For my three pennorth.....
Last week we picked my wife's new car - an Audi A5 Sportback. (OK hold the Audi jokes
)First new car we've ever owned and she is lovely, very nice to drive and covers the ground quite quickly.
On Thursday I took the F out to pick up some timber because Mrs wouldn't let me put it in her new car. Result, a massive smile on my face within 100yds of driving off.
Audi -£32000
MG - £1200 two years ago, maybe £500 spent since
Enjoyment factor and value for money - MG all the way
Reliability and peace of mind (because of warranty etc) - Audi I guess but at a cost!