He doesn't like the Clio, 3k gets you tip tip top GTI-6 or Rallye, more likely to spend half, & Mk4 is the worst Golf GTi ever built! just my 2p...

I'd go for a Cupra, or wait a couple weeks for M3's to depreciate some more lol. Personally couldn't own an EP3 Civic, would try chunk up more cash for an EK9 or Integra.