Rob
If you can fit in a LS3a that would be a nice aircraft for you.
Have yu tried to fit in a ASW 20? Thats another good performer in your price range. Both those planes are nice to fly.
You may have to increase your budget to 30-35k for a nice on thou, maybe less if your not picky.
Good luck
Get a reasonably nice trailer.
A dog of a trailer is a major PITA