On Sun, 02 Jan 2005 14:13:50 GMT, (Kat) wrote:


After starting the recent thread about small vans that can carry 8x4
sheets, thanks to the many helpful suggestions and insights, I
conclude that what I probably want is a reasonable-sized hatchback
that will take 8x4 sheets on a roof rack.


Not exactly what you were asking for, but Citroen Berlingo MPVs aren't
bad. Very car like to drive, but with bags of room with the back seats
right down. Most of the body is galvanised, so few corrosion problems,
the 1.6i petrol is 'fairly' nippy, or the diesel 1.9 if you want
economy. Even Jeremy Clarkson raved about them, and sent sales soaring
aiui.