last bit deserves that, so true.
I've had to make a serious choice in deciding that I *need* a reliable cheap car that I'm willing to put a fair bit of money into, to last 5-7 years.
I'm looking at less than 40k cars, enough room to fit either my mates or fishing gear in, and in blue.
Ive ruled out diesels, as although I drive about 100 miles a week just commuting, I don't think the offset of diesel works against petrol, so I'm looking at 1600cc or smaller petrols really.
I'm sold on Fords as they're cheap like you say! Might not be as refined as say Hondas or VW's they're still great value for money.