jus adding on my views to the thread bout the joys of owning a valver. mines a 94 L reg with 59k on the clock and even tho its had problems, i wouldnt change it 4 anything. i had an overheating engine which in the end meant re skimming the head and that plus new thermostat and new fan motor. plus my alternator went and i had the leaky water thro the ariel, which in the end made a gasket 4 and hasnt leaked since. i had some dodgy switches which replaced and even the foglamps had to be replaced. the exhaust was rusty so had full s/s exhaust put on it instead and added the induction kit. now its sorted and running well, i am so happy with it and love driving it all the time. ya can put it in2 corners knowing it will hold the road and is good fun racing away from other cars cos it accelerates so well. when first bought it, took a mate out in it and he thought it was a1.4 until i floored it. he couldnt believe wot engine was in it.lol.everyone who has been in it and they love the car.plus my missus thinks i look sexy driving it which is the best.
even the bodywork looks awesome for a standard kit with the flared arches and the bonnet scoop/bulge on the front, ya jus wouldnt need to put on a bodykit.mine is the popular blue but the shade of it will b changing soon
with all the plans i have in the future 4 my valver im sure it will only get better n better n i will love it more and more, willl put pics up on board when its done for all who want to see
cheers