PerfMad

Lack of boot space in the GP1? You mean with the seats up? with the seats folded I even hauled a cane chair (sofa length),  

RE the civic - don't think there are too many manuals out there sadly. The FD's were imported during an era when everyone wanted an auto gear box.

Wise to avoid the diesels - it seems the diesel struggle is a bit more tougher than the petrol hunt.

First time hearing lack of boot space in a GP1 tbh. 🤨 Those magic seats go perfectly flat and, you have huuge space as opposed to a sedan.  I have hauled whole bathrooms in my GP1. 😀  Ceramic sinks, Commode, Ladders what not. May be not as big as a suv, but its a pretty practical car. I doubt you will get the same boot space in FDs. 

@matroska & @GK_007 I agree with you two. But im saying with all seats not being folded and having an extra sparewheel in the boot. So when i go out most of the time there will be 3-4 people onboard so cannot fold the seats. and when going out i take my kids PRAM as well. once its loaded u basically don't have space at all. 
So I'm getting continuous complains from my wifes side due to lack of space  
That's why i started hunting for a vehicle with good boot space.

Other than that i agree if only 2 people are going this can use all the space and it's very practical too.