...seen a few cheapies cropping up in the last couple of weeks. Is one for sub-£1k just going to be a pile of shit?

Minor arch rust doesn't upset me too much, and I know they can rust other places, but is one going to be pants at that money? Engine melting material and stuff?

Got a Civic Coupe at the moment, but I'm a bit fed up with it so fancy a change. I do like the little Fez so was just wondering if I'd be buying trouble, or if there are decent ones out there for less than £1k?

Also, what sort of MPG do they do? Not so fussed about round down, but I do drive on motorways a bit, so don't want something that will be revving it's cock off constantly and using loads of fuel.

I should probably grow up and buy a Mondeo diesel or something, but I want something a bit more fun that that to be honest!