Im 20, 1yr NCB. Can pick one of them up for 5k, just had £1900 spent on rebuilding engine, i know the owner and work with him, i know the cars reliable and very good condition as i get a lift to work off him.
Vtec...
all that needs to be said

EP3 is only Vtec ive been in, and its a really good system, as youve got econmy if you want it, 6gears with the EP3, and obviouslly wanna go fast, get it upto 5,000rpm or wherever.
Firstly, yeah go Jap!
If you're in to the whole FWD thing then you'll not get much better than an EP3 Civic. Modding wise the sky's the limit; companies like Spoon, AEM, Buddy Club and Mugen make offer enough aftermarket parts to bankrupt you 3 times over
The rawer option would be a DC2 or DC5 Integra as they are more bias towards the stripped out lightweight racer type machine that the Type-R badge is supposed to represent, but the Civic is still a good car. I'll be honest, I don't get the big "V-tec" excitement where people suggest that you neck will snap and your bowels will empty through every available body cavity once it gets to 25,000 rpm or whatever it is but it's certainly a reliable system, and a lot more exciting than a Corsa.
Haha, ive been looking at them parts, Jackson seem good but i wouldnt charge it.
Vtec...
lol
give me a turbo or bodies any day of the week.