a modded TT may not be your best bet for what you are looking for. You can get a decent stock TT (and that will be plenty fast- faster than a 95 firebird) for less than $12k, then use the remainder for something else. Take the time for research (like "search" on this site) and fund building (if a TT is where you really want to spend your money vice investing), and figure out what you really want instead of asking others what they think you want. Remember what you want out of a DD- regardless of only having to commute 1 mile. That mile will suck if you have to walk it every day yet have a really nice modded high HP TT that isn't running in your driveway.
Have you considered a NA? They are fast and fun to drive (your requirements). Makes a good DD, and you can get one for less than a TT- just a thought.