[IMLost]

Welcome to the madness. I'm new also. I knew that if I did a build it would consume me so I chose to buy. What is better, or best is opinion. Make your self happy. Set a price range, compare your build vs. buy? What is your time worth? The satisfaction?
My car is not the color combo that I thought I wanted. The motor was ok but tame. The price was right. I could change to engine when the time came, but the car was in almost perfect shape. The price was right.
You can spend as much or as little as you want (you'll spend more) but as all of the guys have said it all goes away or get better when you strap yourself in,fire it up and go for a drive.
GOOD LUCK!