Which Large Estate?

gingerdad

I currently have a Mondeo Ghia Estate and it is due to be changed in the new year. The question is which new estate should i go for. I have been looking at the VW Passatt and the Peugeot 407SW... but just wondering if any one has run either and what are there thoughts, have already discounted the Saab 93.

or any other suggestions, what i order will be partly based on what leasing offers are around when we order.

Regards

GD

philhuff

It divides opinion, but the Vauxhall Vectra is a finer car than many people give credit for, and the estate version should certainly qualify as big. However, as with a Mondeo or 407, depreciation will be frightening, and that will likely hurt the lease offers available. Likewise, the Toyota Avensis.

SAAB are throwing money at 9-5's, and they'll certainly fit your needs, while Volvo V70 would probably also do the job you need. There's a good £3-4k available off both the SAAB and Volvo.

As a slightly off-centre option, how about a new Rover 75 / MG ZT estate? There's still a few kicking about, and you get an awful lot of metal for your money.

Sadly, I'm not as up to speed on lease plans as I'd like as I'm an outright purchase kind of guy myself, but hopefully there's at least some ideas for you there.

Fleago

If you're looking at the Passat, why not think about the Skoda Octavia Estate? I love mine and have no complaints about it whatsoever.

Hintza

There are some good lease plans around just now on Saab 9-3's (maybe not big enough) but worth a look.

here is an example:- http://www.tilsungroup.com/~sa_webapp/run.asp?page=917

vansboy

If you like the Mondeo, check out a Mazda 6 - it's really a been a test bed, for the new Mondeo available soon.

& as you seem to like high spec, depending on your budget, think of the £27,000ish Chrysler 300 - this WILL have a good residual value, initially, as it's a new model - so leasing figures will run accordingly.

As mentioned, the Vectra - really a Saab underneath, is more than an average car, these days!

VB

moonrakerz

Why change to another model ? The (TDCI) Mondeo is still the best in its class.

chainguy

I have a 2 month old passat TDi 140bhp estate with the DSG box.

Such a good car, and I used to make my living in the car trade, so feel qualified to talk.

You will not be dissapointed. If you want a full rundown on it, just say.

Murphy_The_Cat

GingerDad if you're looking for a LARGE estate, they don't come much larger than a C5 Estate - & if you plump for a 2 year old car they're disgustingly cheap.

Do you have a budget in mind ?

MTC

chainguy

Yeah, there's a reason why there so cheap...

If you get one, taste the coffee in the Citroen garage when your in before you sign on the line. if you like it, go ahead.

You'll drink a lot of that coffee in the months to come.

moonrakerz

chainguy wrote:

Yeah, there's a reason why there so cheap...

If you get one, taste the coffee in the Citroen garage when your in before you sign on the line. if you like it, go ahead.

You'll drink a lot of that coffee in the months to come.

Take a flask with you to drink in the recovery truck - when it won't start - again !

cheekymole

I'd agree with Fleago, Octavia Estate is my choice too