I quite like the understated nature, and also the 20% increase in power. However, as stated, these will probably go into 'collections' and get wheeled out for the odd show or two, so most of the issues are moot.
Not sure I agree with the harbingers of doom about the marque. If you want a trad/classic there are hundreds out there on the second hand market (many with very low mileages). Love my old classic, especially due to the family connection but if I had sufficient funds (unlikely but I play the lottery) I'd have no issues with purchasing a CX platform vehicle.
