"It came to nothing, a little politeness and obsequiousness goes a long way, but the car simply attracts the wrong type of attention".
If you dont want to attract attention dont buy a sports car, buy a Fiat Panda.
"It is a latter day Capri and in a couple of years will no doubt be found in large numbers on used car dealers’ forecourts across Essex."
Oh yes with only approx 5000 to 6000 in the entire UK they definetley end up in large numbers forecourts in essex!
"The Nissan is like a puppy, bouncy and eager but far too likely to end up messy."
If you dont have the ability to drive a sports car dont blame the machine (nb: see evo magazine annual shootouts etc)
"The TT is a whole lot cooler".
He must be a hairdresser!..