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Hello 
It's coming up to two years since I bought the 205, and I'm definitely ready for something considerably quicker, especially since seizing the opportunity to drive my dad's Griff on every single dry day this year.
I've been offered £1200 for my GTI which isn't bad considering I paid about that for it originally and all I've done to it is put 10,000 miles on it and serviced it regularly.
I'm gonna budget £3,000 not including insurance etc. I have two years no claims and I'm nearly 22 so I'm in pretty good steed for something with a decent amount of power.
I've been toying with the idea of an early Evo/Impreza but I really don't know where to start. Which models are actually genuinely quick, but still going to be a decent, reasonably reliable buy for the money?
What are the alternatives?
I'd like something that sees 60 in less than six seconds. (I'm aware this isn't a brilliant indicator of overall performance, but at this stage in my life I'm interested in going round corners at great pace and being pinned back in my seat when accelerating. I'm not interested in cruising on the autobahn at 155MPH).
I'm all for harsh rides and minimal creature comforts. Having said that, a stripped interior and roll-cage is a step too far. The girlfriend would not approve. I want something that is going to excite me and handle as good if not better than the GTI. I'm open to ideas regarding RWD, AWD and FWD. I don't want a Sierra Cosworth. My bloody next door neighbour just bought one so I can't get one as well
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Cheers!
EDIT:
I've toyed with the idea of an MI16 engined 205 but I think I fancy a change. I want something with a turbo! I'd love an ITR, but they're double my budget and saving for one would take a long time for a student, so something in-between (but probably more powerful) will have to do!

It's coming up to two years since I bought the 205, and I'm definitely ready for something considerably quicker, especially since seizing the opportunity to drive my dad's Griff on every single dry day this year.
I've been offered £1200 for my GTI which isn't bad considering I paid about that for it originally and all I've done to it is put 10,000 miles on it and serviced it regularly.
I'm gonna budget £3,000 not including insurance etc. I have two years no claims and I'm nearly 22 so I'm in pretty good steed for something with a decent amount of power.
I've been toying with the idea of an early Evo/Impreza but I really don't know where to start. Which models are actually genuinely quick, but still going to be a decent, reasonably reliable buy for the money?
What are the alternatives?
I'd like something that sees 60 in less than six seconds. (I'm aware this isn't a brilliant indicator of overall performance, but at this stage in my life I'm interested in going round corners at great pace and being pinned back in my seat when accelerating. I'm not interested in cruising on the autobahn at 155MPH).
I'm all for harsh rides and minimal creature comforts. Having said that, a stripped interior and roll-cage is a step too far. The girlfriend would not approve. I want something that is going to excite me and handle as good if not better than the GTI. I'm open to ideas regarding RWD, AWD and FWD. I don't want a Sierra Cosworth. My bloody next door neighbour just bought one so I can't get one as well

Cheers!
EDIT:
I've toyed with the idea of an MI16 engined 205 but I think I fancy a change. I want something with a turbo! I'd love an ITR, but they're double my budget and saving for one would take a long time for a student, so something in-between (but probably more powerful) will have to do!
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