I am looking for a second car, just to get me to the station and back and for the occasional longer trip - could be to anywhere in UK though. I am looking for something a little fun such as the MINI, which I have owned two of previously, however I would not rule anything out (although I have some illogical aversion to Fords for some reason).

I have even been looking at old Range Rovers with 110,000 miles on the clock but don’t think they will be economical. I need reliable starter, fun to drive – mpg is obviously a concern but not the driving issue at all. I have two young girls 4 and 2, so this probably should be a consideration...