From experience the Evo (7 & 8 in my case) go well, seemed a very firm ride and imo look good but feel cheap and dated inside.

Megane 225 F1 felt quicker even though it wasn't, didn't feel as solid and although more modern looking inside, felt cheap.

No experience with the others, but would a budget escos be any good condition wise in comparison to some of the others that will be newer, easy to source parts for and in better condition due to mass production bringing the prices down rather than becoming a collectors car?