I just got the 100 mph jacket and bibs, a considerable ($$$) investment. The first thing I noticed is that these are heavy duty goretex - the outer fabric is tough, and then the elbows and knees are reinforced beyond that. The jacket has a very high collar, and the hood is just right. There are even neoprene cuffs at the sleeves.
I've had lighter goretex jackets before, and even with recommended care (nikwax), the surface still wets out. I don't think that will happen with this stuff. I've also ripped the lighter jackets - now that was a sad day- but this stuff is much tougher.
The jacket did not come with a liner, but it has a double front zipper, and Christie at BPS was very helpful when I called her. She said that I could sacrifice the 100mph rating on the zipper by zipping in a liner using the inner jacket zipper. I will take my jacket to the store and try a couple. I think I will have to turn the liner inside out to get the zippers to match, but that puts the liner pockets on the inside where I can get to them.
The only thing I don't like about the suit is the gingerbread on the jacket. I could do without the four colour bps decals.
I've tried the gear, sitting in the backyard in the rain (What's Daddy doing now?), and it is great. Dry (not even a little damp) on the inside, no leaks, and dripping from head to foot. I'm looking forward to trying it out with a fishing rod in my hand.