When the Rover (Connie CDTi) moves over?

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I've had a generally great experience driving a manual and then an auto cdti Connie estate last 4 years. Coming into the retirement zone now and thinking about spending up to 10K on a car to get me regulalrly and comfortably up and down motorways from Newcastle to Stoke (family stuff) as well as the everyday work run (30 miles). I'd like to get an estate that's maybe a bit lower tax wise but robust and preferably with a bit of something to make me smile..which the Connie certainly has. Ideas?