Nice estate

Mr.Boots

I'm thinking a 520d estate.....or something similar. (08/09)
Opinions please
Have about 10k to throw at it
Looks are important, reliability and running costs.

Philb76

If it's reliability you are after then avoid 520d they are notoriously dodgy at this stage. Your budget would get a lovely octavia vrs estate

colm_mcm

Google 520d timing chain

bazz26

If going to the UK is an option then a Honda Accord Touring or Skoda Superb Combi are worth looking at.

Mr.Boots

Thanks guys
I was aware of the timing chain issue, didn't think it was quite so widespread.
So hard to find a nice estate in Ireland that hasn't been to the moon and back for 10k
I don't really have time to go to the UK unfortunately

Mr.Boots

How are Volvo v50 and v60's
Both 1.6d

R.O.R

Mr.Boots wrote: »

How are Volvo v50 and v60's
Both 1.6d

Slightly disappointing performance wise, very sensitive to being serviced on time, and not especially large as far as load area goes.

What are you going to be using the estate for?

rabbitinlights

You'd get a lovely BMW 530d MSport landed in from the UK for that.

Higher tax & VRT but you'll never regret it.

Mr.Boots

I just find an estate more versatile for bikes and other bits
I May have to look at some hatches.
I have a v70 but while it's great for carrying anything I don't really enjoy driving it

bazz26

Seat Exeo:


https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=1973593&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D78%26o%5B%5D%3D2134%26f%3D2%26b%3D3%26yn%3D2008%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

The Exeo is basically a 2001 to 2008 Audi A4 but with more modern VAG CR diesel engines.

Mr.Boots

bazz26 wrote: »

Seat Exeo:


https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=1973593&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D78%26o%5B%5D%3D2134%26f%3D2%26b%3D3%26yn%3D2008%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

The Exeo is basically a 2001 to 2008 Audi A4 but with more modern VAG CR diesel engines.

I've been looking at that alrite

Mr.Boots

Mileage in that is perfectly acceptable isn't it

bazz26

If anything it seems a bit low imo, think it's a UK import too so make sure to do background checks.

selectamatic

3.0 525d might suit. Very good m57 six cylinder diesel engine no timing chain issues. Be a touch cheaper than a 530d, might be easier get a well minded one too

spurious

Skoda Roomster. You can fit two bikes in it standing up. Great car.

Hurrache

bazz26 wrote: »

If anything it seems a bit low imo, think it's a UK import too so make sure to do background checks.

I've a 2010 diesel with less mileage than that, around 110k or so. Was originally meant to be the main workhorse but things changed and it's just the runabout. Luckily no DPF in it but it does get a long run once a week anyway.

Philb76

If that exeo checks out thats a decent price tried and tested technology as well took the badge off it. You would never notice the difference

Mr.Boots

spurious wrote: »

Skoda Roomster. You can fit two bikes in it standing up. Great car.

Ugly as heel though
Sorry
I was looking at a yeti....

Mr.Boots

Yea that exeo is dated but l9ok well specd and good condition

spurious

Mr.Boots wrote: »

Ugly as heel though
Sorry
I was looking at a yeti....

In the eye of the beholder..
The Yeti doesn't hold as much though.

Fann Linn

Titanium X mondeo from UK.

Ryath

I'll just leave this here.

https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/alfa-romeo/159/used-2010-alfa-romeo-159-2-0-ti-1-dublin-fpa-41715942872396

Mr.Boots

Ryath wrote: »

I'll just leave this here.

https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/alfa-romeo/159/used-2010-alfa-romeo-159-2-0-ti-1-dublin-fpa-41715942872396

I love alfas
BUT...9k for an alfa in a private sale with no warranty.... scary.
I actually love the guiletta and if I can't find a descent estate...who knows
Guiletta with tow bar lol

colm_mcm

Drivers door is miles out on that Alfa

Mr.Boots

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-5-series-2009/18297149

This is one of the beemers I liked

rabbitinlights

That looks very nice, low mileage and looks in great condition. Price is a little rich but might have a little wiggle room.

Obviously check the chain status.

NIMAN

For me, Alfa and Volvo make the nicest looking estates.

Cee-Jay-Cee

Ryath wrote: »

I'll just leave this here.

https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/alfa-romeo/159/used-2010-alfa-romeo-159-2-0-ti-1-dublin-fpa-41715942872396

Very poorly painted drivers door on that car, would stand out even more at night under yellow street lighting.

qhe0i9zvfgdou8

Hurrache wrote:

I've a 2010 diesel with less mileage than that, around 110k or so. Was originally meant to be the main workhorse but things changed and it's just the runabout. Luckily no DPF in it but it does get a long run once a week anyway.

What 2010 diesel has no dpf ?

Hurrache

Winter Embarrassed Topic wrote: »

What 2010 diesel has no dpf ?

Some of the Renault 1.5 DCi engines anyway, and as they've common engines, maybe some Nissan's that use that particular engine?

JohnBoy26

Winter Embarrassed Topic wrote: »

What 2010 diesel has no dpf ?

A toyota corolla pre facelift hasn't got any.

mr_edge_to_you

Looking at an estate myself - circa 2010-2013. Terrified of the 5 series (timing chain) and the Insignias seem to have issues too.

Strongly considering a Peugeot 508. They seem to be well regarded around these parts. 2 litre if we can find one.

Everything seems to have high mileage. Can’t get over the mileage on the Hyundai i40s - people are really clocking up the mileage on them.

Octavia could be an option but don’t really like the shape of those years’ models. I love the newer models but don’t think budget will stretch.

After that Passat is looking like a likely option.

Fann Linn

mr_edge_to_you wrote: »

Looking at an estate myself - circa 2010-2013. Terrified of the 5 series (timing chain) and the Insignias seem to have issues too.

Strongly considering a Peugeot 508. They seem to be well regarded around these parts. 2 litre if we can find one.

Everything seems to have high mileage. Can’t get over the mileage on the Hyundai i40s - people are really clocking up the mileage on them.

Octavia could be an option but don’t really like the shape of those years’ models. I love the newer models but don’t think budget will stretch.

After that Passat is looking like a likely option.

Some great value in the UK for above estates.

tabby aspreme

Would also recommend the Honda Accord

qhe0i9zvfgdou8

Hurrache wrote:

Some of the Renault 1.5 DCi engines anyway, and as they've common engines, maybe some Nissan's that use that particular engine?

JohnBoy26 wrote:

A toyota corolla pre facelift hasn't got any.

Thanks lads

FUBO

Hyundai I40, seat leon estate, skoda Octavia,