what about something old school like a audi coupe quatro 20v would leave you pleanty to chuck on coilies, bigger brakes etc etc?
i had an audi coupe 2.8 16v a few years back. few issues, 1-it isnt fast, 2- it cost me the world in maintenance and repairs and most importantly 3- it was one of the worst handling cars ive ever driven
yet i loved it

, not really what im after though
old school cars are an option though