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Hey Dark Matter - Thanks for getting back to me. You asked, “I hope this helps?” — it absolutely does. At the end of the day, a test drive of the GT/P and DH is essential. Still, that’s just one day spent navigating the nuances of different models and options. Sure, you can form a general...

I hearya Neggy. I'm startled by the pricing. It's why I'm now considering a GT Premium with a few options like 401A (or is it 401K), Active Exhaust, B&O, and Brembos. $45,000 max as dealers reduce inventory. I'll set aside a budget for a few aftermarket additions like adjustable coilovers and...

That's a must have for me.

DANG! That hurts! GT or DH with the Tremec?

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving!

No worries Frogdog. Enough has been shared on this subject with every opinion appreciated.

Guys, I'm shopping for deals as 2025 comes to an end. That said, I've seen several GT Premium's under $44,000 with the 401A package, B&O, Active Exhaust, and maybe a little more. At that price, a substantial haircut to MSRP, they do not include the PP. Being a straight line kinda guy driving on...

Your father is a wise man. HELL, at times it's difficult just to get out of bed. I'm definitely planning for the future and will see where the chips fall. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

I truly appreciate all the opinions shared — whether it’s manual vs. A10 from a reliability standpoint, which is faster, or which is most enjoyable. But you’re right: what I was really looking for was feedback on ease of use, especially for those of us no longer blessed with youth. From what...

Real world experiences carry a lot weight. Especially from guys near my age. Sadly, 70's is a decade of decline for many of us, so it's not just about how it feels to drive today. I have to keep that in mind.

If ONLY I could find a 25 near invoice. My original budget was set at 60K max. Unless I want to do used, which I would rather not, that likely eliminates DH unless I'm willing to up the ante.

I here ya! Some of this is dollars and cents having recently bought a new car. It will require a "cannot pass it up" deal to buy a DH with the Tremec.

If I were to go automatic, it's something like this at a discount to MSRP that may tickle my fancy. Close to the DH in performance (it seems) at a smaller price tag. And as mentioned, if I go manual, it will be the DH based on the collective opinions which I believe to be spot-on.

I have much to think about as I head into retirement. Having recenty purchased a 24 Camry XLE with nearly every available option, a car that was (and is) a true value at the $37,500 (purchase new), I'm not in a rush. With winter setting in (Chicago area), the goal is a purchase that balances...

This is hitting home. Though a GT-P with an automatic remains a very real possibility (financial consideration), your comment about a "connection" with the Coyote hits home. I remember how it felt in my 68 Chevelle, something you just cannot forget.

I was thinking Dark Horse with a 373, having lived with a 411 in my 56. The 56, however, seldom was driven on the highway. The 373 forces my hand IF I go that direction. Yet another topic worth consideration that plays into the decision. Good stuff, guys. I always appreciate real world opinions.

I'm a flowchart kind of guy. Thanks for the feedback!

The only Mustang I've driven was an EcoBoost convertible on a recent trip to key West. I wasn't terribly impressed at the time, but I know a GT premium or Dark Horse will be a different animal. I will definitely test drive both along with test driving a base stingray. I'm carefully reviewing...

And for the record, no knee issues, but hip joints can get mighty stiff.

I’m a bit embarrassed to ask, but it’s been a long time since I last drove a manual. My first car was a 68 Chevelle with a small block and a stick. The motor was shot, so I rebuilt it in my high school shop with help from my teacher, who owned a 70 Chevelle 454 and a Corvette. The transmission...