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Title: Hypothetically........
Post by: Pitchfork on 12 June 2009, 19:28:14
One day the Traktor will either expire on it's own account or something will happen that will not be economic to remedy
Given that I'm not allowed a van or anything that resembles a 'van with windows' i.e. an MPV, what else is there available with as much or more load capacity as an Omega Estate, preferably automatic, Diesel & post 2003?
I should like to be prepared for the inevitability!
Title: Re: Hypothetically........
Post by: mantahatch on 12 June 2009, 19:40:56
Possibly, Volvo estates, I have reasonable things about Mondeo estates.
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Post by: Richie London on 12 June 2009, 19:56:25
cant say i would ever buy an estate,have no need for one. but im looking at getting a jaguar definatly some time in the near future.
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Post by: Del Boy on 12 June 2009, 19:59:40
V70 Volvo is a good bet huge load bay like an omega and the D5 model with autobox gives very good power and it's a nice box too.
Title: Re: Hypothetically........
Post by: crazyjoetavola on 12 June 2009, 23:38:23
Having had a Volvo XC70 T5 I can say that they're fast, comfortable and well appointed - however - they're too sophisticated for their own good and the likelihood of spending more than you intended for parts and servicing is worthy of consideration.

I would consider the Mondeo TDCI from around '05 onwards, if you don't mind front drive of course.
Title: Re: Hypothetically........
Post by: Vamps on 13 June 2009, 00:15:47
Why can't you have an MPV, space, comfort, economical and reliable, how can you argue with that, well, may be a bit boring......... :D :D :D
Title: Re: Hypothetically........
Post by: Pitchfork on 13 June 2009, 14:46:54
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Why can't you have an MPV, space, comfort, economical and reliable, how can you argue with that, well, may be a bit boring......... :D :D :D
SWMBO will not allow it 'does not want a van with windows' parked on the drive
I had 2 Volvos V70s before the Omega & they have a smaller carrying capacity so they are ruled out
Title: Re: Hypothetically........
Post by: Pitchfork on 13 June 2009, 14:48:35
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Having had a Volvo XC70 T5 I can say that they're fast, comfortable and well appointed - however - they're too sophisticated for their own good and the likelihood of spending more than you intended for parts and servicing is worthy of consideration.

I would consider the Mondeo TDCI from around '05 onwards, if you don't mind front drive of course.
Yes the Mondeo is a possibility but not the Volvo - too small
Anyone have knowledge of the Citroen C5 Estate??
Title: Re: Hypothetically........
Post by: Chris_H on 13 June 2009, 14:49:56
Caterham Seven.  There's no limit to what you can get in them. :D
Title: Re: Hypothetically........
Post by: Del Boy on 13 June 2009, 15:16:09
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Having had a Volvo XC70 T5 I can say that they're fast, comfortable and well appointed - however - they're too sophisticated for their own good and the likelihood of spending more than you intended for parts and servicing is worthy of consideration.

I would consider the Mondeo TDCI from around '05 onwards, if you don't mind front drive of course.
Yes the Mondeo is a possibility but not the Volvo - too small
Anyone have knowledge of the Citroen C5 Estate??
Friend of mine had one was truly awful.
Title: Re: Hypothetically........
Post by: amigov6 on 13 June 2009, 15:17:21
Plenty of nice big Merc. ests. floating about. Good motors & you keep your RWD.
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Post by: crazyjoetavola on 13 June 2009, 15:38:37
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Having had a Volvo XC70 T5 I can say that they're fast, comfortable and well appointed - however - they're too sophisticated for their own good and the likelihood of spending more than you intended for parts and servicing is worthy of consideration.

I would consider the Mondeo TDCI from around '05 onwards, if you don't mind front drive of course.
Yes the Mondeo is a possibility but not the Volvo - too small
Anyone have knowledge of the Citroen C5 Estate??


