Estate Car For An 18 Year Old

Chavways

Just passed my test so I'm looking to buy a car in the next few months.I am into kayaking and outdoors so I need a lot of space and I was hoping to get a small estate.

I'll have around 2000 to spend. I'd prefer a petrol and if possible something with a bit of power.I'd like something out of the ordinary aswell so please don't recommend Golfs or Focuses.Can anyone recommend a car that would fit these criteria?

Thanks.

Big Nasty

E30 Touring sounds perfect for you.

run_Forrest_run

Octavia with a roof rack.

Corruptable

Skoda Fabia Estate '01

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3362899

pa990

something along these lines ?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3276247

Anan1

Have you got firm insurance quotes?

ShadowHearth

e30 at 18... hmmmmm insurance will LOVE HIM!


i dont think you got a lot of choice OP. Funny enough estate golf or estate focus would be perfect for you, but you wrote those off the list.

156 estate? you might find one 1.6?

Chavways

That E30 is gorgeous but the insurance would cost me an arm and a leg.They are also available in 1.6 and 1.8's aren't they?

ShadowHearth

Chavways wrote: »

That E30 is gorgeous but the insurance would cost me an arm and a leg.They are also available in 1.6 and 1.8's aren't they?

add kidney to that list too.

but43r

ShadowHearth wrote: »

e30 at 18... hmmmmm insurance will LOVE HIM!


i dont think you got a lot of choice OP. Funny enough estate golf or estate focus would be perfect for you, but you wrote those off the list.

156 estate? you might find one 1.6?

These are very hard to insure for young drivers too. I've no idea why though...

Chavways

ShadowHearth wrote: »

add kidney to that list too.

I could always sell a kidney to pay for it. I have a spare one.

ants09

Chavways wrote: »

That E30 is gorgeous but the insurance would cost me an arm and a leg.They are also available in 1.6 and 1.8's aren't they?

ShadowHearth wrote: »

add kidney to that list too.

Add any other body organs that you can also sell

On a serious note yep they are available in 1.6 and i think 1.8 also but alot off them have engine transplants in then to bring them up to 2.0 and above

but43r

This is what I would go for.


http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3337495
Pick up a clean one and you'll be sorted. Pretty economical, easy to insure (not sure how easy for 18 year old but should be too bad) and plenty of space..

Chuck Stone

Mazda 323.

Mazda 323.


Would a mini-estate do?

Big Nasty

Chavways wrote: »

That E30 is gorgeous but the insurance would cost me an arm and a leg.They are also available in 1.6 and 1.8's aren't they?

316i Touring

ninty9er

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Opel/Astra/NEW-NCT-/1113274410223910/advert?channel=CARS

There's also the 206 SW, not may of them about though.

ShadowHearth

MCMLXXV wrote: »

316i Touring

"bar black kidney grill" I loled so much

Chavways

Chuck Stone wrote: »

Mazda 323.

Mazda 323.


Would a mini-estate do?

Yeah I wouldn't mind something like that as long as I could fit 4-5 people with gear in it.I want it to last me a few years aswell.I was thinking about a 190E Mercedes with a roofrack but then I came to my senses.That would be a dream car though.

pred racer

What about something like this.
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3338580

I know the petrol ones of this age are ****e, had heard the daysuls were ok.

Chuck Stone

Chavways wrote: »

Yeah I wouldn't mind something like that as long as I could fit 4-5 people with gear in it.

They'd be cheap enough on insurance too for a younger person. Very reliable. Might be a bit of a squeeze with gear and 5 people but then most cars would be. You'd probably need a roof rack for the boats.

Maybe you should be looking at getting a van?

Mr. Presentable

V40

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volvo/V40/40-SERIE/201203206608049/advert?channel=CARS

Mr. Presentable

This is nice. Outside budget,,,,,,,,

alias no.9

May take 4 adults plus a Couple of river kayaks inside the car if you take out the middle seats front and rear. Definitely individual and plenty within budget.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3341027

Chuck Stone

Nissan Primera Estate

1.6L petrol

NCT'd until April 2013

106k miles

Car is serviced (oil, oil filter, plugs, air filter, new front brake pads)

but43r

Chuck Stone wrote: »

Nissan Primera Estate

1.6L petrol

NCT'd until April 2013

106k miles

Car is serviced (oil, oil filter, plugs, air filter, new front brake pads)

That's a pretty good suggestion. Good looking and quite rare...

Big Nasty

Chavways wrote: »

I'd like something out of the ordinary aswell

run_Forrest_run wrote: »

Octavia with a roof rack.

Corruptable wrote: »

Skoda Fabia Estate '01

Chuck Stone wrote: »

Mazda 323.

Mazda 323.

ninty9er wrote: »

There's also the 206 SW, not may of them about though.

Chuck Stone wrote: »

Nissan Primera Estate

:pac:

biko

Just don't try to go into a parking house

Chuck Stone

Chavways wrote: »

I'd like something out of the ordinary....

Deadly motor.


:pac:


Plenty of room for kayaks though.

ShadowHearth

Chuck Stone wrote: »

Deadly motor.


