My curent daily expired a few years ago, but its still going somehow?

So im on the lookout for a replacement and could do with an estate.

These ST220s seem to be cheep. Well the rough high mile ones do, and that suits me, i love not worrying about where its parked or what i chuck in the boot.

Are they reasonably reliable? And easy to work on?

Main thing tho gearboxes? 5 or 6 speed? Is one stronger or better than the other?