Reply to "Am I just dreaming?"

I just negotiated a deal last night with a car for sale listed in this BB. I spent months on research and here is what I learned and why I spent a bit above budget. Here's what I found with most of the current mid $20k cars.
A/C-all there but not working:could be $200 r-12 refill or $2000+ in parts and labor.
ZF- shifts fine but never touched, probably needs to be wired and serviced $2000+
Suspension- original, probably needs all new bushings
Interior-all original and probably needs new hides. $1000+
The list goes on and on and the $$$ will pile up. I spent mid thirties and will get a car that has everything working, original owner with all records since new, all wearable items updated with improved brakes, suspension, cooling, 17" wheels, new hides, Group 5 steel package and a fuel injected stroker motor.
Another word of advice: find out where it has had services. Many have been through the doors of one of the specialists. I have spoken with all of them and they are very honest if they have seen the particular car. Plus they offer a lot of good insight into the marquee.