Being French they were either loved or hated in equal proportion but being so derived, you get a lot of car for the money, the following links might help;


http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=57448

http://forums.preloved.co.uk/fuseaction-forums.listthreads/sec-Motoring/category-Citroen/f4e092a9.html

http://www.citroen-owners-club.co.uk/citroen/index.php?showforum=4

Still think the Mondeo is the one to go for, PF
Title: Re: Hypothetically........
Post by: Del Boy on 13 June 2009, 15:48:05
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Plenty of nice big Merc. ests. floating about. Good motors & you keep your RWD.
Very squidgy.
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Post by: crazyjoetavola on 13 June 2009, 15:49:34
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Plenty of nice big Merc. ests. floating about. Good motors & you keep your RWD.
Very squidgy.


...that sounds very inviting LSG ;D
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Post by: albitz on 13 June 2009, 15:54:17
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Having had a Volvo XC70 T5 I can say that they're fast, comfortable and well appointed - however - they're too sophisticated for their own good and the likelihood of spending more than you intended for parts and servicing is worthy of consideration.

I would consider the Mondeo TDCI from around '05 onwards, if you don't mind front drive of course.
Yes the Mondeo is a possibility but not the Volvo - too small
Anyone have knowledge of the Citroen C5 Estate??
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Title: Re: Hypothetically........
Post by: Pitchfork on 14 June 2009, 15:55:04
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Having had a Volvo XC70 T5 I can say that they're fast, comfortable and well appointed - however - they're too sophisticated for their own good and the likelihood of spending more than you intended for parts and servicing is worthy of consideration.

I would consider the Mondeo TDCI from around '05 onwards, if you don't mind front drive of course.
Yes the Mondeo is a possibility but not the Volvo - too small
Anyone have knowledge of the Citroen C5 Estate??
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Its French,nuff said. ;) ;D
So is 25% of me Rosbif!
Title: Re: Hypothetically........
Post by: TheBoy on 14 June 2009, 19:12:45
The current and previous Mundano are decent cars, slightly less load carrying than Omega, but still generous.  The TDCi isn't a bad engine, but suffers like many, with being overly peaky.  This may cause an auto to be less than ideal (not driven a modern Mundano auto)
Title: Re: Hypothetically........
Post by: HolyCount on 14 June 2009, 19:57:20
How about stuffing all the gear in a trailer and hitching that to whatever takes your fancy ?
Title: Re: Hypothetically........
Post by: Pitchfork on 14 June 2009, 20:27:17
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How about stuffing all the gear in a trailer and hitching that to whatever takes your fancy ?
I would but my drive is quite a steep slope & the lane is only wide enough for the Traktor so backing into the drive is virtually impossible. Tried it years ago with my Auto Mazda 626 & ended up having to unhitch it and manually haul it with the aid of a few neighbours
Title: Re: Hypothetically........
Post by: STMO123 on 14 June 2009, 20:40:17
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Why can't you have an MPV, space, comfort, economical and reliable, how can you argue with that, well, may be a bit boring......... :D :D :D
SWMBO will not allow it 'does not want a van with windows' parked on the drive
I had 2 Volvos V70s before the Omega & they have a smaller carrying capacity so they are ruled out

I'm looking at a honda CRV. Doesn't look like a van at all and is very practical.
Title: Re: Hypothetically........
Post by: Pitchfork on 14 June 2009, 21:11:24
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Why can't you have an MPV, space, comfort, economical and reliable, how can you argue with that, well, may be a bit boring......... :D :D :D
SWMBO will not allow it 'does not want a van with windows' parked on the drive
I had 2 Volvos V70s before the Omega & they have a smaller carrying capacity so they are ruled out

I'm looking at a honda CRV. Doesn't look like a van at all and is very practical.
Won't have the load capacity of an Omega though!
Title: Re: Hypothetically........
Post by: Vamps on 14 June 2009, 23:00:51
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Why can't you have an MPV, space, comfort, economical and reliable, how can you argue with that, well, may be a bit boring......... :D :D :D
SWMBO will not allow it 'does not want a van with windows' parked on the driveI had 2 Volvos V70s before the Omega & they have a smaller carrying capacity so they are ruled out

Get her sorted :-X or look at the Citroen C4 Grande Picasso, hardly a van with windows..... :D :D :D