The search for a new car continues. Parked outside today I have... an MG-TF "Code Blue", which is basically a silver MGTF 1.6 (nice engine, very much like my 8v GTI to drive actually) with a blue roof and blue suede seats (despite not being mine, it's already nicknamed 'Elvis').
Other options that have presented themselves today:
MINI Cooper S - supercharged one, no? Anyone driven one? Does it contort you into a horrid position? Is it hellish to be in for 8 hours?
VW Beetle, new shape, not the Cabrio.
Another MGF, this time a VVC with hardtop and tan leather seats.
Tried a Rover 75. I think the seats are designed for people with no thighs. The cushion is insanely tiny, like the rear seat in a Jeep.
Freelander - Top Gear put paid to that one.
Also considering an Octavia RS...
Richard