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[STEMO]

Thought that would make you look 

My astra is a decent car and I'm very happy with it, but......
I'm starting to find boot space a bit too small for all my stuff. Dog crate takes up almost half of it, then all the doggie bits, walking boots, etc. I'm ok with just a few shopping bags but, when we went up to North Yorkshire for a few days, I had bags on the floor and front seat.

Can someone point me to a diesel, auto estate that is exactly the right size and exactly the right price please. 

[Doctor Gollum]

How about an Insignificant, (as the dog clearly isn't too big) 

[STEMO]

How about an Insignificant, (as the dog clearly isn't too big) 

Not much bigger, the old shape ones. Don't want to spend as much as new shape. Well, actually, it would be a waste of money for what I'd get. Looking around £6-8K.

[Andy B]

How about a Merc ML ..... they're HUGE 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Range Rover. 

[2boxerdogs]

Landcruiser & you could get a bigger dog as well..😁

[dave the builder]

buy an omega estate 
oh wait ....
can't put shopping in an omega because it upsets the suspension geometry 
and you won't be able to afford dog food and all the petrol you''ll need 

 

[Doctor Gollum]

Here you go...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-effective-clutter/dp/0091955106

Cheaper than a new car or dog

[Sir Tigger KC]

.....when we went up to North Yorkshire for a few days, I had bags on the floor and front seat.

Sounds like someone needs to learn how to travel a bit lighter. 

So for a few days away Uncle STEMO all you need is a couple of T-shirts and a dress shirt for the evenings, and then there will be plenty of room for Mrs STEMO's copious amounts of luggage! 

Don't bother to thank me. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Thought that would make you look 

My astra is a decent car and I'm very happy with it, but......
I'm starting to find boot space a bit too small for all my stuff. Dog crate takes up almost half of it, then all the doggie bits, walking boots, etc. I'm ok with just a few shopping bags but, when we went up to North Yorkshire for a few days, I had bags on the floor and front seat.

Can someone point me to a diesel, auto estate that is exactly the right size and exactly the right price please. 

Despite you being a light-fingered scouser of ill repute I will not make your life more difficult by suggesting any car that runs on the fuel of Satan.

I hope you will soon ' see the light '......

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

What you need is something relatively small with regard to external dimensions, but huge on the inside.

Could Doctor Who be of assistance?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I'm pretty sure the Tardis runs on petrol not derv.

Sorry.

[dave the builder]

Here you go...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-effective-clutter/dp/0091955106

Cheaper than a new car or dog

that book takes up loads of room ,why was it not done paperless PDF 

[Kevin Wood]

I'm pretty sure the Tardis runs on petrol not derv.

Sorry.

Yes, never heard the doctor whining about DPFs or passed him pootling along like an old dear worrying about whether he's still getting 55 MPG, so you're probably right.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Saracen armoured car has plenty of space inside. Pretty difficult to set fire to as well. 

[STEMO]

Saracen armoured car has plenty of space inside. Pretty difficult to set fire to as well. 

They have a pretty good go in Northe..............never mind.

[Varche]

Skoda Superb estate with reversing camera even if you have an in and out drive.

[tunnie]

Keep Astra for normal day to day, get an Omega Estate as dog car. It can be trashed and little care taken.

[STEMO]

Keep Astra for normal day to day, get an Omega Estate as dog car. It can be trashed and little care taken.

As the dog is with me 24/7, that would be no good. My astra is becoming trashed and little care taken.

[Varche]

As an aside, does your dog show signs of anxiety when separated from you?  Our dog spends , through necessity , most of the time with me too.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Seriously though.......why does it have to be diesel?

Derv is significantly more expensive and there is the additional cost of pig piss.

Also, diesel cars cost more to repair and service and kill more polar bears and black babies in Africa.


I suppose they best suited to dull pragmatists  who are fixated with getting the best MPG at exactly 56 MPH.


Repent while there is still time.

[Doctor Gollum]

Here do...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201904026543314

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Here do...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201904026543314

Problem solved for the old boy.

Plenty of room for man and whippet.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

.......and within his miserly price range.

