I am looking to get back into SCCA after a 10 years off. I am looking for a inexpensive and fun car to drive. I am currently considering a Festiva, Escort, or if I can find one cheap enough, a Contour.

I am looking for past experience and suggestions with each of these, or even one not listed. I am also considering possibly looking in to Mazdas.

I will probably start out racing Solo I or II, but want to be able to move on to IT, without moving to another car, or re-working everything.

Thanks in advance!

[This message has been edited by thinman337 (edited July 23, 2003).]