had a similar conversation with a mate bout 18 months ago, sold his 2ltr turbo nova for a newer more reliable motor, escort cossie or 2dr scooby

he stumped 12k for a 280bhp import STi impreza, was well disappointed he didnt get the cossie, but after having a few trips out in the scoob i was well impressed, will never look as good but was still a hell of a car i thought! in car adjustable diff from 50:50 locked to nigh on rear wheel drive, had that lovely flat 4 burble, pretty quick and nowhere near as common as the 4dr variety of chavpreza!

then he sold it a year later cos he couldnt afford to run it n lost 4 grand

escort cossie wouldve went for same money probs

Keep the series 1 its got that old school bad boy appeal and make it quicker