I sort of agree with all of your comments but in my 'mental pros and cons list', they all have aspects that I prefer to the Zed which is what makes it so hard.
Also, I would urge anyone to drive the VX220 before dismissing it. If the option is ever there, drive it. It truly is an awesome machine. I used to have a kit car with a Honda Fireblade engine (440kg, 135 bhp) and the VX220T is the only thing that has ever come close for exhilaration. It does say something however that so many owners completely debadge!
i have driven a few and anyone who says its just a vauxhall hasn't been in one, superb chassis and mega engine
getting in and out is difficult with the roof on