I think at the end of the day this is true, if you are happy it doesnt matter.
I recently paid $9k for a HR31 coupe, a lot of people would think Im crazy as I could get an R32 for that price but every man and his dog has one, you see a 2 door 31 and most people go 'I didnt even know they existed' and for the $9k I got something with all the suspension done, exhaust, FMIC, and in immaculate condition. Not one single oil leak and I haven't had a single issue with it.
I would happily pay $13k for a mint R32 if it had full susp, tune, wheels and I knew it had a good history and wasn't going to do a bottom end in 6 months time.