thinking about new sports tourer 2.0R

[JAMES KELLAR]

hello all

I'm thinking of investing in a new Sports Tourer - looking at a one year old
2.5SE or brand new 2.0R. I'm in the UK, and would be getting a manual
transmission.

I drove the 2.0R, and the engine is _great_! it will rev all the way up to
7500, meaning that you can get over 70 in 2nd gear.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
I'm currently running a 2001 VW Passat 1.8T, and I'm interested in how
running costs might compare.
Insurance looks like it will be cheaper. I'm expecting to get a little less
MPG. What about tyres?

thanks

James