100% worth it. I bought my TT6 from Torque in May this year, and so happy with it.
I watch the japanese auction and prices daily, a car like this would and has cost 40-42k to land in the UK now, so 38k (although alot) is reasonable.
Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
Can i ask how much you paid for confetti recaros? I really want some but seen some advertised at 2k!!
In regards to underseal and speedo conversion. Torque should be able to do this for you.
I got plenty of photos underneath first, and although i'll be using the car in the summer only i decided to go for the underseal as UK roads are terrible last thing i want is rust. So as long as it's clean first it's a good idea.
Speedo wise - i personally would change it. The good thing about the VVTi is that the Odo is analogue so can be put into the correct mileage. Also MOT stations might list the car as 'x' miles, instead of x kilometers. Thats a bugger to change afterwards
It does depend what you want out of the car though - did you buy it for an investment, or did you buy it to drive and enjoy as a dream car?
If investment, i'd just leave everything as is, change the wheels to STOCK 17's and just garage it, its whole life.
I purchased the car with the idea that, i never want to sell it. But, on the offchance that one day i will, just make sure that everything can be put back to stock