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[TheBoy]

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.

My thoughts exactly, plus the compromised handling partly due to suspension being geared for load...

[MaxV6]

noise is dealt with by closing the load area cover, and leaving a big heavy blanket deliberately messed up in the boot (assuming boot is empty)

seriously,  it;s REALLY not that bad.....   and i'm a noise freak.....   (practical acoustics engineering = the blanket)

[MaxV6]

solution 2....    carry a load....    but make sure it's tied down!!!!

[05omegav6]

solution 2....    carry a load....    but make sure it's tied down!!!!

Pish

That's why I have a genuine Vauxhall metal mesh guard just like the roll up version, but welded steel

As for noise, you have a stereo TB, use it

[Mr.OmegaMan]

They just don't feel as nice the Estates, Saloons are more cosy and feel more secure. Feel like your driving a greenhouse with an estate 

Most likely a short term fix but i found silicone spray to be very useful in curing noises such as rattling door pins and helping lazy seatbelts to pull back faster, 5 weeks in my door pins are still silent  Might work on other noisy trim  , Just wish the stuff would have worked on my buzzing front centre air vents which are driving me crazy, Awaiting for yet more air vents to be delivered

[Rods2]

This would be ideal for your storage requirements and when you feed your hamsters beans again, the bodywork will do little damage to the surroundings. 

Handling may not be up to your spirited driving, but the protruding chrome door protectors handles are there for a good reason. 

[Rods2]

Ideal storage vehicle until you rebuild your garage 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2446535/Driving-neighbours-crazy-Military-enthusiast-keeps-replica-World-War-One-tank-outside-house.html