Are XR6 Turbo's fun to drive within speed limit? Mods to make them 'feel' fast?

[Joshmcmillan]

Hello everyone, I'm just wondering and trying to work out whether an XR6 Turbo is the best option for someone that loves to drive, or whether they're too 'dulled' down to suit the family man.
I've been in the automatic BA and FG XR6 turbo's and they are VERY fast, but you don't feel a lot of it, and I know a manual would feel faster, but then again, are they too fast to have fun within the speed limits?

And if they are too covered up, would suspension mods, higher diff gears, exhaust and a brutal tune change things completely?
Or would something with less power and better handling be more fun to drive? Or something older, maybe a boosted E-series? I know it's different for everyone, but I'd love to hear people's thoughts