5-6K on a car - what would your choice be

[Frankstar]

The time has come to replace my trusty corsa (don't slag him he has been good to me).
What would you buy? What would you recommend that I buy? A bit about me 27 yr female, likes to drive pretty hard. Needs something that does break the bank on insurance or fuel but something that is fun to drive and has a bit of space for friends and sports kit.
Love any advice. So many choices.

[duckers26]

Golf GTI?

[Morry10]

Suzuki Swift Sport - should get a nice one for that budget I would think.

Space wise it should be ok albeit its only a 3 door.

Tiff (of Top Gear etc) loved the original model and as far as I know likes the new one too.

Should be able to insure and run it on a very reasonable budget I would think.

Good luck with the search

[pboyd]

S2000
Type r civic
Dc2
Mini cooper s
Seat Leon

[Morry10]

Just spotted this in PH classifieds:

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/s...

I appreciate it is just over budget but I am sure could be had for 6k without too much trouble.

Just as an example.

Cheers

[cerb4.5lee]

If you like your corsa there is a VXR model in the classifieds for £6k, not sure what insurance is on those but that's decent power for the money.