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Mk2 GTI. HAS TO BE.
MK2's and 172 Clios are great, finding a good one for £2000? Good luck with that!

Mk2 GTI. HAS TO BE.

That looks like a proper bargain.
I fail to see how the Prelude constitutes a truly fun car.
+1 for the MX5.
Fiat coupe.
.Take something like an old Land Rover. Massively underpowered, heavy, cramped cabin and generally hideous to drive, but many people will insist that it is by far the most fun they've had behind the wheel.

i like the thought of a turbo/super charged MX5, probably not in initial budget..but it could be added later.
MR2.. i'm not sure about, the sub 2k turbos i've seen looked a bit ropey

Honda Prelude
2k will get a very good example of either the 4th gen or 5th gen