A couple of my mates have got them. Ones got a 2lt twin spark on an R. He does loads of miles and has had:
the cams, a waterpump,two rear suspension arms and all the front suspension bushes replaced under warranty.
Oh and a power steering pump too!
To be fair - thats in 3 years HARD driving.
The other one is an X plate 2lt selespeed in black. Looks great - the gearbox will confuse the fuck out of you though. It automatically changes down when you slow down for example for a roundabout.. but doesnt change up again
Sometimes you dont think its going to downshift, so you change down, so does the car and you headbutt the steering wheel!
He's had it 6 months with no probs so far.

People have horror stories for any car. So long as you get a good one you'll love it.