Which coupe for around 5k?

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I fancy a more visually appealing car to replace my boring 98 Escort. I am confident in my sexuality and wouldn't mind driving around in something a bit poncy. I like the looks of the Hyundai Coupe, and to a lesser extent the Ford Puma and Honda Prelude.

What would be the best choice in this class? Needs to be reliable (no Fiat Coupe thanks), stylish, under 5k, reasonably economical, and under insurance group 14ish.

 

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Thanks for suggestions so far. I suppose it doesn't necessarily have to be under IG 14, but I don't want to be spending a fortune on insurance every year. I'll be 26 later this year but will only have 1 year NCB.

Doesn't necessarily have to be a coupe either, as long as it looks good and is reasonably sporty I'm easy. From the looks of things it would be quite an old MX-5 within my price range, which doesnt appeal much. Want something newer than my 98 escort in order to justify it to the missus

 

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406 Coupe without a doubt

Yeah, I quite like these. Problem is that there doesnt seem to be too many around for my money, and a lot of those that are around are either 3.0 V6 (too thirsty and insurancey) or autos (want a manual ideally).

Does nobody like the Mk1/mk2 hyundai coupes or are they a bit cack? I quite like the look of them myself and the 2.0l seems to give decent performance.