Yeah I can tell this place can be really helpful, as long as I don't get to confused lol... well I think this is the best plan keeping the Punto going for now, as it gives me about a year to keep my eyes open for the perfect 5
if anyone knows one in Essex for sale that isn't on the typical forums or pistonheads let me know! Do you think £1,800 is a good enough starting budget to have? At the end of the day I wouldn't be too bothered about the bodywork as I would probably get a re-spray etc. anyway, as long as, like you say, the rust situation isn't too bad. I just have a dream of driving down to K-Tec with two grand in my pocket and making it mint(ish!)
Are K-Tec still considering one of the best Renault tuners? I spent ages looking around the site when I had my Clio...