Selling two, for one but which?

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Wed 19 Dec 2007 10:48
Selling two, for one but which? - Ed V
The Legacy Outback and C Class Sports Coupe are now unnecessary, so which one to do two jobs? I still need carry the occasional school trunk and golf clubs regularly, but town-based so size must be reasonable [and smooth over the speed bumps and appalling road surfaces nearby]. BMW 3 series Estate [up to 2005 shape] fits the size bill. Mileage not over 12,000 p.a. Budget around £15,000.

I'm toying with the old shape 5-door 2 litre Impreza which has a decent boot, as well as the 3 series, but the Focus Estate also meets most requirements. Not sure I like the A3 - very Jap to look at. My gut tells me the 3 series covers the spec? Any better thoughts?
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Wed 19 Dec 2007 11:28
Selling two, for one but which? - Alby Back
I/we regularly have a heart v head conflict in our household over car choice. Heart says lairy sports coupe or some such but ultimately the type of vehicle which wins out is an economical medium to large estate. They just do everything you could possibly want a car to do. They all drive with the precision of their saloon equivalents, while providing load shifting ability when required. I much prefer them to to 4/4's or MPV's for their driving dynamics and you normally get a lot more car for your money as a result. If I were to give an opinion, my advice would be to choose any of the mainstream models you mention in estate form. None of them would disappoint in the real world I'm sure.
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Wed 19 Dec 2007 12:34
Selling two, for one but which? - Ruperts Trooper
Wait a month or two and get the diesel Outback.
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Wed 19 Dec 2007 13:52
Selling two, for one but which? - oldtoffee
I don't know if it's a "better thought" but I'd recommend you take a look at the Octavia estate. £15,000 gets you a high spec model, lots of space, (usefully more than a 3 series) good ride and handling, decent build quality and in my experience the benefit of a competent and friendly dealer network.
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