The washing machine test.

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Burgundyben

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Hi

The washing machine test of a car is - can I go to the local shop selling white goods, buy a washing machine, bung it in the back of the car and drive home?

Does an Estoura pass the washing machine test?

Thanks
 
only if its a half width washing machine.... for children.... really i dont think they're much more practical than the saloon.
 
rockdemon said:
only if its a half width washing machine.... for children.... really i dont think they're much more practical than the saloon.
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Thanks, I suspected as much. I've still got half an eye open for one. I see one on ebay asking £8k.
 
People seem to buy a car on the basis they might need to move something once a year. I find that few estate cars match the versatility of a roof rack. 75kg load limit is fine for a large washing machine.

Ironically I've found my Jetta saloon more "practical" than the Golf hatchback as it can accommodate longer loads. As well as cheaper.
 
PeterZRH said:
People seem to buy a car on the basis they might need to move something once a year. I find that few estate cars match the versatility of a roof rack. 75kg load limit is fine for a large washing machine.

Ironically I've found my Jetta saloon more "practical" than the Golf hatchback as it can accommodate longer loads. As well as cheaper.
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that's assuming of course u can lift 75 kg above your shoulders rather than just into the boot. I personally have an estate car as my daily and wouldn't be without it. I can put what I like in it and with in a few seconds can remove the seats and turn it into a van with the only limiting factor being the width and height of the car.

coop
 
I'd love an Estoura. Can't be many estate cars in which the key to its appeal is it completely misses the point of an estate car. :D
 
I had Saab 900 hatchback and it was cavernous! I even moved a futon in it without a problem. We have a 20 year old Saab convertible now that we sometimes pretend is a pickup truck.
 
Wife and I went to an auction in the Model A Ford that we had at the time. Bought two T.V. sets, twin tub washing machine and some sundries. The car was a two-door (Tudor) model. I unbolted the passenger bucket seat. Wife sat on the rear seat, cuddled to one t.v. and the removed front seat, the washing machine went where the seat had been, and the other T.V. on the luggage rack on the back. Various other items were fitted in where possible. Model A's had no boot to use.
 
I moved house in a sunbeam alpine. Remove the boot lid and hey presto a mini pickup great for moving potted plants! Underated car. Move civilised than an MGB, more comfortable, more practical and a far better engine. However somewhat feminine or perhaps effeminate image.
 
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