thanks for the help so far guys.
ive looked over a few so far and rust buckets =(
my first port of call is the brakes and suspension, due to my age the car will be a bit of looker rather than a 300Bhp 1.8t monster (*insurance cough*). and im now looking for 90 spec models and up to make things easier in the long run.
gotta love the look of the cars hence my decision of this over a crx =)
,many thanks ollie
hope to post some pics of my motor soon