Best car I've ever driven was an ex-boss's wife's MGB GT V8. Superb little motor. when she sold it she gave me first option. I was really stupid back then in 1980 and said I couldn't afford it. Why on earth I didn't go to the Bank Manager (who was a friend of my boss and his wife) and just ask him for the money I don't know!
Mind you the Octavia is nice too!