I sort of agree with Marlin here.
I am in a very similar situation as yourself OP. I have saved up quite a bit of money and am looking to buy a new car (GTR of some sort), while i also plan on moving out at the end of next year. So i am battling with options, should i buy a better/more expensive car that i prefer (R34 GTR) and move out with less money? Or should i go with my 2nd favourite GTR in the R32 and move out with far more money, however being constantly paranoid about the car (will it explode?, wat happens if it dies?, how much money will i have to spend on it?)? Or lastly should i go the middle option with the R33 GTR, being my least favourite yet seems to be the best bang for buck.
For me it seems like the perfect balance might be the R33 GTR, its my least favourite of the GTR's, yet some can look very nice. Series 3, Midnight purple/KN6, lowered with 18" rims looks tough as! They are quick, have road presence and you can find some really good examples around mid $20,000.....about half the price of a R34 GTR!!!!
I am just talking out of my head here, but its food for thought man. Consider your options and think about what is the best combination of what you want and try make it work with your money. Set your priorities straight and work the car around that.
Good luck!!!