I have 59reg 1.6 90bhp vtr
Had it from new and now done 35,000
Never had a problem with speed and it will sit well over 90 all day (as the South Yorks Police and my license confirms.
I added air con and cruise control when I ordered which are both useful. So far only cost has been 4 tires + normal services. The computer says 41mpg avg which is fast motorway driving.
The rear seats do remove totally but are heavy to lift in and out.
The car is great for camping and biking. I added a tow bar and decent roof rack (the roof hold 100kg which is more than a lot of cars). Big loads like 4 adults, 3 canoes on roof, 3 bikes (on towbar) and camping gear in boot just get swallowed up.
I’m 6’5 and find the comfort OK. Upright position is good for me but would understand others may not like the footbox position.
Check out Amdro for a little camping conversion (which can be lifted out.
Cheers
db