Red, I know the mpg would not be good but how about a Subaru Impreza GX wagon? That is what I am about to buy. Fairly good performance, 2l engine. Or the turbo where you get gallons to the mile?
Does anyone remember the old VIZ car advert for the Satsuma XR4i 'its a fanni magent, you'll have to beat them of witha *****ty stick' manufactured by the Mitsubongi Dangerous Toy & Lawnmower Company.
It was a great advert, maybe you can still get one of those classic motors