I personally think there a lovely looking car. I bought an 08 plate, 231 a couple of years ago for a bargain price. There a bit odd to drive when you first get into them but nothing you can't get used to. Lovely interiors (mine was red/black with illuminated gear knob) and lay out, handle well and I love the rear door opening.
Just a shame they stuck an awful engine in it. If they wanted to revolution the car industry then they should of put something like a 1litre engine that can do 150mph+, 0-60 in 4s along with 50mpg. Not the wallet hovering rotary crap that was in it which even the dealers use to run and hide away from or try the lock the gates when one came in a recovery truck.
I was following the post where Martin was putting another engine in one. Great idea although I've no idea how he got on?