What do you think the hottest hatch is out of the bunch

[white_goodman]

Out of your list, I would say the LCR and S3 are too similar to your RS (both nice cars though) and not as quick. The R32 looks great and sounds great (but then so does your RS I imagine. I haven't had a decent drive in one but I imagine it would be a great all-rounder, if not the most inspiring driver's car.

As your other cars are turbocharged, I would be tempted to go for something NA, so the EP3 Type-R from your list, although isn't the DC2 Integra Type-R generally regarded to be the better driver's car? Also more rare and a bit undervalued at the moment IMHO. Possibly a future classic? I would also consider a Corrado VR6 if you don't mind something a bit older (great car - I would own another one in a heartbeat) and can be made faster. I would also recommednd an Impreza WRX (you could get a very nice one for £6k). Yes it's turbocharged but the steering is uncorrupted by torque steer, you've got that characterful flat four, excellent all-weather 4WD traction and it feels a bit wieldier than a Focus im my experience (admittedly the Focus I drove was an ST not an RS). Anyway, good luck with whatever you choose and enjoy looking!

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white_goodman said:

Out of your list, I would say the LCR and S3 are too similar to your RS (both nice cars though) and not as quick. The R32 looks great and sounds great (but then so does your RS I imagine. I haven't had a decent drive in one but I imagine it would be a great all-rounder, if not the most inspiring driver's car.

As your other cars are turbocharged, I would be tempted to go for something NA, so the EP3 Type-R from your list, although isn't the DC2 Integra Type-R generally regarded to be the better driver's car? Also more rare and a bit undervalued at the moment IMHO. Possibly a future classic? I would also consider a Corrado VR6 if you don't mind something a bit older (great car - I would own another one in a heartbeat) and can be made faster. I would also recommednd an Impreza WRX (you could get a very nice one for £6k). Yes it's turbocharged but the steering is uncorrupted by torque steer, you've got that characterful flat four, excellent all-weather 4WD traction and it feels a bit wieldier than a Focus im my experience (admittedly the Focus I drove was an ST not an RS). Anyway, good luck with whatever you choose and enjoy looking!

Thanks for all the info it's much appreciated your quite right with the whole don't get another turbo kinda thing Ive looked at the dc5 integra type r but I've done quotes on them before and for some reason I couldn't even get a quote as they are imports and for some reason I struggled to find someone to even give me a quote on one.

To my knowledge I don't think the dc2 integra type r is a import so insurance wouldn't be a problem but I prefer the ep3 type r civic as its slightly newer than the dc2 integra type r.

As for a impreza I've had so many times in my life where I've wanted one and then changed my mind lol I've only ever driven a older one once and it was standard from what I remember and it was a great drive. I must say tho the p1 always draws me in for look in the classifieds.

Hopefully I will finally come to a decision but Untill then everyone's thoughts ideas and opinions are very much appreciated and helping with a decion so thanks people 👍

[Ecurie Ecosse]

Here's a pic of my old 147 GTA.

To borrow the wording of an old Volvo ad:

I'm not asking you to buy this car. I'm just letting you know it exists.

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Ecurie Ecosse said:

Here's a pic of my old 147 GTA.

To borrow the wording of an old Volvo ad:

I'm not asking you to buy this car. I'm just letting you know it exists.

It looks stunning and thanks for showing me exsits lol what was the set up ? 4 wheel drive or fwd ? Did much go wrong with yours? I've always heard they break a lot not that model in particular just alfas in general

[Pesty]

Ecurie Ecosse said:

Here's a pic of my old 147 GTA.

I was just going to post that suggestion.

would be my choice.

[300bhp/ton]

Dave Hedgehog said:

R32 is the iconic car out of that list

But not exactly a dynamic or fun drive though.

[Pesty]

a GTA here. This one does not have a LSD fitted I believe its a common mod to have one fitted on these.

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...

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Pesty said:

a GTA here. This one does not have a LSD fitted I believe its a common mod to have one fitted on these.

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...

I'm loving that cheers for that 👍I think you gti fans are opening my eyes and making this a must see just reading up on reviews now. Is it not weighty like the r32 tho ?

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GA55SED said:

I'm loving that cheers for that 👍I think you gti fans are opening my eyes and making this a must see just reading up on reviews now. Is it not weighty like the r32 tho ?

Gta I meant bloody predictive txt sorry

[Pesty]

Just do as much research as possible

[white_goodman]

GA55SED said:

Thanks for all the info it's much appreciated your quite right with the whole don't get another turbo kinda thing Ive looked at the dc5 integra type r but I've done quotes on them before and for some reason I couldn't even get a quote as they are imports and for some reason I struggled to find someone to even give me a quote on one.

Try Adrian Flux insurance brokers. They have insured most of my quick cars, apart from my Impreza, as they had a lot of claims on Imprezas at the time of asking!