I'm planning to go see my mum in Switzerland in October and due to various requirements like dropping Ann off at the Zurich airport etc means that we can't take the 911 or the Elise because neither has the luggage capacity. Which would leave the Golf but I'm again toying with the idea of replacing it...
So, the parameters for the replacement would be:
- up to 2.5k
- Comfy and quick enough for long distance driving
- Must seat four people and have enough space for their luggage. An estate would be even better
- Preferably rear wheel drive
- If it's almost invisible to plod and customs, that's even better. The more Q-car the better, actually. Stuff that makes me look like a pimp in need of a couple mo' hos is not acceptable.
- Reasonably fun to drive, otherwise I might stick with the Golf.
- Proper classics are fine if they're likely to survive 2000 mile round trips.
Lexus LS400s are out, Ann doesn't like them and I don't think they fall into the 'fun to drive' category. E30 BMWs are most likely out, too - boot too small/shallow to get Ann's big suitcase in.
So far a little fantasy shopping on pissed on heads brought up a couple of X300 Shaguars within budget and the odd slightly frilly BMW
6-series. I reckon I can get a decent E34 for that sort of money but something a little more leftfield would be cool.Any suggestions?