lol

Reliable and Lancia do not go together.

 

golf gti turbo?

 

+1 !!!!

 

or golf 4 motion
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/golf-2-8-v...item35b575add2

 

even better one for less lol
i think i quite fancy one myself lol
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-VOLKS...item2a14456719

 

if they arnt reliable then never mind lol..

Clio 172 / 182
Pug 306 Gti-6
Mk4 Golf gti ?

 

I would deff go with the Leon cupra R but yes the civic is still a good car too !

 

There is another seat option.

The ibiza 1.9tdi cupra or Fr.

 

Try ano ibiza cupra r the 3 door version of the leon cupra i have drove 1 and i know where theres 1 to be had and have to say its a very good 1 and they feel brilliant on boost. Definately would have 1 over a type r and a fez st

 

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.

 

What about a BMW 325 compact? 190bhp, rwd and a hatchback.

Gavin.

 

what even tho the cupra is basically a golf gti in drag? an u stated it was worst gti built?

 

Been looking at the Leons/Cupras and think I prefer the Civic's over them?!!

 

leon cuppra r 225 bhp . 260 with a remap handle well stop well look smart
and the mrk 4 is a very good car to be honest better than most rst

 

Chris - have a look at Audi S3's too

you will like it i think

 

Looked at these already mate but all seem very high milers / older for the money i want to spend. Also if parts are as dear as my S4 ones were then i'd prefer to steer away...

Cheers
Chris

 

Fabia VRS remapped, fast, economical, cheap to insure and good resale and repair cost

Just bought 1 myself and wish i'd done so yrs ago mine is a 2005 with cruise and esp had 1 owner full Skoda service history and is priced well within your budget

And before anyone says skoda its an audi A3 chassis

 

got one of those, nice car to drive, but it isn't exactly fun

more of a tepid hatch!!

 

isnt it the polo chassis?

also, thats the lower end of the VRS budget, 2005-6 models still seem to be flowating around 4.5-5k mark

i agree though, cracking cars, after a remap the in gear torque is phenomenal!

 

The 2.0 in that GTi wasn't terrible as an engine, but I vehemently dislike Mk4 Golfs... shoula cleared that up lol.

Fair point, had later Cupra's in mind TBH, not quite 3500 range.

 

I've had a 1.8t gti mk4 golf and HATED it!!!! dont think i could ever go back to one. Pretty much decided to get a civic type r I think, just got to sell the van now!!

 

They have a polo/ibiza chassis

 

i have one of those, and its not too bad, but it is dogsh!t slow.

thank god i have the FRS.

 

I was looking at civic type Rs. Ended up buying a 07 plate fiesta st with 32k on the clock for 4 grand.
Result. It's clean aswell also hpi clear.

All I found with the civics is there either 5-6 k and standard nice. Or 2,5 -4k and cat d or sky high miles

 

I love the look of the MK 6.5 Fiesta ST & ZS the only trouble would be constantly looking out the window making sure the rear spolier and bumpers were still there and not on ebay!

I know what has been said about VX but Z20LET Astra GSi / Zafira GSi an option

 

for some reason the Astra GSI hatches have kept their value very well

the coupes can be had for a bargain though

it is a vauxhall though......

 

Yeah dont want a vauxhall to be honest, i'll have a look about at the ST's but think that the civic might be more fun etc! I loved both my DC5 Integras I had so hope that it won't be too far off one of those

 

I to wanted the civic. But as said for my budget they were all high miles or cat d. Also the fiestas a bit cheaper on insurance ( I'm 21 ).

I loved my ek9 type r so much that the ep3 would probably feel soft ?

 

i've seen some that are cat d's etc but there are a handful out there with around 60-70k on them for about 3k. Insurance isnt an issue as i'm a bit older and my current company match the no claims on it that I use on my mercedes!

Not sure about the softness as ive only had dc5's, cant see it being as much fun but it will be nice as a winter runabout hopefully!

 

Far as Type R's go the only one that won't feel soft against an EK9 is the DC2 teg, DC5 isn't soft by any reach just obviously more refined/not as raw. EP3 would feel well soft in that company, but its meant to be the useable Type R so...

 

This looks pretty good

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WOW-GREAT-...item2314ff531a

Gavin.

 

avoid french and german (and i include all VAG) and go japanese. civic type-r gets my vote. although i'm looking to spend that amount on a saab 9-3 aero convertible

 

Audi S3 - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-S3-1-...item4aafa546f7

 

You can pick a Glanza V up for that sort of money, cracking little cars. Bit Marmite though!

 

You could pick up a VERY well spec'd Glanza for that money.. they go for foook all standard, they are fun, owned 1 for a while, but i doubt they're modern enough for the OP.

 

So you reckon a Saab 9-3 is better than the VAG stuff!? It's basically a Vectra in disguise! I've sold a few 9-3's and they are hateful things IMO!

 

id have a audi s3 power comfort and 4 wheel drive for great fun in ther snow
had a 02 plate one for 5years it never missed abeat once amazing little car
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3356073.htm

 

that one i posted is sold i asked if they would do a swap with my bmw lol

 

Well quick update, bought myself a 53 plate civic type r in silver yesterday, blimmin tidy thing, well pleased with it, great fun to chuck about and nippier than I was expecting! Quite looking forward to using it as a daily in the winter whilst the merc is in the garage being vinyl wrapped!!!

 

no, i didn't say that

oh no! you've shattered my dream now, i didn't know that