> What do u lot recommend? I want a nice, fast, cheap motor.
You don't want an XR2i then ....
was about to say that :)
dont do it m8 2i's are the biggest bucket of s**te you can get :)
trust me been there done that several time
does it have to be a hatch?
consider a nice big comfy 4 door saloon not a suggestion but an example Cavvy GSi same insurance costs as a 2i and faster top end and 0-60 more reliable less rattly more refined more comft damn its an all round better car but then again most things are
consider big saloons :) faster and comfier and normally cheaper to insure too :)