Hey you know the $16,000 price tag is negotiable.
I did exactly what your saying you'd like to do. I found the straightest R32 I could find (very close to stock), and modified it properly. I didnt trust a lot of cars I looked at. there were so many beaten up 32's out there, and still are.
This car is mad! I have reciepts to show all the cash I spent gettin this thing to be what it is today ($8000 aprox), that being, a car that makes you smile every time you open the throttle. But like you said, you wont get an animal for this kind of money. What you will get is a car thats tuned well within its limit's, that has immense power gains over stock specs, that also makes a great everyday driver. Some of these cars Ive seen man, their running massive amounts of boost with stock internals, heading for disaster. Or maybe already there. Which is why you will see some cars with higher power outputs for a cheaper price than a car like mine.
Dont be fooled my friend.
This car puts others to shame, inside and out.
If you are keen on the car, I am negotiable on price.
If you wanna chat on the phone, just give me a call on 0439 396 943, and ask for Matt.
Let me know.