vento replcement - corkball
i wish to replace my 1996 1.9 tdi vw vento with something £5000 max i do gardening on an ad hoc basis and require space for tools
also reliability/servicing/insurance are important. my current mpg is 55
any ideas thanks

corkball
vento replcement - Avant
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI - it's got a huge boot or you can have the estate - even more huge.

You could also have a look at the Primera, Avensis, or (dare I suggest it) a Mondeo.

I'm suggesting hatchbacks in case you need to fold the seats down and get a lawnmower in there.