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[aaronjb]

Having been in it, I'd take Al up on the Merc.

[chrisgixer]

Having been in it, I'd take Al up on the Merc.

Very tidy

[DrAndyB]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201502171014912/sort/default/usedcars/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/radius/1500/page/1/model/turbo_r/postcode/ch662xb/make/bentley?logcode=p

MPG maybe a "Tad" on the thursty side but LOADS of room as its the LWB and 0-60 in claimed 7.2 secs 

[Taxi_Driver]

What about an Octavia/Superb diesel VRS Estate......My Octavia is 170bhp on a 58 plate....but I believe the newer shape ones, which I like even better....are 180bhp and mine aint no slowcoach 

About 195k on it now.....and apart from service items not given any trouble 

Just don't go running over any pheasants in it 

[Crazycarzowner]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201502171014912/sort/default/usedcars/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/radius/1500/page/1/model/turbo_r/postcode/ch662xb/make/bentley?logcode=p

MPG maybe a "Tad" on the thursty side but LOADS of room as its the LWB and 0-60 in claimed 7.2 secs 

Could you just imagine me turning in for work driving that??? 

[RossPhim]

I'm a bit biased here, but have a go in a Mondeo. 
Some are boring, but look for a TXS model.....nice firm ride, good on the road, loads of toys, and if you go for the 2.2 TDCi then they come in either 175 or 200PS models with shed loads of torque.
If you were a bit closer you could have a shot in mine! 

[Marks DTM Calib]

Antaras are crap and the Insignia hatch has no room in the rear.

Mercs and VAG are suffering reliability issues in these modern times plus the Passat is about as interesting as a hearing aid (and under steers like a git unless AWD).

Does not leave much sadly.....cars are all a bit bland these days.#

Mondeo is a good drive but, they do tend to fall apart and the engine is far from issue free.

[05omegav6]

Insignia Estate is much better on rear headroom than the hatch

Found the E Class to be heavy on brake pads, but it has a gvw of over 2.5t. Drives/handles as well as a sorted Omega, and the only issue I had was a pair of ball joints at 75k miles. Largest estate car on the market too

[Andy B]

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Found the E Class  .... but it has a gvw of over 2.5t. ....

My R Class is 'only' 2300kg 

[05omegav6]

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Found the E Class  .... but it has a gvw of over 2.5t. ....

My R Class is 'only' 2300kg 

Must be all the Aluminum

[jimbobmccoy]

I'm 5 months in to driving a yeti. Not really had anything but good things to say about it so far.
it just does everything well, looks a bit funny though.
There's a 170hp diesel, and 4x4 options and while the boot isn't the biggest, it gets huge by playing with the rear seats (adjustable as the front-recline and slide back/forward, collapse and also remove fully)
Lovely driving position, just high enough to avoid dazzling headlights. Handles well, very un 4x4 like. Avoid the satnav-it takes up the space the amp on the lower, but better sounding specced models have. 

[Crazycarzowner]

Anyone got opinions on the Volvo XC90??? Looking at the D5, although we used to use the T5's at work & they were bombproof, I don't know much about these 

[05omegav6]

If chipped headgasket becomes a service item... Not all are 4x4 either

[Crazycarzowner]

If chipped headgasket becomes a service item

That's one thing I do know Al, (I'd forgot about that) we got a few of the V70D's with the same engine on test & after a 'spirited' drive chucked the keys at the mechanics & made a swift exit as said car sat with steam smoldering out from under the bonnet. 

[05omegav6]

If chipped headgasket becomes a service item

That's one thing I do know Al, (I'd forgot about that) we got a few of the V70D's with the same engine on test & after a 'spirited' drive chucked the keys at the mechanics & made a swift exit as said car sat with steam smoldering out from under the bonnet. 

Every 50k

New Volvos have 150k mile warranties so will last their three year pre austerity life expectancy