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Skoda octavia VRS estate

Whatever you get, set aside £200 for a Hatchbag. Best dog proofing thing ever!

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Originally Posted by ScoobyDoo555 (Post 10829504)

using a Volvo V40 1.9d for my Black lab. Prior to this, he was getting used to an Audi S4 Avant.
Used to surprise a few people as he went past them, looking out the window! :D

I've had two V40's, the last of which was a T4 and that too was capable of surprising many drivers. Best Volvo I've had to date (on my 4th).

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Originally Posted by Graz (Post 10829506)

We have an "Other Marques" forum too ;)

For that sort of cash I'd say you wouldn't go too far wrong with a Ford, Mondeo or Focus estate. Not enough for a BMW or VAG variant really. Volvos are also Fords ;)

Not all Volvo's are Fords, well not all that you would get for £5k. V50's are Ford based and gettable for the money, but I have one at the moment and it is probably the worst Volvo I've had (reliability wise).
V70's post 2007 (current model) share mondeo components but any before that have nothing to do with Fords.

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Originally Posted by eelz (Post 10837904)

mega cheap v70r

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/c...-estate/793293

few grand to spend on the scooby with your budgets savings.!! lol

Stay away from the V70r, the ones made from around 03 onwards, as the engines are weak and so too is the Haldex 4wd system. I can't see the link above, but the earlier V70r (facelifted 850r) is a stonking car.

Basically, the older Volvos are better!

Personally I wish sometimes that I bought a Leggy estate instead of the V50.

No ones mentioned a Forester :wonder:

I have a 2.5xt, goes like the clappers and very practical.:cool:

£5k would get you a lovely example.:thumb:

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Originally Posted by pflowers (Post 10867571)

No ones mentioned a Forester :wonder:

I have a 2.5xt, goes like the clappers and very practical.:cool:

£5k would get you a lovely example.:thumb:

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Originally Posted by bustaMOVEs (Post 10830228)

Audi a4/a6 est, bmw est 3series 2002 ish model, volvo est, forester, saab est if you like em, there are many

more depends on which type of cars you like

Yes they have ^
Any problems reported on these with regards the head gasket and piston ring land like the Impreza 2.5?

Have been trying to persuade some friends that is what they should get to tow their horsebox.