I'm looking for something to replace my escort van, I play in a band and so need loads of space for gear. I've got tired of my van struggling to make 60mph uphill so I'm looking for something with a bit more poke Obvious answer is a mondeo estate, but I want something a bit more exciting

Got about £3k to buy and insure, bearing in mind I'm 18 but will (hopefully) have 2 years no claims by the time I buy.

Any suggestions?

Cheers.