So - the forum has rambled - discussed to date are:
Hot: Nissan Primera, Toyota Carina E, another Pug 406, Citroen C5, Toyota Avensis, Ford Mondeo, Skoda Octavia, Citroen Xantia,
Not: Mitsubishi Carisma, Chrysler Neon, Alfa 156, (Sob!) Vauxhall Vectra, Saab 9-3.
Any others capable to taking me for 280 mile trips to work in comfort & economy, anyone? (Manyal gears, no A/C, the cheaper & more reliable the better, not a turbo or something too exotic)
Artie