In the last 5 years since arriving here in NZ from Scotland I have owned...
92 MR2 G limited - lovely car in silver/grey
95 Subaru legacy - only owned it for a few months before it was stolen! Never really liked it though!
96 Legnum - 2 litre V6 = auto with tip but very economical and never had to spend a cent on it. Nice in silver. Too low though!
87 Ford courier flat deck ute with Mazda 2l petrol engine - very handy and held its value well (had to sell the legnum to fund trip back to Scotland).

and now a 96 legnum vr4 - best of the bunch. It is surprising the number of owners of MR2's that have upgraded to the vr4 - both great cars to drive although the MR2 was definitely more economical - lol.

Prior to that in Scotland - a 98 Seat Ibiza Cupra Sport GTI and a late model Escort. Always wanted a quick Sierra though!