Mate much as I love your enthusiasm for the 90's jap wagons don't be under any illusion that your not going to spend what you would on mods on a newer car keeping it on the road.
Not saying they're unreliable (they're not) but ultimately things get old and wear.
You really want to speak to Husky about a GT4. He had major mither with his due to previous owner fettlidge.
Pulsar GTiR.......and you think a scooby is too chavvy! Lol