I'm near Chichester, but like so many here it seems, I am an exiled Scot.
MAW - the GSI was a good car, it was just that mine was a 'dog'. I had problems with a hesitation and the ECU light coming on and had no end of issues with dealer and Vauxhall - was kinda young at the time and should have rejected it at straight away....you live and learn! Ever since then had RAC check on most of the 2nd hand cars I have bought, even from franchised dealers.
The Pug was great and no suprise so many Golf GTI owners have owned one in the past. Have to say the VRS was a real favourite and if it wasn't for a much increased commute I wouldn't have sold it when I did