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[chrisgixer]

I took my zafira to Wickes to buy a 6'6" x 2'6" door. Back seats flat no problem, I thought. Wrong. I had to push the drivers sest so far forward thast I was driving with the steering wheel digging into my chest, very ungainly/unsafe.
Meanwhile, a guy in a passat saloon drops his back seats, opens the boot and pops the door in easily.

Retard

Is300, door in, no problem.

And that's a small estate. More of a large hatchback really.

[Lampynoiseboy]

I can get 3m of 6"x6" trunking in a saloon.....no need for an estate.

Yes, all very well, but someone, namely TB put a bloody great big lpg tank across the back seat

And we're back to one of the reasons mine has to go!

[VXL V6]

Q: Should I buy an Omega Estate?

A: No

Would expect no less from a confirmed saloon addict

Well Mrs VXL V6 has an Omega Estate 

[chrisgixer]

I took my zafira to Wickes to buy a 6'6" x 2'6" door. Back seats flat no problem, I thought. Wrong. I had to push the drivers sest so far forward thast I was driving with the steering wheel digging into my chest, very ungainly/unsafe.
Meanwhile, a guy in a passat saloon drops his back seats, opens the boot and pops the door in easily.

Retard

Is300, door in, no problem.

And that's a small estate. More of a large hatchback really.

Although, most Estates are smaller than an omega estate.

[chrisgixer]

Q: Should I buy an Omega Estate?

A: No

Would expect no less from a confirmed saloon addict

Well Mrs VXL V6 has an Omega Estate 

Are they as loose as a cirtain Lazy admin suggests?

I fancy an estate one day.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I'll be getting rid of The Merc soon and so The Mig will become my daily drive once again!    but I will miss the practical side of the estate! 

[VXL V6]

Q: Should I buy an Omega Estate?

A: No

Would expect no less from a confirmed saloon addict

Well Mrs VXL V6 has an Omega Estate 

Are they as loose as a cirtain Lazy admin suggests?

I fancy an estate one day.

Can't really comment as it's on standard suspension with 225/55/16's, But then I've never particularly enjoyed throwing estates around (my dad always had estates due to his job) as they always feel too me as if they are just on the verge of letting go when you throw them round a corner.... (Both RWD and FWD). I also think the metal sheet under the parcel shelf on a saloon makes the rear end feel much more communicative and tightens it up.

Guess you need to try one. 

[chrisgixer]

Q: Should I buy an Omega Estate?

A: No

Would expect no less from a confirmed saloon addict

Well Mrs VXL V6 has an Omega Estate 

Are they as loose as a cirtain Lazy admin suggests?

I fancy an estate one day.

Can't really comment as it's on standard suspension with 225/55/16's, But then I've never particularly enjoyed throwing estates around (my dad always had estates due to his job) as they always feel too me as if they are just on the verge of letting go when you throw them round a corner.... (Both RWD and FWD). I also think the metal sheet under the parcel shelf on a saloon makes the rear end feel much more communicative and tightens it up.

Guess you need to try one. 

Tried Bod dents for short spin. (now Jimbobs)

Thought it was ok although I didn't push it obviously, I was busy looking for tramlines as its an mv6.

I always imagined them to be over sprung when unloaded, but I didn't get that feeling from it.

[Keith ABS]

Looking at letting my estate go later this year. Got to do "tug and taxi" for ABS at the NEC this year first though, unless a tempting offer comes along.
Keith B

[TheBoy]

Yes, all very well, but someone, namely TB put a bloody great big lpg tank across the back seat

I did it twice

[chrisgixer]

Actually yes, I drove ex Taxi Als estate as well. We did have a slight rear end issue in that.

[symes]

I got the shed Estate version and lpg tank in spare wheel well-smaller than monster tank that was behind rear seats-whoever put that in was a w******* Might as well have had a saloon However now got all the space i need-ok only got 100 ish mile range but plenty of lpg stations about.
Saloon is pointless for me-had a few in past but wouldnt have one now for free in any engine size---well could rip out lump for table before scrap rest though--as thats what saloons are worth----break all really IMHO

[tunnie]

I got the shed Estate version and lpg tank in spare wheel well-smaller than monster tank that was behind rear seats-whoever put that in was a w******* Might as well have had a saloon However now got all the space i need-ok only got 100 ish mile range but plenty of lpg stations about.
Saloon is pointless for me-had a few in past but wouldnt have one now for free in any engine size---well could rip out lump for table before scrap rest though--as thats what saloons are worth----break all really IMHO

 

I could not live with that, it's 150 odd miles on run to MrsT's parents. My old bike had 100 mile range, felt I was always looking for fuel 

[05omegav6]

Actually yes, I drove ex Taxi Als estate as well. We did have a slight rear end issue in that.

Wasn't  that Joshs' one, or my tother one Totally lost track

Although, mine did get a bit frisky last time you were in it iirc

Don't think TB had much of an issue with the handling when he drove it... and he was trying hard enough to get bits of the front treads to come off (they were down to 2mm though )

[Kevin Wood]

The issue I have with estates is noise. All that empty space behind you does tend to accentuate the road noise and rattles, etc. For the number of times I need the load area, it's not worth living with IMHO. For when I do need to space, I've got a trailer.