I had one as a work car. Great but awful on fuel circa 18 mpg and 220 miles to a tank. The wheels buckle at the drop of a hat and the clutch went on my one at about 100k but have no idea what it cost to repair. Nice quick motors but not that torquey when loaded up.

I have a st tdci as my private car and prefer it to be honest as 45 to 55 mpg and about 550 miles to a tank. Only 155 bhp but don't feel slow and with 295lbft they pull like a train. Had a broken spring, new exhaust, wheel bearing and think that's about it in 3 years and 35k miles.

I'd personally go diesel but the petrol ones are cheap to buy at be moment.