:pac:


Plenty of room for kayaks though.

i wonder what year is it! :pac:

dgt

Chavways wrote: »

Just passed my test so I'm looking to buy a car in the next few months.I am into kayaking and outdoors so I need a lot of space and I was hoping to get a small estate.

I'll have around 2000 to spend. I'd prefer a petrol and if possible something with a bit of power.I'd like something out of the ordinary aswell so please don't recommend Golfs or Focuses.Can anyone recommend a car that would fit these criteria?

Thanks.

If money isn't an issue...

Isotonik

The original question reminds me of that feature Top Gear did a few years ago when they looked for suitable cars for new drivers to insure and run themselves. Clarkson opted for a Volvo Estate with an anarchy flag!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mopar3ddxOM

cgarrad

Had 3 of these on and off

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3161753

Nothing to look at but surprisingly good cars.

Chavways

Would people recommend a Subaru Forester? Whats the smallest engine you can get in one of those?

Anan1

Chavways wrote: »

Would people recommend a Subaru Forester? Whats the smallest engine you can get in one of those?

2.0, either turbocharged or NA. To be honest, I think you'll struggle to get insured on even the base model.

Mycroft H

Chavways wrote: »

Would people recommend a Subaru Forester? Whats the smallest engine you can get in one of those?

Yes absolutely. Lovey car to drive, some people are not a fan of their looks though. A lot of them were 2.0l here and some 2.5l. Not great on juice though, 25mpg tops on mixed driving.

Insurance is going to be the stopper here. No Subaru is going to be cheap for an 18 year old.

Nibblesworth

Chavways wrote: »

Just passed my test so I'm looking to buy a car in the next few months.I am into kayaking and outdoors so I need a lot of space and I was hoping to get a small estate.

I'll have around 2000 to spend. I'd prefer a petrol and if possible something with a bit of power.I'd like something out of the ordinary aswell so please don't recommend Golfs or Focuses.Can anyone recommend a car that would fit these criteria?

Thanks.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3809167.htm

Also available with the same engine as the DC2 Integra type R...

Chavways

Nibblesworth wrote: »

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3809167.htm

Also available with the same engine as the DC2 Integra type R...

I've never been a fan of any type of Civic to be honest.

Pdfile

Nibblesworth wrote: »

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3809167.htm

Also available with the same engine as the DC2 Integra type R...

these are great also the carina/caldana estates... but like most jap scrap, their boots are rusted like f*** ( espeically the honda if memory serves ) due to light fixes are the rubber surrounding them leaking... hidden behind all the plastics.

Bulletproof otherwise.

For Forks Sake

alias no.9 wrote: »

May take 4 adults plus a Couple of river kayaks inside the car if you take out the middle seats front and rear. Definitely individual and plenty within budget.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3341027

Thank you for having the decency not to add a picture.

OldmanMondeo

As another kayaker, you don't NEED an estate. A hatchback would suit your needs, as long as it is not a polo sized car. You boat will usually be on the roof. This should open up a few options.

brownacid

Astra diesel has a bit of poke in it once you get out of the low gears. I know the new models can be 1.3l not sure about the one sin your price range though

Dilbert75

ShadowHearth wrote: »

e30 at 18... hmmmmm insurance will LOVE HIM!


i dont think you got a lot of choice OP. Funny enough estate golf or estate focus would be perfect for you, but you wrote those off the list.

156 estate? you might find one 1.6?

Pm me if you are interested in one of these - 1.8, roof rails fitted and all...

Nibblesworth

Chavways wrote: »

I've never been a fan of any type of Civic to be honest.

Would thought you'd be well suited to a civic with that username...

Chavways

Nibblesworth wrote: »

Would thought you'd be well suited to a civic with that username...

Yeah I get that a lot...

Eric Cartman

Nibblesworth wrote: »

Would thought you'd be well suited to a civic with that username...

i thought the same thing when I saw the e30 , theyve become chav chic lately

Bearcat

Am I not correct to say as an 18yr old , just past test (congrats:) )approaching an insurance company with more that 900cc, they'll liberally use industrial Vaseline with the quote. I think when they hear the word estate they'll throw the book at the OP.?? Or have things changed in recent years?

Chavways

Eric Cartman wrote: »

i thought the same thing when I saw the e30 , theyve become chav chic lately

Well if I buy one it wont be wrecked with stupidly big wheels and dodgy Halfords parts or an 8 foot antenna on the roof. I wouldn't lower it either.

Sobanek

Go with AXA. Got quoted online for €2330 for a 316i E30 Touring.

And €2210 for a 1.8 V40...

crossy

Go with an Omega estate like the one below. I have one like this. Comfy car with pleanty of power. come from 2 litre to 3.5 litre. I have been drving a 2.5 TDI one since I was 17

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/12287/35691/35691-308429.jpg

Sobanek

He'll get raped on insurance & tax.

Eric Cartman

Chavways wrote: »

Well if I buy one it wont be wrecked with stupidly big wheels and dodgy Halfords parts or an 8 foot antenna on the roof. I wouldn't lower it either.

the problem isnt you, its the lads who do and then plough into someone else and drive your insurance up