On Sun, 2 Jan 2005 14:28:31 +0000, Paul Giverin
wrote:

In message , Kat
writes

So I'm looking for a hatchback (around 10 years old) for £1500 or so,
that is:

(a) reliable
(b) cheap to run
(c) cheap to repair
(d) easy to get spares for
(e) good acceleration (4x4 would be great, espec. for wet roads)
(f) handles really well on bends and in crosswinds
(g) takes large objects
(h) won't give me me a bad back! (seats with good small-of-back
support)

Any suggestions?

A TARDIS?

I'm not sure I'd agree with your point about some hatches being bigger
inside than their equivalent estate versions.

I didn't say that. Read again.

I'd say a Mondeo would be ideal but I'd consider the estate. The Mondeo
is particularly comfortable with excellent seats.

Yes - that's a possibility. Thanks

K