Peter - I would agree with all of that. Particularly, buying a newer one, M3Ws excepted as I think they need more "hands on tinkering", means that you've a greater chance of jumping in the car and go for a drive rather than just trying to get it started!
I'm glad lots of people don't "get it" as it makes us stand out from the crowd. As others have said, then you find some one who has one too and suddenly you've made a new friend. That won't happen with your Toyota Pius!
