Each to their own really.....we all have our opinions likes and dislikes........

I have a prize winning 93 XR2i Mk3 1800 completely standard and 78k on the clock - never been welded.
And a 95 RS1800 Mk3.5 (Diff mirrors, seats (to Mk3 RS18) power steering, immobiliser and floor pan amoungst other bits to a Mk3) yep its rusty but not a lot - 110k.

Their nippy lil Fords....

But both are fun in their own way.....what more does one want?