The T-sport had a facelift in 2004 and it does look better than pre-facelift. I don't mind the T-sport, my partners son has a facelift one, he loves it, but i've been a passenger in it and i base my opinion on never having driven it - and that's because i've never felt the need to. Looks wise, yes, i think it's OK, nothing more really, it has subtle bits of jewelry splashed here and there, apparently they like a weird sized tyre as standard hence they are a little more expensive than standard 16's - i can't remember the exact size but i think it's about £10 difference in price per tyre.
Interior, i'm sorry, i'm not a fan of the inside of the car, acres of plastic all over it, dull and boring to look at, seats are OK again but nothing special, however, it does feel a lot bigger inside, you won't be getting claustrophonic any time soon.
Performance, seemed alright, but again, at low rev, it didn't excite me, like the type R, you need to be up in the revs to see any performance, for every day driving, it's ok, it'll manage.
as has been said, there are better cars in your range, but i'm sure if it's what you want you won't be disappointed.
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