I considered one a little while back! A car is a tool. In the end I went for Zafira exclusive 1.6. £10.5K on the road with a lifetime warranty. Not exciting, but low cost, reliable, spacious. If ever I lose my job I'll become a minicab driver!
Never thought I'd buy a new car but when there are good deals available it can be cheaper than a second hand vehicle (Breakdown included for the first year, no MOT for a couple of years, no wear and tear on anything).