Read the buyers guides etc but I would give you two bits of advice.
- I'd save another grand and get an earlier mid/high mileage UK GT spec zed. Uk will be cheaper to insure long run, GT spec will allow you tO sell it later as non GT specs can be very hard to sell on. Buy cheap, buy twice!
- be swept up in the process as these are cars for 'passionate' people, but always check paperwork and be meticulous. Don't want to buy a lemon!
Good luck fella and post autotrader links to cars your interested in. Forum members here are really helpful. GL!
Best,
J