Simon, are you getting led down the primrose path by your compatriots?
A few are trying, both in the Roadster camp and the (old style) +8 camp
But I do like the narrow body/wheel style of the 4/4. Classic looks IMHO!
Also I suspect that some of their motivation is to remove the annoyance of seeing Stanley large in their rear-view mirrors.
However if I was to buy one, it would mean selling Stanley and I'm not sure that the lovely Lady Budster would forgive me.