I have been running a Ford Focus 53-reg 1.8 Zetec diesel for the last seven years. The car has been very reliable except for water in the passenger foot well, about three times in all, and I have just had the clutch master cylinder replaced. As I no longer do much motorway driving, I would like to change my car but am unsure what to buy. My main criteria are that it has to have four doors with enough room in the back for two children, economical, reliable and safe plus a bit of fun, as I do more country lanes now. I was thinking something about a year old or a very good "new car" deal. I have a budget of about £10,000 -£12,000. I only do around 6,000 miles pa now so was wondering if diesel is still the better option for me?