Me & my dog Brodie.......

Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

need a new car.

Well, a second hand car up to about £3000.

My Alfa sportwagon is on its last legs, terminal electrical problems (bloody Italian crap Laughing

) so I need a new car. It needs to be an estate type with a low back door so my elderly GSD can get in and out easily.

I like big cars, preferably with a bit of get up and go (my Alfa was a 2.5litre)

Has anyone got any suggestions for something reliable that fits these criteria and isn't an absolute boor to drive!

Karma

for some good ideas!
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sulphur · Trackday Trickster Joined: 01 Oct 2010 Karma :

Mondeo ST220 Estate, or an ST Tdci if you can find one in your budget. I think they look awesome.

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Paivi · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Sep 2005 Karma :

Wot, no pic of Brodie? Confused

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MORTON · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 18 Aug 2011 Karma :

another for Mondy estate if you have dog you can get ramps now

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Paris2 · Nearly there... Joined: 10 Apr 2011 Karma :

Audi A6 Avant?

A nice big comfy estate with some get up and go if you get the right model. If you get the quattro I believe their rear ends are quite low (lowered suspension), never owned one so not too sure.
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Paivi · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Sep 2005 Karma :

Goodlooking doggie. Ramp wouldn't be a bad idea, as GSDs are prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, so reducing the distance to ground, especially from a standing start would help him.
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calyx · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Dec 2008 Karma :

Get him a Citroen C8. He'll love it.
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pits · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Karma :

E39 5 series Tourer.

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Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

What about an old shape VW Passat if you can find one with the right mileage?

eg...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Passat-1-9TDI-PD-130-bhp-SE-/160709977136?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item256b0fa430

base · Trackday Trickster Joined: 09 Nov 2004 Karma :

I have always had a soft spot for the old shape SUBARU Impreza Turbo Estates, I would be looking for unmolested examples, a friend has one something like 150k on the clock and has no issues, he uses it as his winter driving hack,

tsmith · Traffic Copper Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Karma :

my GSD is 10 now and she's stiffening up a bit - the hips are usually the first things to go. Got a nice grey muzzle

She loves going out in the car though - Audi A4 1.6. Doggie guard in the back and she has the boot all to herself.

She needs help climbing in now, one of these does the trick:

https://www.autopartsuk2.com/pet-gear-travel-lite-tri-fold-19641.html

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GF-91 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 14 Apr 2011 Karma :

BMW X5?
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