I say you should try to import R34 GT-R, white or Silver ones can be had for lot cheaper than locally still...
but in all honestly, if you want to be talked out.. the reason's are, they are not getting any newer (GT-T or GTR)
Car's like Skyline V35 manual Coupe, make's in my opinion lot better car daily "as you mentioned driving to work!!" and there lot of fun with much more modern mod cons to boot
also since you other choice is a STI... try looking for a Evo 8 MR... i still have not got a kick in the pants response from my GT-R yet as i did test driving stock Evo 8 MR's... a lot of car for 32K
and now for the kicker Buy the GT-R (32,33,34) ... it's a cult !!