I am looking to replace my car in 2012. I currently have a 2004 MG ZS 180 five door which has covered 255,000 miles and has been a brilliant car in its reliability and build quality, but most of all it has been an absolute joy to drive, especially with the snorting V6. I have around £20,000 to spend, plus the MG. I have owned V6 cars over the last 15 years including a Golf III VR6 and a Golf IV 4 Motion VR6, which again were fabulous cars. Running costs don’t bother me.

The problem I’m having is that no one seems to do V6 engines in new family-size cars any more. My only other consideration is a latest plate possible R32 Golf, which seem to be becoming collectors' cars as the last big-engined Golfs. Any tips would be gratefully received. It needs to be roomy enough to accommodate two kids and the wife as well as be comfortable.