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Handling, performance, VTEC engine, prestige, Reliability and reasonably low running costs.

Looks are average, goes through tyres when driven enthusiastically. Limited grip in the wet under power.

Must be one of the best cars I have ever owned. Bullet proof reliability, excellent performance, with an performance exhaust it sounds superb! Spend under £300 and get around 215bhp. Handling is excellent, although does understeer at the limit more than some other cars. Drive to the track, brilliant fun and faster than cars with much more power, then drive home. Works brilliantly as an every day car and low servicing costs.