Managed to convince the missus to get the VRs as opposed to the new Leon or Civic, for me it was more the price and performance over pretty exteriors and gizmos, even so the VRs is phenomenally fast and quite well equipped with cruise and heated seats, didn't need anything else so why pay £4k more for less performance & fun. Was a bit naughty on a test drive and had it up to 110mph before I got worried and slowed down because the car was still accelerating at a hell of a speed. Didn't find handling to be too bad at all and all round I'm chuffed to bits with it. Would recommend it to anyone.