I have a budget of up to 11k to spend on a second car for myself.
It must have four seats and of hatchback size.
My current favourites are a mk5 R32 and a Focus ST3, the focus being the fore runner due to current prices being a few grand less than the equivalent year Golf.

Any suggestions to rival these two...........

Nik.

 

Focus without doubt.

 

Something like this would be nice...

Lancia : LANCIA DELTA INTEGRALE EVO 2

...as long as you don't want to drive it too much!

 

I would say Focus also

 

Mk5 Golf GTi
Vectra VXR
and Mazda MPS's are also worthy alternatives.

 

Agree with all the above. You cn get some cracking motors for £11k. I quite fancy an Astra VXR or even an rx8, both can easilthad for £11k

 

I prefer the Focus over the Astra and the RX8 is a little cramped in the back for two kids.

 

I know it's a bit bigger than you want but I think you should give serious consideration to a Volvo S60 T5 R.

 

I think my mates would have my life if i said i was buying a Volvo, no matter how potent it was
Thanks for the suggestion though

 

How about an E39 M5 or an E30 M3?? Can have either very easily for that money