Matt H Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 For space, reliability and ease of working on them a Volvo V90. The last of the proper (ie rear wheel drive) Volvo estates. For performance I suppose one of those Audi twin turbo things, but there's not much load space and my dogs would *ugger it up in a day, or just myself in a week. For looks the old Lynx Eventer or the Volvo P1800ES from which they copied the styling. The wife's Stagea RS4 has been 100% reliable, is simply enormous inside, and it's great in the snow, but it drinks fuel and its looks are not those of something that would sit right at Sandringham somehow Surely the "potential" of an estate is how much awkward shaped stuff much it can carry, and how likely it is to get from A to B with minimal hassle and expense? Choosing an estate car for its looks is like choosing your secretary on the same basis. They might look glamorous but they are probably unfit for their true purpose. A cold shudder just went down my spine as I realise I am in agreement with CW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 The title of the thread is favourite estate car not the best practical estate car for carrying the biggest loads If it were then a nice boxy Volvo 850 worth about £1k would be just the ticket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purity14 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 The title of the thread is favourite estate car not the best practical estate car for carrying the biggest loads The Legnum is my favorate estate car for its ability to... be practical, and for carrying big loads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 This came into work a few months ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ripped_fear Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 very nice, how all estates should, look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephendjb Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I think you're confusing potential with ability. I'm yet to see someone modify an estate to carry more. Some estates are better looking than their saloon counterparts (IE the Volvo V90 is better looking than the saloon equivalent (same goes for V40, V70 etc), Haydns Legacy is better looking than the Saloon, Mitsubishi Galant and various others) Really? I've seen far more estates modified to carry more than to go fast. It's called a towbar Favourite for me would have to be the original RS2 I'd happily settle for the new Ferrari FF though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Surely the "potential" of an estate is how much awkward shaped stuff much it can carry, and how likely it is to get from A to B with minimal hassle and expense? Choosing an estate car for its looks is like choosing your secretary on the same basis. They might look glamorous but they are probably unfit for their true purpose. What if it's intended to be a compromise? I may want a secretary AND a model, but I've only got the budget to run one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalmighty Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 The wife wants an RS6 Avant+, better start saving Her father wants a 300c Estate but his wife won't let him buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Alfa 159 sportswagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 http://www.carondesktop.com/d/47987-2/BMW_M5-touring_604.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 e39 sport or the Galant VR4 are my favourite estates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephendjb Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 http://www.indiancarsbikes.in/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/2012-Ferrari-FF-6.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I've always had a soft spot for MG's http://forum.avtoindex.com/foto/data/media/57/MG_ZT-T_2001_30.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinlexusV8 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Volvo V70R ! http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2008/11/07/12/19/2006_volvo_v70_r_4dr_wagon_awd-pic-59108.jpeg I have got one for sale if anybody wants gime a shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 Does this count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-one234 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 passat R36 for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 passat R36 for me I'll up your R36 with a W8. They sound fantastic, but apparently not even VW dealers can supply engine gaskets etc, meaning engines are a disposable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I have got one for sale if anybody wants gime a shout Details please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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