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Kaycee

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Estate versus Saloon
« on: 08 May 2008, 09:51:52 »
Hi all
Apologies if on wrong forum what is the difference between Elite Estate and Elite Saloon as one as popped up on ebay and fancy a estate but not sure if i will be disapointed
TIA
Robert
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Re: Estate versus Saloon
« Reply #1 on: 08 May 2008, 09:56:30 »
Well the estate has a square back and no boot unlike the saloon ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Estate versus Saloon
« Reply #2 on: 08 May 2008, 10:03:56 »
Same general spec - u can get more in an estate :-?
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Re: Estate versus Saloon
« Reply #3 on: 08 May 2008, 10:08:49 »
Think the olny thing you lose with an estate...is some sound quality
I think the bose speaker setup is better in the saloon than estate (both should be bose though)
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Re: Estate versus Saloon
« Reply #4 on: 08 May 2008, 10:10:38 »
Once you have an estate you will never go back to a saloon as they are just so versatile (You can even fit the lid of a Steinway grand piano in one), even the Queen drives one!
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Re: Estate versus Saloon
« Reply #5 on: 08 May 2008, 10:15:58 »
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Same general spec - u can get more in an estate :-?


Estate u get rear wash n wipe, but lose rear window blind from saloon.  Differences in exhaust system (not interchangable).  Bose sound ok in both.  Otherwise spec same, shape different.  
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Re: Estate versus Saloon
« Reply #6 on: 08 May 2008, 13:42:16 »
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Hi all
Apologies if on wrong forum what is the difference between Elite Estate and Elite Saloon as one as popped up on ebay and fancy a estate but not sure if i will be disapointed
TIA
Robert

The rear seats in the estate are not as comfy..
Bit more noise on the estate due to the open back
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Re: Estate versus Saloon
« Reply #7 on: 08 May 2008, 13:50:54 »
Bose is not as good in the estate and its a bit noisier due to the backend being open.
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Re: Estate versus Saloon
« Reply #8 on: 08 May 2008, 14:01:41 »
If you are a Serial Killer, then the Estate is best as you can get at least 9 bodies in there without having to get out the chainsaw ::)
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Re: Estate versus Saloon
« Reply #9 on: 08 May 2008, 14:05:31 »
I took an old bed to the dump in my Estate at the weekend - and still managed to close the tailgate.   8-)

Go for the estate!
(they look better too  ;) )
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Re: Estate versus Saloon
« Reply #10 on: 08 May 2008, 14:50:25 »
i have an elite estate
cant comment on the seats as i dont sit in them
sound from the bose system is fantastic
better space for carrying large loads (inc mother inlaw)
look nice for the size of the car
all equipment is the same apart from the rear blind but you get a rear wash wipe:)
« Last Edit: 08 May 2008, 14:55:29 by thelofty »
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Re: Estate versus Saloon
« Reply #11 on: 08 May 2008, 16:27:33 »
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cant comment on the seats as i dont sit in them

Where do you sit then :-)
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Re: Estate versus Saloon
« Reply #12 on: 08 May 2008, 16:39:02 »
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cant comment on the seats as i dont sit in them

Where do you sit then :-)



The rear seats in the estate are not as comfy..
Bit more noise on the estate due to the open back [/quote]


in the front  :y
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Re: Estate versus Saloon
« Reply #13 on: 08 May 2008, 20:37:08 »
The great feature of an estate is with the back seats down you have an instant bed....great for a dirty afternoon....saves a fortune on hotel rooms! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
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Re: Estate versus Saloon
« Reply #14 on: 08 May 2008, 20:46:13 »
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Hi all
Apologies if on wrong forum what is the difference between Elite Estate and Elite Saloon as one as popped up on ebay and fancy a estate but not sure if i will be disapointed
TIA
Robert

Do bear in mind you must of a certain age to own an estate. You must have 2/3 kids, 1 labrador. I believe pipe/slippers/hat are optional  ;D

Mike
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