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Re: What diesel estate ?
[Re: spyke]
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31/01/2016 18:01
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Wombat
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If you fancy some fun but a smaller boot space, Alfa 159 2.4 JTDM SW, or the 1.9 16v version.
A bit older, with a few more well known issues with front suspension, but easily solved, Alfa 156 JTDM SW
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Re: What diesel estate ?
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31/01/2016 21:56
31/01/2016 21:56
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How about something like this. I ran a 95 estate for 4 years after letting my last coupe go and the two things I miss about it (now in a volvo V50 which is a bracket smaller in both physical size and engine) were it's sure footedness on long journeys and the cavernous space inside. If you're not keen on the Dame Edna look of the later models (which these are) then a lighter colour such as silver doesn't accentuate the horn rimmed glasses aspect so much.
Last edited by Wishy; 01/02/2016 11:55. Reason: Updated link as original gone now.
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Re: What diesel estate ?
[Re: spyke]
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31/01/2016 22:03
31/01/2016 22:03
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Big_Muzzie
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A6?? Lol Look up 'A6 set on fire' then brave buying one! I know 2 people who've had a6's burst into flames on the motorway.
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Re: What diesel estate ?
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31/01/2016 22:04
31/01/2016 22:04
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Big_Muzzie
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I'd go volvo or saab. They are brilliant at making comfy reliable estates.
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Re: What diesel estate ?
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31/01/2016 22:52
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+1 for Alfa, I have the 2.4 Saloon, cant fault it really, got a couple of minor niggles but you show me a car 8 years old that hasn't. I really wanted an SW but couldn't persuade the wife
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Re: What diesel estate ?
[Re: spyke]
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31/01/2016 23:18
31/01/2016 23:18
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Saabs are fine afaik, mostly vauxhall parts on later cars but far, far superior to the sum of said parts. A good alfa is one of the best cars you'll ever own, a bad one you may be reaching for the sleeping pills...
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Re: What diesel estate ?
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01/02/2016 10:41
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As above regarding the Vauxhall aspect of later Saabs and there's plenty about for parts. There were issues with the diesel engines on the 2.2TiD model I had but it was fixed by the model that I had which was MY2004. I'm guessing with your budget you won't be looking at one that old though. Does it have to be diesel?
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Re: What diesel estate ?
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01/02/2016 11:34
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Saab 9-3 or 9-5 1.9 tid. I've owned one for close to 5 years and 80,000 miles now (190K total) and apart from the usual stuff it's bullet proof, and soaks up the work miles with ease. 5K will get you a very good 08/09 plate. 9-3 would be my preference unless you really need the extra load space.
30,000 on an Alfa a year - not going to be trouble free IMO, only worth it if you really love the car.
Audi A6 - do not get the 1.9 tid, it's utterly guttless for the size and weight of the car - the torque limiter in 1st is also really annoying when you need to pull away smartly.
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Re: What diesel estate ?
[Re: spyke]
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01/02/2016 16:36
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My googling suggests it affected 9-3 models up to 2002. Have a look here, plenty of knowledgeable folk (and a few ex coopsters).
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Re: What diesel estate ?
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02/02/2016 19:53
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Interesting comments regarding the Alfas.
I currently have a small fleet of Alfas, mainly from the 90s, but my daily driver is a 156 1.8TS SW, and I had the pleasure of owning an '07 159 2.4 JTDM SW automatic for 2 years.
All car manafacturers have their Friday afternoon cars, and whilst not a plug for Alfa as they have their fair share of woes, the bad stories always seem to come out.
My 159 ran faultlessly for over 2 years, held back by the particle filter issues that many modern diesels suffer from, but only that. Even auto (bought for the wife when we returned from US autobox land) matched the engine really well.
I guess it needs to be said that I do all my own mechanical work and have a lot of Alfa experience as a serious hobby-ist, so I put up with a few little niggles until I get to them (the ARB bushes on the 156 are knocking like a barsteward at the minute), but I can't say I have ever owned a bad Alfa. What I have found people often calling bad, is a lack of maintenance on slightly older cars that have been sold to people who can't afford the upkeep due to high bills and lack of knowledge.
They end up with me, I sort out the issues, and they provide endless pleasure both in fettling, and driving. My GTV 24v is a classic case in point. Very unloved when I bought it, with an owner who thought they had cooked it (coolant changes not done and overflow pipe blocked causing pressure build up). Did the cambelt and serviced, and right as rain.
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Re: What diesel estate ?
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11/02/2016 09:55
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Other than a 159 2.4 SW that I have owned. Good alternatives are a Honda Accord Estate, VW Passat estate and a Skoda Superb estate.
1999 Rosso Corsa 20VT ( Restored ) 2000 Rosso Alfa 916 Spider 2.0 T.S Lusso ( Under Restoration)
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Re: What diesel estate ?
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11/02/2016 21:48
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Re: What diesel estate ?
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12/04/2016 13:55
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I dunno if OP (spyke) has got a diesel estate yet, but having just bought an XF Sportbrake myself, I would recommend that but they're too new and over the £5k budget.
But I'm looking at X-type estate for the missus, and that will do the 30k miles and provide much comfort, I suggest getting an SE or Sovereign version, should be able to find a 2006-2009 model with under 100k miles for £5k or less.
1996 Portofino 20vt & 2000 Pearl White Plus 1985½ & 2016 2017 Fiat 124 Spider + XF Sportbrake
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