I definately factored a couple into my search for a car, i went for looks, interior comfort, grunt, modifying potential and handling. Its not the BEST of everything, but it has the basis for increase in all of the above field. Economy and overall ride comfort i dont have, but thats what you get when you go turbo with stiff coils!
There was a V35 Skyline on J-spec for $24k l&c, 2003, leather, 6 speed man, brembos. Might be something for you to look at!