I have driven one, they are great engines when fitted with a turbo, when we got the 1.4 the 1.2 was just to much money at that time for the extra power that she would not use. . .
I would not live with a 1.4 however, it suits my wife ideally, I posted as the OP was unhappy with this car, but it does suit some of us. . .
I totally agree but I just couldn't live with mine and I know someone else who gave up theirs because of how the power was, which is a shame as it's such a good looking car.
I think if the 1.2 was out when I bought mine I would of bought that and stuck with it, bit of a shame really