I have had three A2s. First was a 1.4 petrol which was and still is lovely (sold it to a mate). I sold it as it was a four seater and the third child was on its way. I then a few years later bought another 1.4 petrol which was terrible, misfiring all the time and could not be fixed. I walked away for a couple of years, but the A2 runs in my blood, it's like a forbidden fruit that can't be ignored!!
This time, in August last year I bought a 1.4 tdi and it's great! My point is, you might have a lemon, or you just need someone like Tony at A2 cars to sort it out. Whatever the case, the A2... Once you have experienced them, no other car will hit the mark and if you are like me, will just keep coming back. I'm starting to fill up.......