I think that's the problem, the XUD was\is a good engine and they seem
to be riding on the back of its success currently. It's just a shame
that anything they attach to the engine falls off.

Out of interest, which parts did you find unreliable? I know the fancy (but
complicated) gearshift system gets a bad press, but I've found my two really
good. Maybe a tiny bit notchy, but so much more convenient than finding a
huge industrial wiggle stick on your left, pressed into your passenger's
thighs.

Christian.