On Tue, 28 Dec 2004 02:49:15 +0000, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:


Merc is good for general build quality,

BMW the best drive.

Best drive in what way? Pray expand...

Jaguar X-type the best comfort level.

Volvo the biggest load space.

But all are reasonably good really.

Subaru can be stunningly good on corners..:-)

I'm attracted to the Subaru - partly because I've never had one, and
they aren't common, but chiefly because of the reported performance
and handling and 4WD. Concerened about the spares situation though...
Probably hard to find them in scrap yards, yes?

K