6-7 K can get you a good condition b16a powered EG hatch
or a rough body b18c (not type r) powered EG
alot turbo boys seem to like dissing the ftw hondas but u should be carefull these little pocket rockets can be quick..
my first car was a civic then i bought a gtr but i didnt keep it for long
end of the day if you want to save money for your next car and have a decent looking car with decent power
id say civic
here some run down facts
B16a (jdm spec) 170hp
B18c (jdm spec) 180hp
B18cR 200hp
type r is a light car just over 1 tonne
civic would be around 950 kg.
it's got some good power to weight ratio for some fun.