i got rid of an escos and went evo, tbh i wish i kept with the cossie

i drove an 8 first and it was horrible, great car in every way but just no feel to the car due to all its fancy electrics, plus the 7/8/9 all look the same with just a few cosmetic changes and they blend in very well on the road which just looks boring

personally id go for the escos, or go for a modded 5/6 that has had all the work done which then you will forget about the cossie,as you will have some serious performance, handling, and comfort and reliability