Best/most enjoyable hot-hatch for under £5,000?

[JCollins]

I've recently sold my sensible little 1.2 Fiesta as the engine went bang and although 'tis not too expensive to replace, I wanted to sell it and put the left over cash towards a more enjoyable and exciting daily driver.

So, inbetween pinching a car from work to knock about in and saving some cash untill summer. What are some of the most fun and enjoyable hot-hatches that I could daily drive for around £3-5k?

[s m]

R53 Cooper S
Clio 1x2
Saxo VTS/106 GTI
325ti

[survivalist]

To give you a real answer we really need to know your age and the running costs you’re willing to endure. Loads of interesting metal for £5k but it might not be cheap to run or insure.

[300bhp/ton]

Do you need a hatchback? How about a coupe or sports car?

[swamp]

Mk5 Golf GTi?

[Obee72]

130i

[Pjhuk33]

Fn2?

[JJ55]

Clio 172/182 most raw
Mini Cooper s go cart handling
Fiesta st good all rounder
Golf gti prob most comfortable

[JackReacher]

EP3 Type R, the engine is a masterpiece.