Apologies in advance i know these pop up every once in a while

Options are
Focus ST...winning so far...
Evo 7 but its a stretch i know..
Golf R32 stretching it again..
Seat ibiza/leon R's, but just feel too plastic to me
Scoobie doo's ive really warmed too so their in too

NOT an option END OF
vauxhalls of any kind except for a zafira vxr but dont need 7 seats really.
mazda's just not me
BMW's are lovely but sadly a no in my neck of the woods.
volvo's ugly past the 850 imop
renaults nope.
cosworths

Ive grown up but not given up i just want safe, reliable, FAST,maintainable without maclaren to hand and ideally not for the full 8k

you know be a dad taxi but enjoy it too.

Suggestion's or op's on the winning options would be much appreciated