Which 4x4 Estate

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Sat 10 Jul 2004 21:48
Which 4x4 Estate - mplb
I'm in the market for a new or nearly new diesel car (not SUV) with 4-wheel drive.

At the moment I can only seem to see the Audi A4 Avant Quattro that fits the bill.

I like the look and feel of the Mazda 6 Sport AWD and the Subaru Impreza WRX but they don't come with a diesel engine.

Are there any other 4x4 diesel estate cars out there worth considering?
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Sat 10 Jul 2004 23:12
Which 4x4 Estate - Stargazer {P}
Not sure that the Impreza is the right car to compare to the Mazda 6 or the Audi Allroad. The Subaru Legacy or Outback would be much more comparable but still no diesel.

Have you considered the Skoda Octavia...diesel engines and some 4*4 estate versions, need to check that they are available together though

StarGazer (Subaru Outback fan)
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Sun 11 Jul 2004 15:45
Which 4x4 Estate - Bill Payer
VW Passat?
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Sun 11 Jul 2004 17:13
Which 4x4 Estate - mplb
Ugh, thanks for the suggestion but I (personally) think it's a vile looking car
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Sun 11 Jul 2004 18:57
Which 4x4 Estate - Ivor E Tower
Volvo XC70 and V70AWD, most Audis also come as "quattro" versions meaning 4-wheel drive, so A4 and A6, not just the all-road.
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Mon 12 Jul 2004 15:23
Which 4x4 Estate - bradgate
My brother has had a Skoda Octavia TDI 110 estate (not 4x4)as a company car for 3 years and has been delighted with it. 50mpg+, excellent performance and tidy handling. The only problem has been with the aircon, which needed a new compressor. He considers the Octavia an ideal practical family workhorse and reccommends it to anyone looking for a mid-size estate.

What you really want, of course, is a Subaru Legacy diesel estate. Shame they don't exist.


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Mon 12 Jul 2004 21:48
Which 4x4 Estate - nick
I think I'd rather pay a bit more on fuel and have a petrol Legacy that'll be bullet-proof and fun fun fun to drive.
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Tue 13 Jul 2004 00:45
Which 4x4 Estate - Pete M
Mitsubishi Legnum (Galant Estate) are very good. Probably don't come as a diesel, but 1.8GDi 2.4GDi, 2.5v6, and 2.5 twin turbo VR-4. I'm very happy with my (the wife's actually) VR-4. Best handling car I've had (including the Jag) with Auto Yaw Control for eliminating under/over steer, auto stability, 4WD with double LSDs. Oh, and 260bhp up to '99, 280 bhp thereafter.
See what HJ has to say about it in his guide...

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Tue 13 Jul 2004 01:22
Which 4x4 Estate - pd
V70 D5 AWD springs to mind (see other threads). The new Legacy looks a nice car - do they do a diesel?


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Tue 13 Jul 2004 08:43
Which 4x4 Estate - Happy Blue!
No diesel in a Legacy, but there are some very good 2nd hand deals. Superb mechanicals and very rewarding to drive.

There is a dealer in Huddersfield so seems to be clued up and very helpful. My parents are hopefully about to buy a Forester from them..Theres another thought - Subary Forester , smaller and slightly higher than the Legacy and probably more economical.
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