YANCHR - Powerful estate.

bigegg · 2003-09-18T08:46:42+00:00

Yet Another NewCar Help Request.I finally managed to write-off my Fiat ( :.DDDDDDDDDDDDD) [1]So, I'm in the market for a car.I want: ( In order of preference)2.5L+ petrol injectionBig EstateLots of toys (definitely leccy windows, a sunroof, power steering. ABS)(PREFER: leather,leccy sunroof, air con (maybe), cruise control)120+bhp - upgradeable to 300bhp+ (reasonably cheaply(5-6 grand))RWD5-15 years oldUp to 3 grand.I pretty much had my heart set on a Carlton Diamond 3.0 24V, or a CarltonCDXestateBut: has anyone any thoughts on:Granada Scorpio 2.8i, or 2.9i (I've heard the engines are very heavy,resulting in performance loss)Sierra 2.8i or 2.9i 4x4 (as above)*Toyota Camry* Unknown quantityBMW TourerMercedes TourerVolvo 760 (SW(thinks)SMBO wants a car with "curves", refuses to entertainany sort of Volvo).Senator 3.0 24V I like these, I could be talked into having one convertedto estate by my local coach-builders within my budgetAny other suggestions?Basically, what I'm after is a sub 10 second 0-60, 130mph+ comfortable shedthat will take a EuroPallet with 500kgs on it in the boot. (and still getclose to this performance)"The fastest "hunk-o-junk" in the galsxy"Insurance isn't really a problem (I hope) - budget of £150 / month ( I have0yrs noclaims, 3yrs driving exp, age 30+, secure parking, LS10, three pointssp30),Nor is fuel costs (budget of £100 a month for perhaps 1000 miles!) ormaintenance (£150 a month budget).I want something which doesn't look new, or fast, or expensive, and can beserviced at home, (and I don't intend to *_EVER_* buy a different car - I'drather spend 10 grand fixing the right car than 8 grand on one to "put meon"It needs to cope with:driving me 3 miles each way to work every dayoccasionally delivering a 500kg pallet of stock 400 miles,taking family of 5 on 1000 mile touring weekend around Scotland,towing an 18' "tow-a-van" trailer with maybe (1500kgs on board) (second car)Leaving your average "boy racer" standing at traffic lights, or on...

Sep 18, 2003 42 Replies

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Theo 22 years ago

for when your going backwards.

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dojj 22 years ago

and i dilivered to a house th eother day with one aprked in teh driveway :) i just HAD to have a peek upder the rear to see if it was the real deal :)

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bigegg 22 years ago

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