best 'hot hatch' for sub £1000?

[Jacobthechap]

as the title says...

go!

[Chrisw666]

306 GTI 6

[ali4390]

Chrisw666 said:

306 GTI 6

This is certainly going to be one of the best bets!

[Jacobthechap]

yeah I've always liked the look of them..

not a massive fan of pugs though

[Deisel Weisel]

Puma 1.7, if that counts as a hatch.

[Jacobthechap]

yeah good shout! always liked the idea of a puma engined fiesta though!

[crofty1984]

Ropey 205gti

[greggy50]

http://pistonheads.com/sales/3631770.htm

[Chrisw666]

Rover 25 BRM.

The puma is worth a shout though, much better than a fiesta even one with a puma lump.

[lankybob]

Chrisw666 said:

Rover 25 BRM.

Beat me to it! (Even though it's a 200!)

[Baryonyx]

306 GTi-6 or a Saxo VTS.

[Jacobthechap]

i do quite like saxos but they have been ruined by boys racers!

[MG CHRIS]

Mg zr im sure ive seen a few 160 bhp version for less than a grand or clio 172 ive heared they are good handling cars but i would never own a renault.

[Baryonyx]

Jacobthechap said:

i do quite like saxos but they have been ruined by boys racers!

There are still plenty around that haven't been ruined by Max Power reading Halfords shoppers.

[TameRacingDriver]

My choice would be a 306 GTI-6 if it had to be semi modern. Otherwise, a 205 GTI would be a better bet, particularly if you were an amateur mechanic as it will undoubtedly be the more fun to drive.

If I ever went back to FWD cars though, I'd like to try a 205 GTI (preferably a 1.9).

OR... a 205 with a GTI-6 lump (probably not for a grand though)

[Somnophore]

I'd go puma too but almera gti might be worth a shout

[LeeThr]

206 GTi's arent too shaby and they really are coming into this price bracket a lot now though.

If i decide to keep mine and throw a few quid at it i think i wouldnt want rid.

[0a]

Puma - only spend £750 if the arches have not been done though

[Somnophore]

Very left field if you can find one - Daihatsu Cuore Avanzato TR-XX R4

[vsonix]

You should be able to pick up a decent e36 318ti Compact for that kind of money these days. Might be considered more 'warm' than hot but they're a great drive and the engine is fun and revvy. Modify the factory airbox with a cold air feed, cat back exhaust and a remap and you're away. The ones with the factory M-sport kit are a lot nicer to look at - the standard look is a little frumpy but more of a sleeper.