"So Kirby, why didn't you buy the VXR then?" Several reasons including the fact that driving in the VXR grabs you by the scruff of the neck and throws you down the road. All the time. The Megane 225 and CTR are similar in this respect. Sometimes I want to drive sedately, sometimes I want to give it Johnny Large Potatos. The VXR, M225 & CTR want to be DRIVEN all the time whereas the ST & GTI have a better blend of Jekyll & Hyde. An interesting read of how you expect the VXR to be. I guess its based on some of the magazine write up? Im fast closing in on 40 and probably 80%