hope this is not too late. IF you want a fast fast car with 13k, but your self a good 94-98 honda civic or integra that cost around 5k. Go to this web site,
www.jgenginedynamics.com . They can build you a B18 block with a vtec head with steel sleves and a compression ration about 11.5:1 which produces about 240hp at the wheel on 91 octane and its street legal. All for about 5-7 grands. They give you the B18 engine so dont worry about which engine comes with the used car, just make sure its a honda.