if i were u, i'd get rwd cars such as toyota mr-2. or nissan 300zx, or older supra, or even miata. u can get miata for $2000-$2500 and build the heck out of it.
5th gen lude all day, GSR and your asking for it to be stolen. I also love the Impreza 2.5RS but at times it's hard to find a clean low mile 2.5 for a good price they are great little cars.