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[Hudson]

If I have no preference, is there any reason to buy an estate ? They seem to have slightly higher prices.......a tad more. I don't need the load space on a regular basis, but as all of us I may need it one day....for an hour or so.

[Lazydocker]

No where near as many estates around... Took me 2.5 years to find mine

I would say that if it comes along, buy it. Whatever the body type

[05omegav6]

Prefer the estate personally, they are the same length, so nothing to choose between really... rear seats fold flat which the saloon ones don't. Good for.ikea trips and tip runs, not to mention holidays...

[Kevin Wood]

Boot space aside, the only real difference is that the passenger compartment in the saloons is noticeably quieter.

[Nick W]

Estate for me. Its usable as a posh van, which means I can easily I can easily justify owning it.
A large saloon would be a Lexus if it had to be useful, or a Jag for a toy.

Estates are so useful that at the end of a models lifespan the numbers compared to saloons tend to even out, and this is currently happening to Omegas.

[Broomies Mate]

Saloon:
Looks nicer (opinion)
More fuel efficient
Faster
Quieter
No rusty tailgates

Estate:
Larger load area
Rear Wash-Wipe (which is handy, but crap doesn't build-up as much on a saloon/hatch)

Each to their own, but only buy the estate if you need the load space.

[pauls]

I have had both and prefer saloon.

I do miss the load space. cant get a lot in the elite due to positioning if the amp.

[Hudson]

Saloon:
Looks nicer (opinion)
More fuel efficient
Faster
Quieter
No rusty tailgates

Estate:
Larger load area
Rear Wash-Wipe (which is handy, but crap doesn't build-up as much on a saloon/hatch)

Each to their own, but only buy the estate if you need the load space.

I do like the look of the saloon more than the estate but by no means do I think they are ugly. There is a nice looking estate for sale at a dealer for £1300 with 82k on the clock, I am waiting to find out what history there is.....if any ! What I have learnt from the forum is the number of routine items that often need fixing and the maint which is needed on a regular basis, this estate may not have this done or there could be no proof they have. Calling the dealer this morning.

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Certainly there's nothing 'wrong' with the estate and they swallow anything but very much rarer, as said. For some reason they seem to suffer a very ugly rust patch from under the rear screen. Sort this (or buy one so mint that it doesnt have one) and you're about there 

[2boxerdogs]

Either is good 2.2 estate is underpowered in my opinion, very little difference in fuel consumption I had a 2.6 & a 2.2 the 2.6 was the better of the two, never had a 3.2 but that should be even better, performance wise.

[05omegav6]

2.2 is perfectly adequate as an auto, competent as a manual... it's quite a rev happy engine, so can make very good progress, if at the expense of noise/economy... V6 is obviously smoother and quicker, but the 3.2 is juicier, if only because it goes so well... driven gently, they can make the 2.2 seem thirsty for the power on offer.

If you drive quickly, then get a 3.0/3.2. if you like to potter around, then get a 2.2. If you're undecided, then get a 2.6 regardless of shape or spec. It's that simple

Estates are also more likely to hold value longer compared to saloons... look at Mercedes W124 prices...

[EMD]

Either is good 2.2 estate is underpowered in my opinion, very little difference in fuel consumption I had a 2.6 & a 2.2 the 2.6 was the better of the two, never had a 3.2 but that should be even better, performance wise.

Funny you should say that as i was considering a 2.2 estate . Are they gutless when overtaking unloaded ? 

[Gaffers]

I am on my first estate and I can concur about the noise.  But then I got it to be a multi purpose vehicle:

- commuting to/from work
- lugging stuff to the tip
- lugging big DIY stuff to home
- something that can be used as a safety vehicle for club triathlon events
- as a sleeping den and carrier for my spearfishing trips.  Something that can carry the deflated boat, the safety gear, outboard, fishing guns, etc yet still have enough space to lie down flat and get some kip on those multi-day trips.  I may even augment it with a leisure battery and entertainment system.

[johnnydog]

Having had a 2.2, 2.6 and a 3.2, I wouldn't have another 2.2 (personally) as they are ok on the motorway once on the move, but generally under powered. They are noisy in my opinion. I like the note of the V6, and they are more pleasurable to drive and sound better, but the 3.2 is a beautiful car - more responsive than the 2.6. The 2.6 is slightly better on fuel, but there's not much in it in reality. I would definitely recommend the 3.2, but they seem to command more money and are more difficult to find. The trim level is higher in the 3.2 as they were all Elites (except Police Spec). All depends what you want out of it at the end of the day - a workhorse, a tow car or a bit of luxury with the toys!

[Hudson]

I do drive like miss daisy and really potter about, luxury is where it's at with me. ........the dealer said there was no paperwork at all with the car ! Looks nice but.....