Have you driven one? If not I'd say try an auto as well as a manual because the manual box is not one of the best .Also the steering can be a bit vague for a sports car. Don't get me wrong I like the thing but its not perfect. Best for hurtling down dual carriageways or big A roads as quick as you like rather than small tight B roads. Mine averages about 23/25 normally and about 30 on a run - doesn't seem to matter if you boot it or not Definitely better with the roof down and behaves pretty well in the snow.