Alright, so I am yet another future Mustang owner that is going through the same quandary: V8 or V6 or rag top+ V6...
I am also a confirmed GM man, at least up until now
So I went to the dealer and drove both the V6 and a V8 GT(ragtop). One right after the other.
Impressions?
V8....nice growl, access to engine looks very tight. Smooth tranny and power was incredible. Last car I drove with this much power was a 72 Duster with a 340...
V6....... Nice, but different growl, more of a humm. Still, it lets you and more importantly others, know you are there.
Power, plenty of power...I had zero problems passing slowpokes on the freeway. Engine access looked to be very good. Overall a very nice car.
Rice burners die a quick death, except maybe the Suburu WRX :) I'm talking clapped out Hondas with fart exhausts.
Ragtop........... Hey,,,it was 78 degrees, sunny and the car was screaming yellow....I felt like a teenager again...Totally addictive, seriously...
So......conclusions?
It's going to be a V6 ragtop/pony package for me.
Best deal for the dollar and soooooooooooooooooo much fun........... Blue with a white stripe or yellow with a black or blue stripe....
I'm also looking at a Pontiac Solstice (heresy!!) BTW, but I dunno...... I like the proved technology of the Ford...... Also the dealers are gouging the price of the Pontiac.