Time for another admission.

Remember what I've always said about sports cars - pointless, thirsty beasts without enough seats or doors, whose full performance you'll never use on a public road?

Well, I'm not proud. I can change my mind if I want to.

I want one.

I suspect that the reasoning comes from a sudden realisation that I'm 22, single, have no kids or pets, and drive a family car - one in the same market sector, and from the same country, as my mum's.

Don't worry, Sally fans, I'm not GS'd out yet. I'll keep Sally for a while before blowing all my cash on something daft, and will probably swiftly get annoyed by my new toy's lack of crap-carrying ability and go back to the Citroen fold with another GS or a CX or something. That's assuming the Rover still isn't restored, which it probably won't be.

So what shall I get?

I spent ages poring over classic car magazines and making lists until I came up with a long list, then I crossed out lots of cars until I came up with a shortlist. The criteria were that it had to be a proper coupe with none of this open roadster nonsense (bit pointless in this part of the world), nothing too insane (it will have to be an everyday car, so thirsty 3 litre engines are out of the question), preferably from the 70s (about to start seriously appreciating) and available in decent nick for around £2000. Here's the shortlist.

Mk I VW Scirocco
Saab 99 Turbo
Peugeot 309 GTi
Triumph TR7 fhc
Mk I Ford Capri

The Scirocco is, I think, extremely stylish and was a quick and well handling sports car in Storm and GTi trim. However, baser versions are about as slow as Sally. In the spec I want they're rare, but if I could find one I'd love one.

The 99 would be a good choice - cool as a Swedish winter and as well as having Volvo-esque build quality and strength it's extremely quick. However, parts don't come cheap. There's also some sentimentality at work here - the first car journey I ever made in my life was in a normally aspirated 99.

I haven't exactly been kind to 309s in this column so wanting to own one may come as a bit of a shock. Hear me out though. The 205 GTi is unarguably a classic sports car and the 309 is very nearly as good and much, much cheaper to buy. I also have some experience of standard 309s and know how well put-together they are. Even the 1.3 litre model is very quick and there's something very understated and cool about them - while not the sexiest of motors, they're not gawky or wrong from any angle (except maybe the tail lights). However, I suspect the phrases "Peugeot", "GTi" and "I'm 22" may cause some insurance problems.

Ah, the poor old Triumph TR7. Not so butch and hairy chested as any of the cars it replaced, but I don't need anything butch - I couldn't afford to insure it or put petrol in it. What the TR7 does offer is rock-bottom prices (especially for tin-top four cylinder versions, which is what I want) and wedge-tastic 70s styling which is just on the cusp of coming back in. On the downside, they often have hideous interiors and piss-poor British Leyland build quality. Back on the plus side, I've always liked the underdog - buying an fhc TR7 would satisfy my desire for something sporty and my love of unloved saloons at the same time.

The Mk I Ford Capri - the car you always promised yourself. If this car, along with a medallion and really loud shirt, doesn't start pulling the birds, I don't know what will. I must admit, the Capri is my favourite car on the list. I love the looks of the Mk I, and the 1.6 and 2.0 litre models are available on my budget - and they're not too thirsty either. They're not that quick (although even I don't want a 1.3) but who cares - the girls won't be able to see my chest wig if I'm moving too fast. To complete the effect, I'd really want one in orange or yellow.

The search is on - email me if you can give me any advice, or if you want to buy a GS.