In a few months, the contract on my personal contract lease car (Honda Civic i-CDTi) will finish, and as I am considering retiring sometime in the near future, I do not wish to lock myself into a new agreement. Therefore, I intend to buy something to do my daily commute of sixty miles. This could be for one or possibly two more years. I normally cover approximately 15,000 miles per annum on mainly A-roads. I have around £6000 cash to spend. I have no interest in "badges" and would consider a petrol or diesel hatchback or saloon, but I don't want a small car. Safety and reliability are my first considerations. Given that budget, and considering the demands of my commute, what cars would be on your shortlist?