I have a totally standard mk2 16v only "mod" being a magnex rear box. :embarassed:
I drive the car daily (50ish miles) and love every minute of it!
Having gone through a similar train of thought I have decided to enjoy the car as it is for now!
But come summer and beyond lean towards 9A bottom/full exhaust system etc, then who knows one day the 1.8t?!.
This way I will never get bored, will always love the car and will have enjoyed the car as standard upto another direction I go in, best of both worlds really (well thats my twisted rationale)

Goops