Marc
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Volvo XC70.
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Baskey
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My impreza wagon was sub 2k
As its standard it's very reliable. Fits my large dog in no probs and I have completed loads of tip trips in it as I'm renovating my house
Although it's practical it still does 0-60 in under 6 seconds
Do you do 0-60 sprints on the dump runs?
Yea, even take timing gear to see how the extra weight affects acceleration
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recarouk
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Registered: 30th Sep 05
Location: West Yorkshire
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A6 Wagon?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A6-2-7T-Quattro-Sport-Auto-Full-history-Excellent-Condition-125000-Miles-/301630600922?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item463a95b6da
bit older and auto but humungous inside, and plenty of toys, seem to hold the value well too 
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dan_m1les
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Registered: 8th May 06
Location: Burnham, Buckinghamshire
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Tempted to go and have a look at this? Its much newer than what i've been looking at and would fit the bill?
http://www.tradelinkcars.co.uk/used-cars/saab-9-3-2-0-t-aero-sportwagon-5dr-railway-terrace-201505063235741
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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Honestly go cheap if you are doing up a house. You will fuck the interior up and will want something you don't care about.
I must have had the car like this about 20 times
[Edited on 15-05-2015 by VegasPhil]
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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Nic Barnes
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Originally posted by Baskey
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spend a bit more and get a t4 transporter van. dont really lose money on them.
He would have to spend alot more, even shit heap t4s are pushing 3/4 k nowadays although agree they do hold their value well !
mine is in good condition and seems to have increased in value since i bought it. definitely a good move to get one.
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Dom
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Saab 95 or 93 Aero - drink fuel (7/8mpg) if you hoof it everywhere, otherwise mid 20's is doable on a run, but pretty decent interior, spacious (good boot space) and not too bad to drive.
Get a manual though as the auto box is very sluggish and the paddle-shift is a gimmick (takes a few seconds between selecting a change and the auto box actually doing it).
[Edited on 15-05-2015 by Dom]
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Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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A manual 9-3 aero will easily do mid 30s on a run and around town mid 20s. They aren't too bad on fuel.
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dan_m1les
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Its sold anyways, back to the drawing board!
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Robin
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Location: Northants Drives: Clio 182 Cup
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Originally posted by Jambo
Like the Subaru! Get that.
+1 For not knowing about ST170 Estates
I had one
150 built
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Ben G
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Originally posted by Dom
Saab 95 or 93 Aero - drink fuel (7/8mpg) if you hoof it everywhere, otherwise mid 20's is doable on a run, but pretty decent interior, spacious (good boot space) and not too bad to drive.
Get a manual though as the auto box is very sluggish and the paddle-shift is a gimmick (takes a few seconds between selecting a change and the auto box actually doing it).
[Edited on 15-05-2015 by Dom]
7-8mpg? Really? Somehow I doubt that.
Mine says it does 5mpg if I reset it and then immediately drive like a man possessed, but when you lift off it soon goes up.
That doesn't mean it does 5mpg though 
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Dom
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7-8mpg? Really? Somehow I doubt that.
The trip computers on the few Aero's in the family must be wrong then....
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Ben G
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Must be.
Any reason why you didn't quote the rest?
[Edited on 16-05-2015 by Ben G]
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Dom
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Must be.
Any reason why you didn't quote the rest?
Because you didn't actually bother to read what i wrote Ben, if you did you would have noticed the 'if' and 'hoofing'. No where did i mention the word 'average'. But thanks Ben for your valuable input 
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Ben G
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So for the brief few seconds you are accelerating in low gears, they get 7mpg? Same as any turbo petrol car then...
Still doesn't mean they do 7mpg though.
It's just a pointless fact. Average fuel consumption in the mid 20's, as you said, is much more truthful.
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Corsa_Sport21
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Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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My old mans old 9-3 Aero must have been a right gem as it never done single figure mpg. He used it mostly for short trip driving and never reported it being bad on fuel.
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Dom
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Originally posted by Ben G
So for the brief few seconds....
More like five minutes of ragging the life out of it on twisty B roads.
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Originally posted by Ben G
Still doesn't mean they do 7mpg though.
Over that period (MPG isn't a fixed distance) it's doing 7/8MPG.
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Originally posted by Ben G
It's just a pointless fact.
Bit like you like you getting your panties in a twist in this thread Still confused why you're so bothered by this?
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Originally posted by Ben G
...is much more truthful.
Everything i've mentioned is true 
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Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
My old mans old 9-3 Aero must have been a right gem as it never done single figure mpg.
Smaller engined (unless he's got the V6/2.8) and lighter (by about 200 odd kilos) than 95 Aero's.
But getting back on track, Aero's aren't particularly cheap to run but they're good for what they are.
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dan_m1les
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Yeah, I've seen quite a few aeros online now, went to see 2 yesterday.
One was desired as mint bar a small dent a scuff on the boot lid. Got there and ever panel was mullered, and the drivers seat had a cut around 6 inches long in it. Didn't even start it, just said sorry mate.
His comeback to me, was it wasn't going to be as clean as my posing car! (EP3). Good sales tactic!
The second car just had no spec and was too much money. So I've emailed about this one to make sure it's still there.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201505163522666?atmobcid=soc4
[Edited on 17-05-2015 by dan_m1les]
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dan_m1les
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Update on the first post
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Jambo
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Awesome choice, that was £2k? Hell of a car for that.
Hate going to see "mint" cars that are fucking sheds. People need shooting for that. Went to look at a mint low mile E46 for the old man and the whole car was mullered and inside smelt like the inside of a jock strap. Ducking jebs. Was worth 50% of what he was asking.
Is the SAAB quick? Work with a guy who has one. He loves it!
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DaveyLC
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What about an Omega  you'll get a minter for about 50p!
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Nic Barnes
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What about an Omega you'll get a minter for about 50p!
he has bought a car Dave it's on the first page
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DaveyLC
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My bad.
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MELV14
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Saab 9-5 Estate 2.3 Turbo. job done!
You're welcome!
How much did you bag that for?
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Baskey
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That Saab you bought is awsome. Good choice
[Edited on 29-05-2015 by Baskey]
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