This.
I had mine for 3 years and the only issues I had were the alternator and starter motor died, and the Mines ECU started to have a meltdown.
Quite frankly who can be surprised that two 20 year old electrical parts finally failed. Minus the poor fuel to performance issue they look great, drive well and I'd probably have another one if I could (would obviously prefer a TT though)
As I've stated before I do feel sorry for people looking to buy now due to the inflated prices. People are going to be prone to getting lumbered with a dog from Gumtree or High Wycombe if they don't do there homework. Due to these reasons I think I'd only ever buy from this forum or JM Imports 'if' I was seriously ever going to buy another.