rsi_dave said:1 its cheaper to insure
2 cheaper to buy in good condition
3 finding a nice 16v is a badger, to many have high miles, rust and foxed steering coloms
pritty much the same spec minus the wide arches and the engine but im looking to change the engine at some point, seen 16vs for about 150 not bad price, but im not looking to do this till september time, but if at any point some one has a lovely 16v for sale, you never know