Dude you change your mind about cars more than some people change their socks!
As other have noted, and as I've said before...it;s strongly suggested that you get a nice daily driver before a project car. Project cars are great, but they cost a lot of money...if you're buying on a budget as it is, then you already know you don't have the kind of money to sink into it. I've suggested before...a 2nd gen LH car makes for a great first car. You can get them for pretty cheap (especially the Intrepids), and they're often in great shape. People get scared of the 2.7L but if you take care of it it'll be fine.
I paid $2,100 (American) for my car...almost perfect body, spotless interior, great drivetrain, 6 speaker sound system with CD player (and cassette, w00t!), power everything, and so on. The only thing that was wrong with it is the trunk light...big deal.
Or find something else. There's plenty of good used cars that will make daily drivers and can be had for great prices.
Once you have a daily driver that you don't need to worry about, then get a project car...you can take your time with it and not have to worry about needing a car while it's all in pieces.