Hi, looking at getting a faster car soon, but what would be recommended? I'd prefer a hot hatch (but happy for anything else, just not too bulky) and insurance would have to be cheap for a 19 year old. Total budget around 7-8k including the insurance, so fire away 😀
Clio RS 172/182 is your obvious answer. I had a 172 Cup for some years (these shall now be outside your budget) and loved it. A FF version will be in budget. Shop carefully, there shall be dogs out there, but good ones too.