If you drive a gti golf with a k03, you don't have turbo lag!! i have a vRS with the same engine but with a k04, and it doesn't really have any lag either.
Lag is the S366 on my MR2.
350Z would be a good shout. I loved mine, always brought a smile to my face. I only sold mine due to it having 2 seats, actually wish I had of kept it for all they are really worth.
Handy enough on fuel also, if that is a concern.
All the best with the search.
If it was my money I'd be in a nice renaultsport Megane r26 with a few tweaks taking it to the 280hp mark [emoji108]
I have a very clean (terrified to say immaculate ) 350z coming back into stock next week. 2004 GT in silver, I sold it with a genuine 16k 2 years ago, it now has 36k.