
BlueRover wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKFF2AVQPXs

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-Stagea ... 4acfc58967

Ok, I know the name sounds like a form of pizza but it's right up your street (or it could be ?)
Sy had one of those? Not for me I'm afraid. Not a pretty car IMO.
mercedade wrote:The twin turbo Galant estate? Colossal boot and mental quick. Not sure if manual though.
Hmm, I'll go take a look. :D
dollysprint wrote:A Jaguar X type 3.0v6 estate fits most of that Chris.

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Not a huge fan mate if I'm honest.
Richard Moss wrote:X-types are tiny and cramped inside, though - as are S-types.

Allegro Estate with T-series turbo conversion - job done :) Personally, though, I would find it hard to look past an MGZT-T (190bhp KV6). That's not being "Rovercentric" and jingoistic, it's just that I can't think of any other attractive, quick estates that would appeal to me.
I don't dislike ZT-T's. But the 190 is too slow and the 260 is too rare for me.
Simon Hubbard wrote:Mercedes estate?
Not seen much cheap enough that fits the bill unfortunately.
BennyVitesse wrote:Saab 9-5 Estate with the 2.3 turbo engine.
Don't like the rear ends mate. The rear glass just stinks of being stuck there instead of being designed that way.
Dajazar wrote:Hi Chris, glad you are well.

Subaru Legacy Outback. The turbo with the 3 litre engine is pretty quick with a huge load carrying capacity and 4WD as standard. That should measure up nicely.
I've been looking at them and they're on a short list. Although I prefer the regular Legacy personally.
Very Tall Brad wrote:Cadillac BLS - lovely Saab 9.3 but more interesting.
Not for me mate, not a pretty car.

I'm surprised we've not had more German recommendations.

The biggest shock for me is I've actually been looking at Vectras!

The VXR estate is in budget. I'm actually thinking of going to look at one in town.
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Re: What would you buy?

Post by MG Mal » Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:47 pm

Find a good Montego 2.0 Estate. :D

Then drop a T16 in it. :twisted:

Job done. :wink:

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