I felt the same when i first bought my cossie over 2 years ago. I bought it from sheffield and i live in the north east. I dove all the way back in it and it never missed a beat. 2 days later i took it to work for the first time and it broke down. Fixed that then it wouldnt start again last year fixed that,wheel bearing went i found out a needed a complete hub fixed that. Touch wood its been ok since last april. I love my cossie to bit and i just love the looks you get when your driving about. They are just an old car that needs loads of care.