Ive allways tended to have a second motor for the dogs, allways used to have vans. But in todays climate I think they cause to much suspicion driving around at daft o, clock. Had quite a few estates, had a few astra estates and allways been good, last was one was a 1.7cdti and was very cheap to run on derv. Another decent one was a volvo diesel v40, was bombproof and good on derv too. Had a subaru forester, cracking car but very thirsty on petrol. After reading this thread the mazda 6 diesel estates sound worth a punt and right money, any mechanic's on here can give there views on them ? I o