Mate has the Mivec in dark Blue. IMO that is the only way to go as there are a fair few of the lower spec ones. His is also manual not tiptronic.
I think they need modifying to toughen the look up a bit, i.e. bigger wheels, different spoiler. They sound good and go well. His was 200bhp standard I believe.
I had use of it for a day and really enjoyed it but has comparison to a cossie.
HTH