So you can't afford the real thing, so you buy yourself a car that isn't the real thing, has no real resale value, and is still slow, uninspiring to drive etc

The car would look toss, as all replicas do, because as good as the Escort Cosworth looks, you buy one for the performance.

Jay - you clearly haven't got the cash for a 10k car etc, and taking a loan for a car that could cause you problems etc is a comlpetely idiotic thing to do.

Stop looking to throw good money after bad, and buy yourself a nippy, fun, reliable car that you don't have to throw money at. You'll be far better off in the long term.