Me being in the car business 8+ years, I can tell you at least in the states their are 3 cars that stand head and sholders above the rest... in no paticular order

Honda
Toyota
Subaru

All three of those cars will run forever and retain their value in the states more than any other cars in their class

I dont know how much access you have across the pond and how much they cost, but again those 3 cars are the best investmet you can make in 4 wheel transportation