@rickmeister I think you've nailed it. I do just need to buy a Caddy. Although those Delica's are a strong contender!
In terms of others comments on picking a compromise you're absolutely right. In order of priority for me it's:
Conveniently chuck a bike in the back without wrecking it/the vehicle, ideally with both wheels on.
Drive as much like a car as possible. (As in sit comfortably at 70mph on a motorway, and not be massive for parking/navigating small country lanes. I don't mind lack of mod-cons).
Be slightly more comfortable than sleeping in a ditch occasionally.
4wd/AWD (in the not getting stuck in a field sense, not the going greenlaning at the weekend sense).
As mentioned I'm really not fussed on economy, as I only do 60 miles/week normally and any bike trips it's just part of the cost of a weekend away/holiday for me.
Why pay the vw tax? A long combo/rifter/Berlingo would be great too
My mate had an old RWD Mercedes saloon with winter tyres we’d be over taking 4x4’s in the snow. He used to work for Pro-drive and do a bit of rallying, but still, you get the picture.
