Very few 1.7's left (the engines are frail enough) and any €1k ones will be rust buckets - that's what has killed off most of them from our roads (rear arches & sills notoriously bad).
If you find a well maintained, rust free 1.7 for a grand, I'll take it in a heartbeat. There was a Puma Racing local to me for a few years (garaged and rarely out), but it sounded great when he opened the taps - little could keep with it in the twisties - a very underrated car indeed !
Was a black one on Donedeal for €450 a few weeks back in Wexford.
Rust free (Has had 2 tiny patches on the floor but properly done!) Rear Arches/Sills are perfect!
Off the road for 3 years so needs tyres/service etc... Also needs a steering rack.
I’ve had a craving for a Type R over the last while (albeit an EP3 would be my preference).
There are a few higher mileage ones at the €3k-€4K range on DoneDeal and Adverts now. There was a UK reg one for just over €2k until about a day ago but seems to have been sold.