6k Budget Hot Hatch/Fun Daily

[pilchard8]

Finally back on my feet after falling out with cars for awhile and I want to get something fun again for a daily. Currently drive a Mk2 Swift Sport which isn't bad but I want something a bit quicker/fun. My budget will be about 6k. A bit of criteria:

Manual
Petrol
3 Door/5 Door dont mind
Can live with daily
Average MPG (25-35), dont do that many miles
Normal Sized Boot - Swift a bit small
Prefer forced induction
My only car at the moment

Car history: Mk6 Fiesta ST, Mk2 Focus ST, Supra, Cerbera, Mk1 MX-5, Celica 190

Currently looking at an early Mk7 Fiesta ST as it suits my criteria but looking for other ideas.

Thanks

[ZX10R NIN]

Megane RS250 Cup (why not treat yourself to the best drivers hatch)

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

208 GTI is a good alternative to the Fiesta:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

I'd probably be looking for a facelift ST-3 Focus:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[Mr Tidy]

OK, so it's not forced induction and it's RWD but I'd be straight onto a BMW 130i - I just need to find the budget.

[Jaybmw]

Just bout a a mk5 gti myself. First week in touch wood so far so good. I'm starting to feel/see what everyone was talking about.

[pilchard8]

Had an Focus ST before, the Megane looks nice, will have a look at those. The GTi seems boring, been in a mates and it was just average. Maybe a manual one.

[stedaley]

Mr Tidy said:

OK, so it's not forced induction and it's RWD but I'd be straight onto a BMW 130i - I just need to find the budget.

a few have been targeted by gangs and stolen. just Food for thought

[Phil Dicky]

stedaley said:

Mr Tidy said:

OK, so it's not forced induction and it's RWD but I'd be straight onto a BMW 130i - I just need to find the budget.

a few have been targeted by gangs and stolen. just Food for thought

Newer model though ?

[Obee72]

130i

[dawsonz]

I've had my 130i a couple of years nearly now, absolutely love it. I went for 5 door LCI and it's fine with the child seat in the back. Downside, I don't get near enough time to enjoy compared to when I first had it. You'll find one easily enough within your budget.

[Mr Tidy]

stedaley said:

Mr Tidy said:

OK, so it's not forced induction and it's RWD but I'd be straight onto a BMW 130i - I just need to find the budget.

a few have been targeted by gangs and stolen. just Food for thought

That's news to me - I didn't think anything 10 years old would be a theft target!

Maybe it's just as well I couldn't find one in budget and got a 330i instead.