I worry about some people's career choices you know.
Suggesting a Maxi shows a remarkable lack of judgment.
There is a tale that quite recently the Germans (spoken as if it is still 1941 and the sky is full of Heinkels) were at the old Morris plant at Abingdon showing designs for a new version of the Mini, slightly larger and with four doors.
"Vee shall call zis ein Maxi!"
Cue much coughing from the plucky Brits, shuffling of feet and staring at shoes etc.
The Subaru Legacy may be a fine car, but it does not fit the profile.
I think the reason so many people don't enjoy driving is that they are buying the wrong cars, and the Subaru is a prime example. It is good, cheap(ish), practical, reliable, dependable etc, but if you sit behind the wheel in one, does it make you go 'Squeeeee!' inside?
In everyone's budgetary limits, in everyones range if what is deemed practical, there will be a car that makes you want to drive it. You just have to think a bit harder and be prepared to go against the advice of well-meaning persons with no imagination.
If you tell someone that you want a new car and they reply with "cars just get me from A to B", just walk away without listening to another word. If anyone mentions fuel economy, ignore them. Go with what makes you feel happy when you drive it.
So the character of this theoretical car becomes important and that's why I want a big British bruiser. There are definitely better cars out there for the money, but none that will make me feel quite so good and will fit in a standard garage.
A good question to ask yourself is:
"Would Mrs Peel or John Steed drive this?"
