Unless you get an older Cobra you’re going to need more than 15k. I wouldn’t get a Cobra unless it was an '03-'04 and you’re 5k+ shy to get a good vert. I drove an S2000 for the 1st time in a while on tuesday and I forgot how fun they are. Not sure how much they’re going for used but a 350z vert could also be fun for you.
not going to modd it really, just bolt ons, The GMs make some decent power stock with the turbos they come with, and I know the s2000’s are a blast too.
so what are you going to throw in for the extra 3k since you said you would take 12k in your post for it:). If I decide to go with a s2000 i will get a hold of you for sure, your price is real good and it has crazy low miles on it.