Can you recommend a small, fun 5-door car for urban use?

I need your help. Over the last 40 years I have driven two or three door cars which moved when the pedal was pressed, apart from the last two years when I have been driving a 5-door 1.0 litre Corsa given to me by my mother-in-law. After two years I have now decided I can get rid of it and buy something else with five doors. I just looked at a Corsa 1.8 SXi which seemed fast at the top end but sluggish round town. I mainly do 'round town', not motorways. I used to have a Clio RenaultSport, which was fun but unreliable, and a 3-door. I only have between £3000 and £4000. Insurance is not a problem nor really is VED. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Asked on 17 August 2013 by SH, Rugeley

Answered by Honest John
Maybe a Skoda Fabia 1.9TDI VRS. They don't have DPFs and they do have four doors.
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