The now is easy, Skoda Superb estate no contest. In 1995, no idea what they cost but a Rover R8 tourer would be lovely, or the civic version was nice too - or if the budget would stretch to an Accord Aerodeck (if they still existed in 95) that would be just fine. Edit: can't believe I forgot the Legacy Outback, would that be in budget? I'll have that one.