Peugot!? Are you sure you're not a kiter
But seriously, if you're going to fold the seats down and carry minimal gear, any car you can afford would be fine.
Euro Car = $$$ upkeep.

owain said...
[br]I am looking to get a new (second hand) car so I can once again go windsurfing.

I have previously had Nissan Pulsars, 3 of them in fact and all N14 Hatches (1990 - 1995) which always fitted my gear inside. I just thw the front seat back and put the back seats down and my gear would fit in no problem.

I always carry minimal gear, 1 board (currently JP Freestyle 100L) and 2 sails.

Can anyone recommend cars that would be suitable ? I have never used roof racks before and it always seem easier to put all my gear inside the car. I am thinking of a Peugeot 307 but not sure if it will be big enough.

Cheers,
O

I would suggest a HZ wagon ,five speed V8 plenty of room for the gear and for the missus. Seriously, love them for the surf bus

Mark _australia said..

If you were happy with a Pulsar then you'd be happy with anything

I mean space wise




Commodore wagon? I geta lot more in my VX wagon than my fourby

Commodore wagon would be the best but I want something small as I live in the middle of the city and I also need to park it on the street.

Owain, it's time you learn to be a man and learn how to park a car.
Whinging about parking is for ladies.

paddymac said..
Subaru outback. AWD. Two boards, four sails, no problems. Great reliability and reasonable operating costs. Not too big, not too small... goldilocks!

So I guess given you last thread, you now have two Subaru Outbacks ???

www.autotrader.co.uk/cars/audi/rs6

Not possible in Australia though....

owain said..

I am looking to get a new (second hand) car so I can once again go windsurfing.

I have previously had Nissan Pulsars, 3 of them in fact and all N14 Hatches (1990 - 1995) which always fitted my gear inside. I just thew the front seat back and put the back seats down and my gear would fit in no problem.

I always carry minimal gear, 1 board (currently JP Freestyle 100L) and 2 sails.

Can anyone recommend cars that would be suitable ? I have never used roof racks before and it always seem easier to put all my gear inside the car. I am thinking of a Peugeot 307 but not sure if it will be big enough.

Cheers,
O

here mate , get one of these

I agree with D1. I had a Honda jazz I regularly fitted 3 boards 3 sails etc no problem (maximum width 65cm board maximum length was 2.7m) I have a now a hyundai diesel station wagon ( based on I believe the Peugeot 307 station wagon) more room lengthwise but had to remove back seat and headrest as front seat does not fold down far enough with back seat left in and it can only fit 2 boards. The Honda jazz was an earlier model where you could fit the nose of the first board under the dash I'm not sure if with newer versions this is possible.

dusta said..

owain said..

I am looking to get a new (second hand) car so I can once again go windsurfing.

I have previously had Nissan Pulsars, 3 of them in fact and all N14 Hatches (1990 - 1995) which always fitted my gear inside. I just thew the front seat back and put the back seats down and my gear would fit in no problem.

I always carry minimal gear, 1 board (currently JP Freestyle 100L) and 2 sails.

Can anyone recommend cars that would be suitable ? I have never used roof racks before and it always seem easier to put all my gear inside the car. I am thinking of a Peugeot 307 but not sure if it will be big enough.

Cheers,
O

here mate , get one of these

Never thought of a Jazz. Sounds like a possibility.

Do you know what size boards you were fitting inside of the car?

Road train is also not the worst idea either...

In a Commodore wagon I get 3 waveboards, 6 sails, 3 masts, a boom, a parts box and the Engel.
And still have the front seat available. Not really interested in what is possible with a 225cm board and 340 mast, with front seat and glovebox removed, and a piece of dowel to change radio stations.....I'd rather have what is ideal.

Like Hoop said - fk the parking, windsurfing is the priority.

3 choices - Commodore wagon, Delica, or diesel Hiace. Done.


(tongue in cheek a little so don't get too upset peeps)

But Mark, there's a certain cachet in getting away with the minimum. Nothing matches an N14 Pulsar, maybe you can find a fresh one. Or go one better. I spoke to a lady in the carpark just yesterday with a Daihatsu Copen. It was fitted with a towbar! A little beauty she said, didn't sound like she'd part with it.
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Daihatsu-Copen-2003/SSE-AD-2140375/?Cr=0

paddymac said..

Subaru outback. AWD. Two boards, four sails, no problems. Great reliability and reasonable operating costs. Not too big, not too small... goldilocks!

++1

Best purchase ever for me.

Easy fit 2 boards, 3 sails, booms, boxes of gear, esky etc inside with front passenger seat down.
If better half on board, then boards on roof racks with long gear up middle.

Bought an 06 Outback Premium couple of years back with 40k on clock for 21k.
Outstanding value and best for (my ) purpose.

Mobydisc said..

Wineman said..

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Bought an 06 Outback Premium couple of years back with 40k on clock for 21k.
Outstanding value and best for (my ) purpose.

Plus you car is much better looking than the new ones.

I'd recommend a Delica but stick clear of the diesels. You can import a ten year old Delica for about 10K from Japan. They are all petrol.

I agree, the new Outbacks are fugly, but a bit bigger than the older models and damn they have so much room on the inside. On a usual trip to Queens or Harrington I carry inside the car - 5 slalom sails (biggest an 8m and that takes up a lot of room), three masts, two booms, 3 slalom boards and a crate full of accessories and a wettub with wetsuits and harness in it, and still comfy to drive around and not too congested on the inside. Mind you if there is a passenger they have to sit behind me as all the gear loads on the passenger side.

On the trip to Sandy Point last year I had all of the above, + 3 wavesails, 2 wave masts and an extra few waveboards and a surfboard on the roof racks. Superbly built cars, no rattles after 2.5 years of owning and driving on harsh roads, and the diesel sips at around 6L/100klm. The engine hardly breaks up a sweat on the highway at 110 and I just leave it in 6th gear - up hills and all with the low down torque she has.

Love my outback. The looks used to scare me but now it has grown on me a little.

Toyota Hiace LWB.
Case closed.
Admin please lock this thread.

owain said..

I am looking to get a new (second hand) car so I can once again go windsurfing.

You're back!

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