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I have a soft spot for Mondeos, which isn't especially rational other than that they are ok to drive assuming you avoid the 1.6 diesel.
I'd guess the Avensis isn't significantly worse, and possibly a bit more reliable.
ChasnotRobert-
Aye, must admit I was a bit baffled by the Mondeo shout.
It’s funny tho, I basically have to accept that getting a car I actually want isn’t going to happen. I just want an early 90s e30, a daft hot hatch or an Evo 6 - none of which will ever fit my needs or be cheap enough to have as a plaything (less so for a hot hatch, but still).
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MK3 2l diesel, engine brilliant, injectors, lift pump destroying itself and taking the main pump with it, dual mass fly wheel dies.... but with minimal work swapping a few bits from other ford add easy 50bhp.
Later has the ubiquitous PSA 2.2 diesel.
Nef
lynx
Dunno, just feel so uninspired by all the other estates I’ve seen that fit my requirements and budget.
Petrol is a bonus, seem to be popular with owners, reliable as far as I can tell. Dunno.