On Tue, 28 Dec 2004 03:01:01 +0000, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:

John Rumm wrote:

Kat wrote:

That may be the answer. Thanks. Anyone recommend an estate car that
accelerates fast, is reliable, cheap to run, comfortable, handles well
on corners and in crosswinds, has a good bit of carrying space, and
doesn't go rusty around the sills? I don't want much eh? ;-)


If you can find one, the estate version of what I have ;-)

Subaru Legacy 2.0 4 CAM Turbo. There were only a few hundred official UK
spec models ever built (they had to sell 5000 world wide, to qualify it
for entry into the rallies), but a good proportion of them are atill about.

Does all you require, alothough a little fond of the jungle juice if you
get too keen with the right foot! Unassuming shape, permenant four wheel
drive with viscous coupling diffs, and Sierra Cosworth style
performance. Basically it has a break, clutch, and a smile pedal!

(Grey imports of newer versions are more easily available including the
twin turbo version, but that will cost you more in insurance).

I can second this. Bro in law has one and its a hell of a car. Can be
found awful cheep.

Spares might be a problem though, if only a few hundred entered the
UK, yes?

K