Thank you for that, I do understand the problems of the older car, never having bought a new one. My last car was a Renault Grand Scenic diesel, which never gave me any major problems although I became an expert window winder module replacer!
I just felt that a change from a "sensible" car to a sports car was needed, at my age it was really now or never.
So far it has been an enjoyable experience, even in the wet.