Well you certainly seem to have picked up a cracking little motor there. I like the grey MV2s on it. Are those M badges on the wheels done in blue to match the centre caps, or is it my dodgy eyes?
Always have a wry smile when I hear people talk about the swap to RWD. For those of us who are 'so last century' RWD was the norm. I grew up with Mk1 & 2 Escorts and Capris. We always looked a bit suspiciously at Mini drivers with their strange, alien FWD set up. How things change.
But, to be frank, after all these years, and my fair share of FWD cars, I still find it much more intuitive to correct the tail stepping out on a RWD car than the weird shenanigans required to deal with these FWD things. :roll:
It's an age thing...............
But I have to say, my old man being in the Sussex Police and getting me a session on their skid pan at Tangmere Airfield was a big enlightenment to me, and has probably saved me a small fortune in repairs over the years. Plus the small advantage of years in the RAF, where I could sneak out round the peri-track in the snow at weekends.
I would definitely recommend putting a few quid aside for a driving course of some sort, tailored to the handling of RWD cars. It won't be cheap, but that first little sideways moment on the open road will pay you back every penny.