I've got one on an '03 plate with just over 78k on it and I love it to bits.

They are nippy if you drive them right (hard!! ) and they do handle very well.

Only downside to mine is the clutch is a bit worn, it's not slipping yet but the biting point is high so I'll have to do it some point but I'm just being gentle with it at the moment!

As said they are crap on fuel but fuel economy doesn't bother me one bit.

I paid £1300 for mine and it is a really tidy little car! Just a couple of little bits of bodywork to get done!