Fun, reliable, somewhat practical car for under £7k?

[ArchEnemy]

Currently thinking along the lines of an FN2 Type R.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks.

[ArchEnemy]

Not so keen on the R.

Any other suggestions?

[Monkeylegend]

Impreza STi.

[ZX10R NIN]

Focus in ST-3 spec is a hard package to beat with that sweet 5 pot & a good chassis what's not to like, whilst the RS250 with the Cup Chassis is the pick of the bunch you'll struggle to find one with sensible miles at this price point & a non Cup car isn't as good as the ST.

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Megane RS250 a good car but in non Cup form just not as good as the Ford

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Other options:

Mazda3 MPS

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Giulietta Cloverleaf

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Astra VXR a very underrated car which is why you can land a 2011 car for your budget:

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Leon Cupra at this price point these represent the best of the VAG cars but I'd be looking at most of the cars above first.

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R32 just for that engine

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S3 if you decide you want a GTI then I'd buy one of these:

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