Hey guys! Thank for your opinions and input! I have made a decision.
Although the Mini isn't the most practical car I could go for, I can still see myself driving it so I could put up with the lack of space, so long as it's just me and Alan using it. Those that know me, or have met me will probably agree that a mini is more 'me' and I don't think Im quite ready to own a 'grown up' car like a CRV. But that's not to say I won't want to own one in the future. I would prefer a Disco or Range Rover if I went for 4x4 though. And once we build our house in the sticks, I can get one of those, that's all after I will the lottery of course!
As for your suggestions on other cars:
Ali, I quite like that! But no.......
Alan T, I really don't like the look of the clubman. Sorry!
Civic Type R-we've had one of these already and although at the time I loved it and cried my eyes out when we sold it, I think the ride is too hard (steady on!

), the tax and insurance is quite steep and it likes to drink so although a great car overall, the running costs are just too high, going by past experience. And we already have one type r engine to feed-don't think I could handle two. Although we would have two extremely reliable cars!
The Alfas. They're not really cars that would have normally sprung to my mind, so thanks for mentioning them. Alfas are a type of car that I don't know much about, and I will have a look at these more thoroughly.
Scooby Legacy. I think the running costs may be too high for my liking unfortunately.
I think that was them all?
So to summarise, I have my heart set on a Mini but after looking at the others and if I see another car that I prefer then I might just go with that. Watch this space.......
Thanks again!
You guys are the best!
Jen
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