IMO 8k should get a decentg FRS! However FRS prices are mental and over priced imo.

I paid 7500 for mine in nov 08! Decent spec and condition. I sold it this year for circa 9k

However if you look hard enough you'll find the right car. There are loads for sale and I know that if I hadn't px'd and someone came waving 8k I would've probably sold up.