DonNedly

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The wife is moaning her little citroen is to small for our growing family and she wants an estate car.
They are all so boring and samey I am having real trouble picking one.
I'd appreciate some input on a good reliable one.

It needs to be as economical as possible so probably diesel.
Cheap tax etc.
Not a 4x4.
Nice and reliable.
Budget is £3K-£4K

I used to have a 406 estae that drove well or i'm leaning towards a focus estate.

Matteeboy

Focus Estate. Make sure its the TDCi not the TDi.

fivetide

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How big does it need to be?

C5 estate is massive if you want to stay Citroen. Just make sure the suspension is in good nick.

5t.

chrispy200+

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Vauxhall signum, not quite an estate but loads of space in it. Had a diesel one for a couple of years and wish i hadnt got rid of it, was getting 45-50 mpg and tax wasn't too bad

DonNedly

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To be honest she hates the citroen so there is no loyalty there.
I do quite like the signum but how is it for reliability?
I reckon a 03-05 Passat is do-able within budget and vdubs just keep on going don't they?
I just want to get something that won't result in a phone call saying a wheel fell off or something went bang etc...

jayallen

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A4 Avant........I looked at the Signum but the 2+2 seats put me off, cheap cars mind.

Godspeed Brakes

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I'll be selling my Passat as I have just bought a VW transporter which is being converted into a day van.
Its an 03 plate 130 TDi sport estate , modified with coilovers , 19" wheels , tinted windows , rebuilt gearbox with a Quaiffe LSD , and a Revo map , its running about 175hp , it has Godspeed grooved discs and NDX bluestuff pads front and rear
It has 110k miles , and is very reliable , and in good condition , I will be advertising it for £4.5k ono




Cheers Ian

lordharding

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Octavia every time 55mpg bullet proof excellent build quality
I ran one for 6 years 72k miles and great car built to last too
Taxi drivers swear by them and parts cheaper then Audi /vw