I currently drive a basic spec 1.2. I bought it as I'd dropped hours at work and wanted a car I knew I could afford to run and had a timing chain (no expensive belt changes hopefully). I added some alloys and bits to it aswell (see pics elsewhere on this forum) and I think it looks nice.
I've had it about a year and a half and had no problems at all although the paint can scratch a little easily.
It is not an exciting drive. It has a lot of room in it for such a small car.
The only reason I am thinking of changing it is the image if I'm honest. I'm almost 40 with two kids and feel I probably should be driving a bigger saloon or something a little more prestigious. Lets face it whenever you're driving it, it's not going to impress anyone. Lol! Yes, I know that is shallow.
However, I can't fault the car.