I'm in the same shoes, ruled out skylines because of age (so ancient looking dash), servicing & insurance costs...even though an r33 GTR would be very tempting
DC2's just dont do it for me in the looks department and would just feel slow compared to the cupra in a straight line...even if they are the nuts on a track..
Kinda having a downgrade power wise.
Going for a MK4 Astra GSI turbo, 200 bhp standard and get a nice 280-300 bhp for not much money (works out cheaper than KO4/KO3 hybrid I think).
Much better spec'd car IMO. Will soon have some mods rolling (when I get one).
Looking at one now, Arden blue, 65k, FVSH, just had belt etc done, full heated leather recaros, cruise control, traction control, ESP, climate control....etc etc..