The GTi had to go, 2 years was, for once, not enough - it was a great car, but the A3 does about 80% of what it does, burns less petrol, costs me less in cash and tax, and head has to rule heart sometimes. When Spiggy is a bit older, and Dad gets a Caterham, he or she will understand...

...and by the way, the number plate is a happy accident, not rampant egotism...