For that money id build an Accord 2.4 / k24, performance oriented Service, ARPs, Ep3 head, 4-2-1, RBC manifold, Stage 1 cams, PRB ecu, Ktuner, map by Romain make 275 at wheels all day and for about £4-4.5k. Available in Hearse for @UnicyclingTom aswell
6 speed, lovely cars, gearbox is buttery smooth and so is ride - currently have one I'm pulling running gear out of for a secret project