nice unmodded TT's have been very stable. back in 98, it would cost anywhere from 14-16 to get a clean low milliage car.. such a thing is from 11-14k. think that sucks is that there is absolutely no market for Z's above 13k or so... thats just the way it is. go back to stock. its a hassle, but if you are worried about the money, its the only way you are going to avoid a beating.