I have an idea what my next car will be if I can find one in black or very dark grey.
A Volvo 740 or 760 Turbo diesel Saloon. Saloon because they are cheaper than the wagons.
740 because they are fairly comfy, bricklike Diesel for economy (and the bio/veg fuel options) Turbo so I can still play with tuning. RWD because I miss it.So, I know the main difference between the 740 and 760 diesels is the intercooler or lack of. But what is the VAG LT TD van engine like for longevity and performance? I know it will be nice simple mechanical injection, but that can still be tuned.
Quite fancy playing with the "Science" of biodiesel from scrap chip fat making. And if you use the right stuff you can even sell the glycerine to craft type natural soap makers. How tricky is it to get the hazardous waste licence needed to collect it? The conversion, re-esterfying and washing process is fairly quick nowadays. And the Duty situation isn't as scary as it sounds.