saph is the better driving car in standard forms of both.

mainly because many 3dr's handly are old and poorly setup. and basically old cars, the 3dr was more of a drivers car, and the saph was a more refined pleasure car.

I would go for a saph if he wants a cheap fast cossy.

it will cost him alot more to have a 3dr, and then he may have to spend a bit to get it to a good standard.

really depends where he wants to compromise

looks or handling? or he can have the best of both, but again money.