as said whats your budget?
a good all rounder is the puma, 1.7l is ins group 13. 125bhp and good chassis. only thing that lets them down imo is the brakes. std ones are pony.
i have upgraded mine to mk3 mondeo callipers and focus st170 discs, the brakes are now awesome.
im thinking about getting rid of mine soon in favour of a ford ranger or similar pickup truck lol
your a fair distance away from me tho but just in case, mine is a 51 plate with just under 60k miles.