Thanks for all the comments on the 'grale guys!
It's not the best photo, but it was taken just after the respray two years ago so looks super shiny. Still comes up nicely if it ever gets cleaned.
They can be used daily, but you need to stay on top on the maintainence and there are certain cheaper ways of getting to work! 27mpg driving granny style but this can drop to 15ish if you are having fun. They weren't built to do huge mileage so parts is probably the main expense.
Like Topper said they are a car which requires commitment, the four wheel drive and the big turbo lag (Evo1) will not help you out, you have to get it right first time. Having said that, once you can drive it, stooopid fast become effortless, the only limitation is how far you can see round the corners!
Stonemonkey, if you are interested I am considering selling it, i'm in Edinburgh if you are near by? It doesn't look great at the moment as some twunt of a neighbour has smashed part of the front bumper but it would give me the poke i need to get it fixed. My email is in my profile, i'm happy to give you advice so get in touch.