I realise they're far from the most desirable engine, probably due to poor mpg, which doesn't reflect well against their performance/tuneablity.
Don't need a 1.8t to map (although that would be nice) or a tdi, thats what mine is in the the sig (that the missus as taken over).
The criteria of my car search is something cheap to buy for my 2 mile commute, but ideally something that i won't be embarrased to be seen in for under a £1,000. If it was fast/economical/and free it would be ideal! I'm realistic though hence looking at a particular v5 as it ticks most the boxes, i know its been forsale for ages and he can't get a grand for it. This was why i enquired for abit of info on them..... Maybe a rover would be a good idea
