disagree! it was only fairly recently that i scrapped my £500 chavalier v6.. and that was onyl cos i couldn't get a wheel off after a flat tyre!
had a lovely sound to it, all the toys inc remote start, heated leather seats, lowered suspension, jetex (i think) exhaust, better brakes etc too.
had it 2 and a half years and mercilessly caned it everywhere i took it and it was still going strong!