Why aye, greatest team ever! Anyway, ST170 may not be the quickest in a straight line but handling set up is excellent, lot of feel from steering and feedback from chassis. It will feel dated compared to your 197. A good point with the ek9 and dc2 is that they have no value to loose as there depreciation is done. Engines are small displacement and if they have been looked after will last forever. Hondas have a die hard following so if you get bored you'll easy shift one. Plus they have loads of potential to modify too. Another option, and I know this is a bit out there, but i have never come across a car with as good handling for the money and, again, its jap so very reliable is a Suzuki Ignis Sport. Great little car, it has a 1.5 toyota engine so again reliable but does need a cambelt change after 5 years. Cheap insurance, 40+mpg and fun!