Thanks guys, really appreciate the input, v helpful.
I'm actually thinking about it for my partner in the UK (so's I can drive it during the Brit summer
) , rather than here in Oz - so maybe the support side is less of an issue.
Tend to agree with SASless that what I'd really like is a Huey; feels like the old Wessex and with nearly the same fun of actually mounting the door of your trusty steed. The 212 was just as much fun - took one vertically out of the Hague city centre a couple of years back with a nearly full load of actors on board and plenty of go-juice. Somebody described it as a "yes" machine, as in "can you take......." "Yes, no problem".
.......but then you have to find work for these big thirsty beasties and that ain't so much fun.
Cheers
JerryG