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What car next (and which forum to join)?
« on: 26 February 2009, 14:51:36 »
Now that my Miggy has gone to the great Omega retirement home, I need to think about a replacement car.

Whilst I would love another Omega estate, I would be looking at a car that's already six years old.

So, I'm thinking of a Mondeo estate.  I can't quite stretch to the latest shape model though.

Thoughts?  Is their anything major to look out for, and what's considered the best forum for information.

TIA,

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Re: What car next (and which forum to join)?
« Reply #1 on: 26 February 2009, 14:55:11 »
Ugh - a neighbour has one - don't like it

Sorry but 2003 Elite is best bet and run for a while

You may find things different but I don't like any new cars available at realistic money.
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« Reply #2 on: 26 February 2009, 15:04:39 »
If I had 5 to 10 thousand I have no real idea.

However if you are happy with wrong wheel drive look at Honda Accord, Skoda Octavia as well

RWD world

BMWs hold money too well and are no better than Omegas

Mercedes less of them but more bigger ones

Toyotas - a few Lexii but not many.
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Re: What car next (and which forum to join)?
« Reply #3 on: 26 February 2009, 15:46:58 »
Friend of mine went to a Mondeo estate from a Mig.  He hated it and had loads of trouble with the clutch.  He's now back in a Mig    :y
« Last Edit: 26 February 2009, 15:47:47 by coa99cac »
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Re: What car next (and which forum to join)?
« Reply #4 on: 26 February 2009, 16:10:55 »
I have to say, I dont know.....not much out there these days in the 'larger' category.

Lexus - Needs to be a big one as the IS200 range is rather tiny with no head room

Audi A4 - As above, no head room, small interior and a load capacity smaller than an Astra.

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Re: What car next (and which forum to join)?
« Reply #5 on: 26 February 2009, 16:28:42 »
If you need a newer estate, what about a vectra?
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Re: What car next (and which forum to join)?
« Reply #6 on: 26 February 2009, 16:38:00 »
About the only comparable estate car I can think of is a Volvo V70 or maybe a Merc E? Both will make maintaining an Omega in working order seem trivial (and cheap).

Accord estate is reasonably roomy IIRC..

Most newish cars these days are so dull and mundane I can't be arsed to think about them. ;)

I'm sure you could find a nice Omega. Yes, it'd be 6 years old but that doesn't necessarily mean knackered...

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« Reply #7 on: 26 February 2009, 16:42:43 »
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I have to say, I dont know.....not much out there these days in the 'larger' category.

Lexus - Needs to be a big one as the IS200 range is rather tiny with no head room

Audi A4 - As above, no head room, small interior and a load capacity smaller than an Astra.


Pity no Jaguar estate
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Re: What car next (and which forum to join)?
« Reply #8 on: 26 February 2009, 16:58:46 »
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I have to say, I dont know.....not much out there these days in the 'larger' category.

Lexus - Needs to be a big one as the IS200 range is rather tiny with no head room

Audi A4 - As above, no head room, small interior and a load capacity smaller than an Astra.

but then its an (albeit upmarket) Astra size car.  A6 and A8 are the larger family and exec cars  :-/
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Re: What car next (and which forum to join)?
« Reply #9 on: 26 February 2009, 17:29:12 »
Don't do it!!!!

Get a nice Omega estate. You know what you're doing and looking for and they're worth pennies at the moment :y :y :y
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« Reply #10 on: 26 February 2009, 18:00:21 »
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I have to say, I dont know.....not much out there these days in the 'larger' category.

Lexus - Needs to be a big one as the IS200 range is rather tiny with no head room

Audi A4 - As above, no head room, small interior and a load capacity smaller than an Astra.


Pity no Jaguar estate
I think there is one,seem to remember Clarkson skiing behind one on TG a few series ago. :-/
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« Reply #11 on: 26 February 2009, 18:03:40 »
Yup, definately Jag estates...
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« Reply #12 on: 26 February 2009, 18:05:00 »
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Yup, definately Jag estates...

... But they're just Mondeo's in fancy clothing ::) ::) ::) ;) ;)
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« Reply #13 on: 26 February 2009, 18:10:36 »
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Yup, definately Jag estates...

... But they're just Mondeo's in fancy clothing ::) ::) ::) ;) ;)
similar, yet surprisingly different...
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Re: What car next (and which forum to join)?
« Reply #14 on: 26 February 2009, 18:21:18 »
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Yup, definately Jag estates...

... But they're just Mondeo's in fancy clothing ::) ::) ::) ;) ;)
similar, yet surprisingly different...
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Spot on...

There good value for money to be honest, ive considored one but need something with more muscle than a 3.0 these days.... :-X
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