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And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate

lukeisgood Part of things Posts: 46	And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate lukeisgood @lukeisgood
	Mar 28, 2018 18:45:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hello everyone. I have an itch which it seems can only be scratched by a diesel estate. I currently own a '96 Felicia estate with a 1.6 petrol engine, not a bad car by any means and I do like it, but a growing family (Lukezilla Jr is on the way, but to be honest that's just an excuse I use to convince myself I need a bigger car) and moving further away from work and a motorway being a necessary route means I'd like something more diesely, and my lady likes old estates and she likes to visit her mum in the south of France so who am I to argue? Ideally, my sights are set on the lofty heights of a W124 E300D. Love 'em, wanted one for a while and now seems to be the right time, I'm in love with a straight 6 and the diesel seems to be a good option for motorway eating. I could be swayed if anyone has any other suggestions of nice, large, boxy estatey vehicles, to be honest it doesn't have to be diesel if it's interesting enough. I suppose my questions are: What are the real big issues to look out for with these cars? Anything really bad I should know about? Does anyone have any appropriate (or inappropriate) alternative suggestions? I'm looking to buy some time around June/July, so if anyone has anything around that time, I'd love to hear about it!
	Last Edit: Mar 28, 2018 19:47:51 GMT by lukeisgood

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datman Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,342	And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate datman @datman
	Mar 28, 2018 19:34:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	peugeot 405 estate Citroen something estate old volvo estate Primera estate having a frenchie would make sense if it needing looking at in France
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62herald Part of things Posts: 81	And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate 62herald @62herald
	Mar 28, 2018 19:52:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Not entirely boxy but rock bottom values for a car I rate and have used daily for 3 yrs/ 40k mile......Rover 75.


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pauly22 Posted a lot Posts: 1,351	And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate pauly22 @pauly22
	Mar 28, 2018 19:57:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	E34 525tds touring could be a option.
	1994 BMW 525i touring 2004 BMW Z4 sorn and broken 1977 Ford Escort 1982 Ford Capri getting restored 1999 Mazda B2500 daily driver.

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lukeisgood Part of things Posts: 46	And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate lukeisgood @lukeisgood
	Mar 28, 2018 20:04:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I certainly wouldn't say no to an E34 touring, are the 2.5 diseasels any good in those? I've heard some horror stories. 62herald: I have a bit of a soft spot for the 75 estate but the lady hates anything with round edges, her favourites are XJ cherokees, 240s and our old 309, just for some context.


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Phil H Posted a lot Posts: 1,448 Club RR Member Number: 133	And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate Phil H @philhoward Club Retro Rides Member 133
	Mar 28, 2018 20:10:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Take a slight step down - C250TD? Lovely 5-pot diesel that you can get 40mpg from (just).


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welshpug Posted a lot Posts: 4,372	And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate welshpug @welshpug
	Mar 28, 2018 20:58:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	M51D25 is a very good engine, they do need a chip as they are a little underpowered, MPG is noticeably better with the chip as torque is improved meaning less throttle is required, I think any horror story will be from severely neglected examples. On a run mine will do high 40's easily, nudging into the 50's if you can face leaving the cruise control at 56 or lower. unless you are doing significant mileage though I would not discount a 24v petrol E34.
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longman Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 507 Club RR Member Number: 3	And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate longman @longman Club Retro Rides Member 3
	Mar 28, 2018 21:33:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	curve ball but hows about an S2 Skud Superb hatch , they are huge inside www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201803144553292?aggregatedTrim=SE&advertising-location=at_cars&price-to=5000&price-from=500&model=SUPERB&postcode=cm248lb&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&make=SKODA&radius=1500&sort=sponsored&page=1
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carat 3.6 Posted a lot Posts: 1,295	And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate carat 3.6 @carat36amg
	Mar 28, 2018 22:13:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	What's your budget?
	1988 Mercedes w124 superturbo diesel 508hp 1996 Mercedes s124 e300 diesel wagon 1990 BMW E30 V8 M60 powered! 1999 BMW E46 323ci project car

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Littlepixel Posted a lot Posts: 1,500	And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate Littlepixel @littlepixel
	Mar 29, 2018 0:33:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	What about a mk 2 or 3 Suby Legacy? (or Outback which is the same but for a tiny bit of lift and extra bumpers) Reliable, fast (esp the twin-scroll GT turbos), frameless windows, massive boot, AWD. I'm not sure but i think later models have the 2.0 Diesel boxer? Definitely interesting as they're pretty rare compared to your Mercs/Bimmers/Octavias/Passats. Less retro but another leftfield choice: How about a Saab 93 Aero? Or not exactly retro or interesting, but I like these a lot - especially the dash -. how about Volvo V50 - the 'DRIVe' model is super-economical, and the R-Design and T5 models haul a$$
	Last Edit: Mar 29, 2018 0:34:27 GMT by Littlepixel

