Good cars ive had one a while now very thirsty on fuel 20mpg is the usual, you need to keep an eye on the oil but its not necessarily a litre every 1000 miles. If you used to a reasonably spec'd cos then it wont feel that quick but they handle fantastically in the dry, in the wet they are interesting though a change of tyres from the standard re30's soon changes that. The engine should feel silky smooth at any revs if it does not then I would avoid though its usually just the coil packs that have went. All round good cars and it is a proper 4 seater you dont need to be a midget to get in the back. Only get the 230 ive heard the 190 feels a bit lifeless.