Celica, still the best cheap coupe?

[EazyDuz]

After a lot of research I've narrowed it down to either a Hyundai Coupe or a 140bhp facelift Celica as my next, cheap car. As most Celicas now are over the 100,000 mile mark, do they have much life left in them?
I want the model with leather interior and climate control. The 190bhp models are usually over £1500 which I think is excessive given their age and I think I'd be happy with the performance from the 140. Just a shame most near me are in boring silver.
What do I need to look for when viewing?

[EazyDuz]

T66ORA said:

Go for a old RWD version, call it a GT85 and get instant PH cred

Pistonhead cred means zilch. I'd drive a Nissan Micra if i enjoyed it.
Struggling to find a clean example. Someone had one listed earlier, 03 plate with FSH and an MOT.
I checked the MOT history and it had a shopping list of advisories ranging from an oil leak to chassis rust.

[EazyDuz]

Ill keep an eye out for either versions, as either would feel like a rocket coming from a 1.4 astra anyway.