Help with car choices

[sooty]

Hey guys, just wanting to utilise the minds of many and get some suggestions for cars for mum.
Originally she was looking at getting a golf wagon, put our order in 4 weeks ago and it hasn't even started being made yet, and won't be here until mid september so the order is being cancelled.

Essentially looking to spend around the $40k mark, something like a golf wagon but here's the killer, can't be Japanese (to do with mum's moral standing)

so far the only things I can think of are:
skoda Octavia wagon
Hyundai i30 wagon
Volvo s40 wagon (pushing the budget a tad)
Renault laguna wagon
peugeout 308 touring
any ideas are welcome!

[Shay]

fiat?
renault?

or they too small?

[sooty]

Hmmm Renault Laguna estate isn't too bad at all, thanks, will add it to the list

[DIXIE]

does it have to be european?

[sooty]

does it have to be european?

Just not Japanese. Nothing from Holden, nothing from ford

[DIXIE]

so yes, it has to be european! lol

i was gonna suggest an SS wagon :P

[gmonkey]

Um tough one for sure! Has to be brand new or 2nd hand market allowed? Has to be wagon aswell?

[gmonkey]

I know it's ford but there's a diesel mondeo wagon coming out this year

[Shay]

new cerato?
theyt look real good, cant vouch for the quality tho.

and i was thinking more megane than leguna

[sooty]

Can be Korean lol, hence the i30.

And brenton, brand new, preferably really green, so normally an oiler, also forgot to mention it has to be auto, def wants a wagon too

[gmonkey]

Citreon c4 Picasso or pt cruiser (shitbox) Or dodge nitro or BMW x1

[MatsHolden]

Hmmm Renault Laguna estate isn't too bad at all, thanks, will add it to the list

If your mum has an issue with Jap cars then you might want to remove Renault from the list considering the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Depending how thingy she is about it.

[sooty]

If your mum has an issue with Jap cars then you might want to remove Renault from the list considering the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Depending how thingy she is about it.

What she doesn't know can't hurt her :lol:

[MatsHolden]

What she doesn't know can't hurt her :lol:

haha got ya.

[Shay]

is it all jap, or just some?

cos most of the jap brands make really really solid cars...

esp. mazda and honda.

[sooty]

is it all jap, or just some?

cos most of the jap brands make really really solid cars...

esp. mazda and honda.

All jap, it's not the car brands themselves, she just refuses to buy anything from japan due to the whole whaling deal

[Shay]

All jap, it's not the car brands themselves, she just refuses to buy anything from japan due to the whole whaling deal

lol, so wheres your TV from?

[ChrisMaz]

Saab?

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8223554&__Qpb=true&Cr=0&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294963609% 204294963571%204294792836&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=10&__sid=1282CD42D936

Awesome looking wagooons. And its a diesel

[gmonkey]

ahhaha :p i think u need to talk her into jap if she wants a wagon...


subaru liberty wagon or mazda 6 wagon if you can... just tell her subaru is owned by yanks now ;)



other than that it just leaves u french cars which feel CHEAP inside.. only one i like is the Pug 308 or 407 (bit pricey but) wagon


http://carpoint.ninemsn.com.au/car-research/details.aspx?PriceTo=3029&__Qpb=true&Cr=10&R=544301&__Ns=p_Year_String|1||p_Make_String|0||p_Family_St ring|0&SearchAction=N&__N=2994+3052++3029&silo=1305&seot=1&__Nne=15&__No=150&trecs=9052&__sid=1282CCBBCDC0

http://carpoint.ninemsn.com.au/car-research/details.aspx?PriceTo=3029&__Qpb=true&Cr=3&R=544311&__Ns=p_Year_String|1||p_Make_String|0||p_Family_St ring|0&SearchAction=N&__N=2994+3052++3029&silo=1305&seot=1&__Nne=15&__No=165&trecs=9052&__sid=1282CCBBCDC0

but... end of the day out of the options id take the skoda octavia (NOT THE ROOMSTER!) or stick with the golf

also the volvo is the V50



JUST REALISED... u say ur having trouble getting a golf wagon what about the passat??? standard 1.8 $40k

[gmonkey]

germans killed jews.... french are well french and yanks are dumb.. so that leaves u the with..... kia/hyundia but then theyre korean and thats too close to north korea and yeh...

[ChrisMaz]

Tell her to import an Insignia Wagon.

[liam]

Pug 308 would be my choice, a passat would be nice too

[JohnBu]

Skoda Octavia rs wagon.

I'll go the petrol, over the diesel but the diesel is a good one.

[gmonkey]

If u can go jap...

SUZUKI KIZASHI
http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/2008_ny_auto_show_suzuki_kizashi_3_image003.jpg http://www.cochesadictos.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/suzuki-kizashi-at-01.jpg
comes out this year in a wagon aswell. Looks awesome for a Suzuki IMO shame the name is so jap

[Wraith]

Hey guys, just wanting to utilise the minds of many and get some suggestions for cars for mum.
Originally she was looking at getting a golf wagon, put our order in 4 weeks ago and it hasn't even started being made yet, and won't be here until mid september so the order is being cancelled.

Essentially looking to spend around the $40k mark, something like a golf wagon but here's the killer, can't be Japanese (to do with mum's moral standing)

so far the only things I can think of are:
skoda Octavia wagon
Hyundai i30 wagon
Volvo s40 wagon (pushing the budget a tad)
Renault laguna wagon
peugeout 308 touring
any ideas are welcome!

From the above, it sounds like she really liked the Golf wagon...

My 2 cents, if she's not in a hurry and like the Golf wagon over anything else, just leave the above order alone and wait for the Golf !!!

