I got a '94 TT with 54k miles for $20k (also california). The only problem with it was the paint job, which $4k should cover to get a brand new paint job. With a little TLC, the interior and engine are in nearly perfect condition. If you want a late-model Z... '94 and '95 are definitely the way to go. '96 is just too limiting of a year because of the ECU.