hi mate ive got 2 a t reg and just got myself another on a 51 plate to replace the t reg with. i use mine as every day car
they dont feel the fastest because the power does'nt come in with a bang!. but ive had plays with wrx's just about pulls away. 4motions dont have a chance
i also think they handle great
ive own'd allsorts inc evo, impreza, cosworths (have a 3dr now) erst's, frst's am currently building a mk2 esc to high spec so i do like my fords
goin off what you say you want from it i think you wont go wrong with s3 mine has'nt missed a beat in the 2yrs ive owned it