Faults:

Failed fuel pump, leaving the car unable to start.

Failed turbo to manifold gasket, resulting in power loss and lots of noise.

Leaking inter-cooler due to corrosion.

Boost solenoid failed leading to low boost.

Rust on inner front wings.

Rust on rear wheel arches.

Air conditioning doesn't work.

General Comments:

Car drives very well when it is going, however I have suffered several niggles with the car. Parts are also expensive, and I find the driving position awkward as the steering wheel is too close.

I have fitted a performance air filter, uprated fuel pump and mechanical boost controller, and the car is producing around 220bhp at present, so it easily leaves most newer cars at the lights.

I must get the welder out and fix the rusty areas, otherwise it will fail its next MOT.

Reliability wise it has been disappointing. Being Japanese I expected total reliability, but it turns out to be less reliable than my previous Fiat Coupe 16 valve turbo, which was chipped and tuned to a high level.

The styling is also as bland as it gets, which to some people is a bonus; for me I prefer to stand out from the crowd.

Faults:

Fuel pump failed, leaving the car unable to start.

Rust appearing on rear wheel arches.

General Comments:

This car offers very good performance for the money, as well as excellent rear wheel drive handling. Reliability has been very good apart from the fuel pump. The only thing that lets the car down is its dull styling, but a decent body kit and set of larger wheels would improve this a lot.

The car at present (as standard) is in quite a mild state of tune, although it produces 200bhp and is fairly rapid. Several easy modifications can increase this to nearly 300bhp with total reliability.

I would buy another car like this without a doubt, but would not buy an automatic.