Personally I would get the new HONDA CIVIC Type R...
Rave reviews all over the NET...
Undoubtedly a far better car! (way better looking too)
8000RPM before you hit the Red Line.. and better 0-100 times than the XR5 even though slightly less power. etc...etc...
If you do your research you may find that it is belived to be the Current Hot HATCH King :d
Good Luck Mate!!