Might as well lock this thread.

[Doctor Gollum]

I try to do one useful thing a day

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I try to do one useful thing a day

I doubt he'll show much gratitude......


......but then he is a scouser.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I think that Merc is a bit racy for Uncle STEMO!     

I suspect that something like this would be more like what he has in mind, given the need for room for dog crates, lady's luggage etc 

Petrol too! Should keep Lord Opti quiet! 

[Doctor Gollum]

I think that Merc is a bit racy for Uncle STEMO!     

I suspect that something like this would be more like what he has in mind, given the need for room for dog crates, lady's luggage etc 

Petrol too! Should keep Lord Opti quiet! 

Nothing racy about that... That's for sure The Galaxy is underpowered enough without the chocolate gearbox...

[Sir Tigger KC]

I think that Merc is a bit racy for Uncle STEMO!     

I suspect that something like this would be more like what he has in mind, given the need for room for dog crates, lady's luggage etc 

Petrol too! Should keep Lord Opti quiet! 

Nothing racy about that... That's for sure The Galaxy is underpowered enough without the chocolate gearbox...

200bhp should be more than enough for Uncle STEMO's needs. 

[Doctor Gollum]

Thought they topped out at 140bhp bet it likes front tyres

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I think that Merc is a bit racy for Uncle STEMO!     

I suspect that something like this would be more like what he has in mind, given the need for room for dog crates, lady's luggage etc 

Petrol too! Should keep Lord Opti quiet! 

Whatever you and I suggest he will end up with a car that is terminally dreary.

A car that he won't make him look back when he parks it.


Expect something worthy but uninspired.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Signum 2.8T.

Roomy......fast.....comfortable.....discreet....DESIRABLE.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I think that Merc is a bit racy for Uncle STEMO!     

I suspect that something like this would be more like what he has in mind, given the need for room for dog crates, lady's luggage etc 

Petrol too! Should keep Lord Opti quiet! 

White goods.

A van with windows.

Ideal for those who have no interest in cars.

[STEMO]

Been to Whitby today in the astra, it made me realise that it's actually fine for the job. Decided to hang on to it for a while, but thanks for all the piss taking suggestions.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Been to Whitby today in the astra, it made me realise that it's actually fine for the job. Decided to hang on to it for a while, but thanks for all the piss taking suggestions.

You ungrateful bastard.

Think of all the work we put in to help you.

[STEMO]

Been to Whitby today in the astra, it made me realise that it's actually fine for the job. Decided to hang on to it for a while, but thanks for all the piss taking suggestions.

You ungrateful bastard.

Think of all the work we put in to help you.

What else would you have been doing? Counting your money? 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Been to Whitby today in the astra, it made me realise that it's actually fine for the job. Decided to hang on to it for a while, but thanks for all the piss taking suggestions.

You ungrateful bastard.

Think of all the work we put in to help you.

What else would you have been doing? Counting your money? 

..

Counting my money is the work of a moment.

[Andy B]

I think that Merc is a bit racy for Uncle STEMO!     

I suspect that something like this would be more like what he has in mind,  .....

It looks like it'd make a good 'private ambulance' 

[deviator]

For the rare occasions you need the extra space, what about a roof box?

[STEMO]

For the rare occasions you need the extra space, what about a roof box?

It's an idea, I suppose. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

For the rare occasions you need the extra space, what about a roof box?

It's an idea, I suppose. 

Enthusiastic response......

[STEMO]

For the rare occasions you need the extra space, what about a roof box?

It's an idea, I suppose. 

Enthusiastic response......

Rare occasions were the key words. I obviously wouldn't leave it on all of the time, so it would need taking off and storing.

[Viral_Jim]

Probably more cost effective to buy two ratchet straps and these for the whippet:

https://images.app.goo.gl/Sqx5nSDv4jq4BrQv6

[Sir Tigger KC]

I think that Merc is a bit racy for Uncle STEMO!     

I suspect that something like this would be more like what he has in mind,  .....

It looks like it'd make a good 'private ambulance'

Yes and you can get seven bodies in it!