Rev1 handling improvements

Hi all,
 
Looking at buying a 1990 rev1 Turbo. I keep reading about snap oversteer and how dangerous the rev1 is compared to the rev2 onwards. 
 
Is it all that bad? Can this be improved or completely fixed now with more modern parts? I'm not one to push a car to its limits, but wondering if it's worth looking for a later revision just for this issue.
 
Do people avoid buying rev1 due to this? 
 
Thanks all. 

Thanks for the feedback. I'm sure they improved this quirk over the years, but it couldnt be as bad as some made it out to be.

Fantastic! So mods can be done to make a difference. Was worried it was something more significant like the body itself

I would suggest (without knowing) that there wouldn't be too many stock turbos in Aust. Most would have wider wheels fitted at some stage which makes a huge difference to the amount of grip at the back. Check a Porsche's wheels, they have the same problem. The scenario for losing the back, is cornering hard/max AND having to lift off the throttle. Braking makes the problem (weight transfer to the front) even worse and the back will want to come round. Can be fun at a racetrack with run-off - but scarey, dangerous on the road. Needless to say a day at the track in one of these things is a joy, and will help you understand the limits, if you can find them.
 Old saying : slow into the corner, fast out - on the throttle.