Due to this very reason im still on the fence with the decision, but my father reckons that since these parts are replaced not swapped (old parts go in the bin), the net price difference wont be that much.
Besides we have a company maintained city 1.3 ivtec since 2009, which we have to give away next week so going for a new one and aspire will atleast be different from the inside. We also sold our second car a while back (dumb move indeed) so cant wait for the new one either...
I probably will regret the 1.5 due to its mileage and MT, but i think its the best decision one can make right now