The 200T is really growing on me and I would like go in one to see what they're like. I think they appeal to me more now that they are a reasonable price, I wouldn't ever buy one new.. quite a few at <13k at the moment and I saw a trophy for about 16.5k last week. The only problem is that there's barely any with the leather seats and for me, it's a must (I like a bit of luxury)
I like the look of this face lift one BUT the thing is, if I was putting 20k+ in to a car i'd be buying a 275 trophy - I'm not one of those people who have a issue with it being auto either and I really like the looks it's just I think you can get a whole lot more car for the same money.
My opinion is similar to yours, every time i see one they are growing on me! for example Chris's in LY is a stunning example and every time i see his pics it looks better.
I think to understand the car you have to drive one!