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I was thinking of getting a Volvo V70R for family duties and blasting down the autobahn at 150mph:  It'll probably be standard and subtle with alloys so more like:  So are there other 10 year old estates with 130mph+ capabilities? Obviously Audi RS4 but it's out of my £5k price range:  And someone mentioned the Passat VR6:  Which I guess is FWD. 4WD is better. Subaru Legacy? twin turbo? Difficult to maintain and vulnerable to electroni issues? If not, they're really cheap!:  Is there a fast Mondeo or Vectra estate? A speedy Renault? Hmmm BMW 325 maybe:  Too slow I think. The idea is to have something that looks like a family estate but that will pack a punch. Impreza WRX estate:  Not exactly subtle. Maybe steels, plastic hubaps and a removal of the bonnet scoop and this one could pass. Any suggestions or comments on any of these welcomed. Charlie |
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passat ;D
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i will tell you what i think of the passat when i pick it up.
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425ci
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Si
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10 year old estate, that does more than 130mph?  M5 Touring f.t.w.  Would love one meself, if i had the cash! |
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JDM name escapes me now, but the hi-po version of the Galant estate.
What about Stagea?
I'd guess that your concerns about Legacy would apply to both these.......
About that VR6 Passat, did they do a Synchro version of it or would that have been LHD only?
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v8ade
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not quite an estate but an hatch back a rover 820 turbo sort out the usual gremlins and they fly dirt cheap know as well
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A Stagea would be cool, and keep it in the family with the Bluebird. Legacys do seem like really good value at the moment too. Thinking a little bit further outside the box, what about a VR6 Caravelle? A big old E series (last of the W124) Merc could fit the bill too in 300TE guise?
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JDM name escapes me now, but the hi-po version of the Galant estate. Legnum? Yes please!  Stageas are brill too, but very thirsty. |
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Audi RS2 ? Not sure if they're any cheaper than RS4's though.........
Don't crack an intercooler on one though :-o
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ive had a go in a stagea it was incredibly dull. any e34 touring i think, they are just huge, cheap as chips and with the right engine (anything over 2.0) they are plenty fast enough for fast cruising. |
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idea stolen from rattely eddie.
this weeks car count "5"
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Jan 20, 2007 10:59:30 GMT
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10 grand buys you the ultimate in my oppinion:  160mph autobahn eater |
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Jan 20, 2007 11:12:36 GMT
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E36 328i Sport?   Ive always loved Legacy and Impreza Wagons as well. In fact I have had an Impreza Wagon built in my head for ages; White Coilovers (Wound down until its nearly touching the floor) SSR MK1s 15"x8/9 with a dirty stretch Full interior but Bride drivers seat and a massive tach about 300bhp and a RWD conversion! Anyone care to photoshop? anyway back on topic.......  |
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Jan 20, 2007 11:25:39 GMT
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how about a v40 t4? 200bhp,deffo a stealth car and cheap too  on auto trader at the mo' |
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Jan 20, 2007 11:40:01 GMT
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I saw an RS2 in Coventry - drove past me about 3 times looking for a space. Pulled in, parked, instantly got ticketed by a Traffic Warden  I have to say I'm not a fan of the looks though, really just doesn't do it for me - CANNOT fault the mechanicals and performance though ;D |
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Jan 20, 2007 11:57:05 GMT
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Is it just more or does this......... ..... remind anyone else of this.........  OOOOf to the Passat, awesome!  |
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Jan 20, 2007 12:22:14 GMT
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^^^ I'd rather have the pacer....
Subaru Legacy all the way on the estate front.
My lass has had Legacy estates about 8 years, swears by them, she has a 2.2 at the moment. Affordable AWD that shifts even loaded up, never had any serious problems, just a bit thirsty at times. Theres some bargains to be had, can pick up the full leather and bodykit versions for reasonable money.
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Jan 20, 2007 13:56:50 GMT
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Passat GT Vr6 Syncro |
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Jan 20, 2007 15:44:40 GMT
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JDM name escapes me now, but the hi-po version of the Galant estate. Legnum? Yes please! Stageas are brill too, but very thirsty. Book speed of my Galant 2.0 is 140mph(not had it quite to that yet ;D)  |
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Almera GTI = ugly bird who turns out to be great in the sack = Win
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Audi RS2 makes me feel funny, the end! Oh, just to add, my girlfriend's brother has the Legacy GT J import twin-turbo estate and it's scary fast, plus, scary complicated in the engine bay! I've done a couple of little jobs on it and it's a nightmare to work on. He also has the older type Legacy 2.2 16v estate, now in a state of disrepair, but that was respectably quick for it's size and made an excellent noise too, much simpler with no turbo's etc. |
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Would love one meself, if i had the cash!
