Well I bought an Impreza GX in the end, went up past Hadrian's wall to collect it and drove it over 300 miles all the way back to London with no trouble. It's far more fun to drive than I expected, a little thirsty though!
I did that when I bought my E34. Picked it up just before sunset and got back in time to watch sunrise in Finsbury Park.
The drive was brilliant. I just couldn't get over how something that felt so at home at triple figures on the motorway could also feel so nimble on the B roads.
Well I bought an Impreza GX in the end, went up past Hadrian's wall to collect it and drove it over 300 miles all the way back to London with no trouble. It's far more fun to drive than I expected, a little thirsty though!