What Car? Best Buys - Estates

Here's our pick of the best models on sale in every class, but you can find our full overview of new and used estates by clicking here.

1. Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Edge
Price £17,645 Target Price £16,343
Same great drive as the hatch, but even better looking - and it will shift a house.
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2. Skoda Octavia 1.6 FSI Classic Price £12,965 Target price £12,128 A well-built estate with a boot that expands to warehouse dimensions. What Car? Full Verdict

3. BMW 525d SE Price £32,865 Target Price £30,461 Diesel pulling power makes light work of all that cargo weight. What Car? Full Verdict

A different perspective
Citroen C52.0 HDI VTR
Price £19,840 Target Price £16,596
A vast rectangular boot, self-levelling supsension, and a strong diesel engine.
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Lifestyle choice
BMW 3 Series
Price £24,295 - £32,570
The same great drive as the saloon but with decent practicality as well.
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What Car? Group Test October '07
Ford Mondeo Honda Accord Vauxhall Vectra Volkswagen Passat
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