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paulthewall Part of things Posts: 228	And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate paulthewall @paulthewall
	Mar 29, 2018 7:38:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Audi A4 Avant, Had one with the 130 PD engine in. brilliant car, 230K miles when I sold it, only car ive ever had that the faster you drove on the motorway the more econmical it was..
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mrbounce Posted a lot Posts: 2,296	And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate mrbounce @mrbounce
	Mar 29, 2018 9:04:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Octavia Estate - there's loads of them about and there's precious little you can't fit inside one. VW parts bin so great parts availability and if you look after the engine it'll go on forever.
	Nothing points at bad engineering more than creases in Gaffa Tape. redirect.viglink.com/?key=63364c64c1bea2953642596e66a2463a&subId=2095273&u=http%3A//retrorides.proboards.com/thread/191577/1981-midas-coupe-project-zippy%3Fpage%3D1

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tofufi South West Posts: 1,463	And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate tofufi @tofufi
	Mar 29, 2018 9:45:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I think this ticks all your boxes: Straight 6 diesel, boxy, cavernous, comfortable and practical. So long as you make sure the cambelt and oil changes are done on time, they're reliable and robust. Just don't rag it from cold and it'll go on forever. I'm averaging 44MPG, but it only ever does long runs. Mine has cruise and climate control, if you go for a 760 they're all higher spec (climate control, cruise was an option) like this. 940 diesels are a bit more common. Good ones still available (740/940/760) for around a grand when they come up. You can't have the one in the photo though - it's mine
	Last Edit: Mar 29, 2018 9:46:21 GMT by tofufi

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paul99 Part of things Posts: 417	And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate paul99 @paul99
	Mar 29, 2018 11:03:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Depending on budget, keeping on the Volvo theme, 850/V70? The D5 engine is a peach.


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lukeisgood Part of things Posts: 46	And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate lukeisgood @lukeisgood
	Mar 29, 2018 14:43:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thank you all for your suggestions so far, keep them coming please! To be honest, I wouldn't have minded a legacy but I think my wife would kill me if I brought one home, way too curved for her! As for budget, I'd be looking to spend somewhere around £1000, but could be parted with more for the right car, of course. I'd prefer to keep the age down a bit, as it seems anything late 80s-early 90s is cheaper to insure. (E300D being around £350 for the year, as opposed to about £900 for an 850).
	Last Edit: Mar 29, 2018 14:45:15 GMT by lukeisgood

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MkX Posted a lot Posts: 3,627	And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate MkX @mkx
	Mar 29, 2018 17:22:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I'm concentrating on your wife's desire for boxiness. 1990's Volvos are most realistic in terms of price but if you keep your eyes peeled you might spot one of these coming in on budget; Wildcard 1: Montego Countryman. The 2 litre Perkins diesel is sluggish, agricultural, immensely economical and built to soak up astronomical mileages; Wildcard 2: Mitubishi Shōgun / Pajero. OK it's a 4x4, (when you need it to be), usually 7-seater, and as square as Spongebob's underpants!
	Last Edit: Mar 29, 2018 17:32:14 GMT by MkX

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domino1971 Part of things Posts: 464	And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate domino1971 @domino1971
	Mar 29, 2018 18:17:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi there you could try a 1995 / 96 / 97 audi c4 a6 avant. Usually 2.5 tdi 6 speed manual.great on fuel and are very cumfy. Huge boot.and they eat miles for fun. Hard to get a decent low mileage one. But I have had 2 of them and currently looking for another decent one. Wings usually are rusty and some can have lacquer peel. But great cars if you can get a good one.hope this helps.


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Mercdan68 Posted hell of a lot Posts: 9,223 Club RR Member Number: 68	And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate Mercdan68 @forddan68 Club Retro Rides Member 68
	Mar 29, 2018 18:53:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	W202 C250td fantastic cars
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sarkie83 Part of things Posts: 866	And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate sarkie83 @sarkie83
	Mar 29, 2018 20:39:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Mar 28, 2018 19:57:24 GMT pauly22 said: E34 525tds touring could be a option. They are getting a LOT thinner on the ground than I realised! Mar 29, 2018 7:38:04 GMT paulthewall said: Audi A4 Avant, Had one with the 130 PD engine in. brilliant car, 230K miles when I sold it, only car ive ever had that the faster you drove on the motorway the more econmical it was.. Yup..or equiv passat, just don't buy an auto - it'll die waaaay before the engine or body will!
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eternaloptimist Posted a lot Too many projects, not enough time or space... Posts: 2,578	And so the time has come to consider a diesel estate eternaloptimist @eternaloptimist
	Mar 30, 2018 7:06:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Mar 29, 2018 14:43:59 GMT lukeisgood said: Thank you all for your suggestions so far, keep them coming please! To be honest, I wouldn't have minded a legacy but I think my wife would kill me if I brought one home, way too curved for her! As for budget, I'd be looking to spend somewhere around £1000, but could be parted with more for the right car, of course. I'd prefer to keep the age down a bit, as it seems anything late 80s-early 90s is cheaper to insure. (E300D being around £350 for the year, as opposed to about £900 for an 850). You’ll struggle to find a good W124 diesel for less than £1000. If that’s your budget I’d be looking at a Volvo 700 or 900.
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