Well the one I looked at has sold so I shall continue my research. They aren't that rare, this one just happened to be around the corner when so often anything that looks interesting is the other end of the country!
Gearbox is interesting, I'd rather have 5 spd, sorry @Rojie I wasn't trying to teach granny etc.
The ground clearance thing is an issue, I don't want an off roader but i'd like a slightly raised ride height over a normal car.
I shall keep looking but awd, heated seats, ideally the incar DVD and not white are fairly key.
Thanks all