estate vs saloon?

jungle-jim · Post by **jungle-jim** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:09 pm

With an option to get performance cars in both body types.... is there a massive difference in performance/ handling?
Anyone owned both types and used on track?

Impreza
legacy
volvo 850 T5
Mitsubishi legnum/galant
skyline/stagea R33?
M3
M5

RX7 · Post by **RX7** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:02 pm

What is your preference though Jimbo ? Is it to have the convenience of an estate ?

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:08 pm

One would presume that a "special" estate like an RS4 or 6 might be as dynamic as a saloon.
The only issue is that most fast estates weigh more and thus have compromised dynamics to some extent.
I know from the days with the T5 estate that many many owners rated them round tracks and the'Ring, but to answer your question, I have nt had both nor had them on a track.

jungle-jim · Post by **jungle-jim** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 10:36 pm

I wouldnt say i had a preference? Some cars look nice as estates?
I am looking at getting an impreza and i like both but will probably steer towards a saloon.

Just thought about performance buses as alternatives?

Its more discussed hard top over soft top usually.

Just interested if estates more more stiffer with moderate weight increase and practicality?

I should of thought about RS4 and avant... not like i have an audi deerr lol

russ979 · Post by **russ979** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:42 am

With regards to the scooby thing, Personally i dont think there is anything between them? Mine is a wagon and Harry`s is a saloon. Ive driven both on track on the same day. I think the difference is how far you want to go with the mods? Harry`s is more road refinded than mine because thats what he needs. The only real negative i can think of with a wagon other than personal taiste is if you do strip it out it can get bloody "boomy" inside.
I like estates for the extra Q car appeal. I guess the old 850 touring cars have a lot to answer for.

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:16 am

Legnum VR4 = fast, great handling, uncommon and practical.

jungle-jim · Post by **jungle-jim** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:32 am

Agreed... but not much tuning possibilities does look sexy in estate form

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 12:06 pm

There should still be a decent amount of tuning to be had since it's the same power plant as the GTO's - Granted, doubt it would be cheap.

RX7 · Post by **RX7** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 12:23 pm

I remember Beanpotters Impreza Wagon being remarkably quick. I think I'd be more interested in a Wagon as its more practical and the ability to be modded similarly to the saloon. Plus Impreza Saloons are driven by numpties now, the Wagons arent (bar Russ!!

).

Isnt the Skyline a 'coupe' rather than a saloon and I dont think you can get R33 versions, arent they R34s ? Or if there is one of the same age it doesnt look like an R33 from the front.

Its a shame we dont get the Evo estates as they look ace !!

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 12:51 pm

There was a R33GTR 4 door Gareth.