Time flies, before you know it, it'll be september and she'll feel like it was 40k well spent if the Golf was her 1st choice ;)

[sooty]

From the above, it sounds like she really liked the Golf wagon...

My 2 cents, if she's not in a hurry and like the Golf wagon over anything else, just leave the above order alone and wait for the Golf !!!

Time flies, before you know it, it'll be september and she'll feel like it was 40k well spent if the Golf was her 1st choice ;)

only problem with that is the lease on the current car ends in June, so september isn't really a viable option as it plays with finances something chronic.

[gmonkey]

go to the dealer check what cars they got on the floor look for a passat wagon and offer 40k flat here and now for the base line + auto (if they got one on the floor :p) same engine as the golf but bigger car, so will feel sluggish compared but will be a nicer car to live with every day id think

[Neeko]

i30 from me. great car

[hazrd]

only problem with that is the lease on the current car ends in June, so september isn't really a viable option as it plays with finances something chronic.

so theres not ONE for sale in aus at all??
coz they really are nice

also what about the passat wagon? (as per brenton earlier).. i know it doesnt compare but u have seen Petes R36 and thing is awesome :D even the TDi passat wagon is nice fa

[sooty]

so theres not ONE for sale in aus at all??
coz they really are nice



not in the spec or colour we're after.

[gmonkey]

so theres not ONE for sale in aus at all??
coz they really are nice

also what about the passat wagon? (as per brenton earlier).. i know it doesnt compare but u have seen Petes R36 and thing is awesome :D even the TDi passat wagon is nice fa

Would only be the bog standard 1.8 maybe dsg but more than likely just auto

[Vectracious]

if you're looking at the passat's brand new, the diesels might be just a bit out of price range (unless you can do a killer deal at your VW) dealer - otherwise I would definitely go the Octavia.

[JohnBu]

otherwise I would definitely go the Octavia.

Good choice Pete.

(see my comment above :D)

great value car for what is essentially a Golf GTI under the skin.. make sure you get the MY10 facelifted version, looks heaps better than the older one.

[gmonkey]

also octavia got topgear's #1 luxury car of 2009 award :p

[cdti]

I don't know how much a Renault Koleos is, but I have an X-Trail Diesel with the same engine and drivetrain, and it is an awesome engine, don't know what the auto is like, but the Koleos is available as a 2WD auto diesel. 110kW, 360Nm. Lots of spec, and mum can see a bit more over the traffic.

[GreyRex]

Good choice Pete.

(see my comment above :D)

great value car for what is essentially a Golf GTI under the skin.. make sure you get the MY10 facelifted version, looks heaps better than the older one.

+1

[JohnBu]

also octavia got topgear's #1 luxury car of 2009 award :p

jesus.... it's basically a Golf.

Sure you're not talking about the Superb?

[Vectracious]

Sure you're not talking about the Superb?

thats basically a Golf as well... :p

[JohnBu]

thats basically a Golf as well... :p

with a funky hatch/boot which will look very outdated in say, July.

[gmonkey]

Sorry was the superb their review stated how u could spend millions on a bentley but for the price the Octavia was just as good minus te badge for everyday luxury

[Calibrated]

I don't know how much a Renault Koleos is, but I have an X-Trail Diesel with the same engine and drivetrain, and it is an awesome engine, don't know what the auto is like, but the Koleos is available as a 2WD auto diesel. 110kW, 360Nm. Lots of spec, and mum can see a bit more over the traffic.
TS or TL?

gotten used to that clutch yet? its rather vicious. must say the ST-L and Ti are nicer to drive. what kind of economy are you getting from yours?

*im looking to buy a TS/TL when the audi sells.

[sooty]

Thanks for the help guys.... New car was bought today and the winner was....









Skoda Octavia RS wagon in the awesome blue, sunroof, Bluetooth, leather etc etc all for an awesome price :)
will post up pics when we pick it up in 2 weeks

[Vectracious]

Thanks for the help guys.... New car was bought today and the winner was....

Skoda Octavia RS wagon in the awesome blue, sunroof, Bluetooth, leather etc etc all for an awesome price :)
will post up pics when we pick it up in 2 weeks

awesome... bring it on a cruise - would love to see one in the flesh.

[sooty]

awesome... bring it on a cruise - would love to see one in the flesh.

Lol, I'd love to, but I won't be insured to drive it, let alone the fact mum would say something like 'over my dead body' lol.

[glider]

Congrats def one of the nicer looking cars around ATM

[hazrd]

vic OA cruise to Ains house....

[gmonkey]

congrats :)

[Wraith]

Congrats to your mum Ain :)

Maybe you might enherit it later on :p

[cdti]

TS or TL?

gotten used to that clutch yet? its rather vicious. must say the ST-L and Ti are nicer to drive. what kind of economy are you getting from yours?

*im looking to buy a TS/TL when the audi sells.
Sorry for the thread hijack Sooty...

TL, and yes, the clutch was vicious. The first drive in the carpark of the dealer when test driving I stalled it. It settles fine early.

Economy - over 40,000kms I've averaged 7.5l/100km (measured). I'm so happy with it, I've ordered another one as my company cars get changed every 40,000. I'm just waiting for it to arrive - black, TL (now has sat nav/DVD/reverse camera in the dash). Leather, big sunroof, comfy and goes well off road for what it is, apart from the back bumper which is a little long with a low lip and the plastic can get caught on stuff.

The auto on the X-Trail suffers from a de-tuned engine of 110kW/320Nm, with the manual at 127kW/360Nm, and a poorer fuel economy. I haven't found the fuel rail yet to see if the greenbox from the Astra fits, I'll have a look on the new one when it arrives.