Right, have found a car which should fit the bill... It's a manual estate, with MoT but needs some love...
Good points, it's a Cdx, so I guess that's a pretty good basis for adding goodies like heated rear seats as it already has a sunroof and Xenons... Also, am I right in thinking that it won't have self levelling suspension, which will make it more straightforward for firming up:-\
OK bits... MoT is only until the spring, it doesn't look too shabby. It's done around 130k... It's a 2.2 petrol, so whilst it won't set the world alight, it will go ok, and will be the most straightforward to upgrade... Will cross this bridge later.
Bad bits...
The interior looks like a bomb has hit it, and although the body work is generally ok, it clearly has some rust growing on the osr quarter... Expecting to find a hole behind the bumper trim, although this shouldn't be a big issue to fix
Have asked the seller a few questions before I go and see it...