mr Mag00 said:
pug 307 sw just collecting one this week, great rear seat arrangement
I really like them too, do you have the glass roof?
Diesel is really good in a pug.
I run a 406 and wife has a 306. Dont go for the low bhp version of the diesel engine though.
Back on OP, look at estates too, they really are not different to hatchbacks but it is just down to what the maker wants to call them.
I had a C Class merc estate (again) diesel and apart from it losing a fair bit in value it was really great. Not expensive to run as they dont seem to go wrong. Some around 2000 to 2004 ish go rusty as my one did, but merc took my six year old car, replaced all the wings and resprayed it and lent me a car for nothing! That is a good car maker!
You want an auto, then I think dont go for anything too small, they really dont suit auto boxes, although I did have a go in a Golf that was OK but still not ultra smooth in changing gear.
I would look at anything diesel and will not get a petrol car as they cost too much to run!