i used my saff as an everday car for the last 4 months or so, and now i'm considering a runaround as well.
Dont get me wrong the saff has been perfectly reliable, and drives mint, but as an everyday car there are some many reasons not to choose a saff, unless you get a beaten up old dog.
1. Its too thirsty for short journeys
2. it makes you too paranoid, i wouldnt wanna leave my saff anywhere for fear of parking dents and thieving scum
3. its quite hard work, when you have a paddle (needed for stage 3 IMO)
but too get back to the original question...go for one with AC...mine has