Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

I haven't anymore but did until recently (-07 95 estate, 2.0 biopower engine). Good cheap workhorse. Nothing major until 200000 kms when the turbo popped. Lots of minor stuff went before that obviously. Make sure it's had the oil changed regularly, particularly if it's an earlier model as they were prone to sludging apparently.

Edit: also have two kids, never felt it was too small. The Volvo V70 we have now has a much bigger boot though.