the budget only stretches to 12k, unfortunately. 15k max if i fall in love with something. i'm under 25 and on a provisional so the insurance on an rs200 would probably be more than the price of the car. as it is i'm paying 1800 for a 1332cc corolla and the only quote i can get for an is200 is 2800, the only one without a 4k excess anyways.
i'm probably in the 1998-2000 range for the money i'm talking about.