Quote from: Binary Shadowmedium sized wagon lol.. id call that large over here

Anything short of a Volvo estate, including a Rolls Royce, would be considered compact in the US. The volvo just might stretch into medium car status.

There used to be cartoons of huge saloons with small cars as lifeboats hanging off the rear or sides. There was also one of a garage attendant asking the driver to switch off the engine as it was gaining on him.

An estate? Why???

why not?

4 - 5 door min, and i like the look of the legacy and its different, every cock has an impreza these days

Quote from: sdpAn estate? Why???

It gives you room in the back for a bed, just black the windows, make sure the springs are well damped and off you go...

pmsl

heres that s14a, tis a sexy beast

Price on that 200sx ?!

Theres a legacy GT wagon round the corner from me on sale for Ã,£2k

Jaimz

he wants Ã,£4500

QuoteNissan 200SX Touring - Feb 98
Manual
Damson, All usual Touring spec, i.e leather, A/C, CD, etc
Ultimate 200SX private plate "J.200SX.L" been valued between 4-500 pounds

Only running subtle mods
Apex type 2 FMIC
Apex 3" Turbo back exhaust system with de-cat silencer including apexi new style manifold and turbo elebo all gasgets changed including braided oil and water feads
Uprated fuel pump and plugs
Apexi air filter with apex air box
Apex boost valve
Bailey DV
Boost gauge
Fully soundproofed
Poly T/C bushes
kyb adjustable shocks with tein springs
17 inch rota torques with very good rubber
just had a service to

rev 3+ MR2 turbo

I dont see why you want a huge estate either, get yourself a nice looking car for a change instead of boats with big engines.

That s14a would have my pants wet if it wasnt in marooooon.

No Toy Cars yet you dont want FWD?

Surely the majority of cars being FWD gives some clue as to what is more sensible?

To me you dont need anything other than FWD unless you want a sports car, an off-roader, or load-pulling ability maybe? And do you really need any of those things?

Range Rover is a bit wacky too unless youre a farmer.

You only need 4WD if you are going off road or travelling very fast. To compensate they use more fuel. RWD gives you a compromise, more acceleration at the cost of a longer drivetrain. The handling is also different from a front wheel drive. RWD is better if you are going to be towing or carrying loads up hill.

Quote from: SeriousYou only need 4WD if you are going off road or travelling very fast. To compensate they use more fuel. RWD gives you a compromise, more acceleration at the cost of a longer drivetrain. The handling is also different from a front wheel drive. RWD is better if you are going to be towing or carrying loads up hill.

You cant really say that as a fact.

Some people see 4WD as Standard, others FWD or RWD. A friend of myn swears by RWD, thinks that nothing beats it. Its all a self opinion. Only thing I dislike about his idea of a 4x4, I hate 4x4s with a passion Land Rovers, Discoverys the lot! They are death traps to other road users!

I had FWD and lived with it untill 4x4 calibra.. now thats back in FWD im hateing it and pulling away or out of junctions with FWD is crap!

can get plenty of normal cars in RWD if you like BMWs and all subarus are 4x4 along with loads of other stuff.. if i was after a coupe id have looked at the 200sx as i drove one last summer and enjoyed it enough. Id also be looking at GTOs and supras

But im looking for 4 or 5 door cars that aint FWD for less than 6k and yes theres plenty of off road haters but iv always liked the range rovers.. but then im not decided anyway so could be seen in a BMW or subaru

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Quote from: SeriousYou only need 4WD if you are going off road or travelling very fast. To compensate they use more fuel. RWD gives you a compromise, more acceleration at the cost of a longer drivetrain. The handling is also different from a front wheel drive. RWD is better if you are going to be towing or carrying loads up hill.

You cant really say that as a fact.

Some people see 4WD as Standard, others FWD or RWD. A friend of myn swears by RWD, thinks that nothing beats it. Its all a self opinion. Only thing I dislike about his idea of a 4x4, I hate 4x4s with a passion Land Rovers, Discoverys the lot! They are death traps to other road users!

Which bit cant I say as a fact?

4WD gives you a little better traction when accelerating, RWD gives you some advantage and FWD gives you none.

I posted an article a few months back that proved Discoverys were less safe than people carriers and more expensive to run. Most are still built on older technology.