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Advice Needed - Estate Or Jeep

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  • 16-05-2016 11:35am
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    kfrp
    Registered Users Posts: 310 ✭✭


    Looking for something with a with an area in the back that can fit a dog.

    Was looking at the Susuki Grand Vitara but open to other ideas like something similar or an estate.

    Any suggestions?

    Budget - 5000
    Max engine size - 2 Litre but could go a little above it
    Fuel Type - Diesel ( Could go for a petrol estate though)


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,396 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    1.8 2WD RAV4

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    robtri
    Registered Users Posts: 5,473 ✭✭✭robtri


    i would go estate.....
    something like this

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-v50-estate/11483341


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    Merrion
    Registered Users Posts: 1,421 ✭✭✭Merrion


    What kind of dog?

    I'd think unless the dog has decent ground clearance / agility then an estate is much better as you don't have to lift it in/out.


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,396 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    one of the advantages of a RAV4 is that the spare wheel is on the door, so you get a lower floor with no loading lip, and no damage to the bumper from dogs jumping in and out,

    Rear seats slide forward, tumble forward again or can be removed altogether.

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    AMKC
    Registered Users Posts: 15,691 ✭✭✭✭AMKC
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    Skoda Octavia Estate or Superb if you want to go bigger.


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    Seweryn
    Registered Users Posts: 4,487 ✭✭✭Seweryn


    I would always go for an Estate, but choose one with a flat loading / no curb at the tailgate. At present we drive a Peugeot 406 which is very good for the job, but I would also check cars like the Honda Accord, Subaru Legacy, or the Mercedes E, BMW 5, Audi A6 Volvo V70 from the larger sized segment.


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