theres many points in this thread that are valid, but they are all opinions
i think the phase1 is definately the more masculin car, the phase 2's are quite girly and as said previously do not really express much presence on the road. however i do have to agree that the phase 1 apart from the front is quite bland and doesn't really look like much special (however i do find this a good thing for the points some have made)
looks wise though i will stick true to my roots and say neither the phase 1 or 2 are better looking than a valver or willy
as for handling i can't really say yet...