Have you tried Tamiami Ford in Naples. I just checked the website and they seem to have some. Some are “ in transit “, but others appear to be in stock.
As you probably know, they are a large dealership and service the Collier County Sheriff’s fleet.
The OP began by sayino “I was ser on a DH….” So I would say GO FOT IT.
Once you start second guessing your first choice………I’ve done that often, and I must say it’s never helpful.
I bought a base GT and couldn’t be happier, but I had no interest whatsoever in a DH.
As far as SW Florida is...
I’ve done the Dragon a few times on a motorcycle, and it would be very entertaining in my new GT. The first time I did it, the road was blocked while they towed a Mercedes out of a deep gully. My riding buddies were ecstatic, because when the road reopened we would have a clear run with no one...
I’m hoping that the manual transmission is a deterrent. I had a Lexus SUV stolen, then recovered, with a broken window and some minor damage. It took 5 months to get the rear window ( supply chain issues).
FWIW, I live about 75 miles from Montreal so most stolen vehicles from Ontario and Quebec...
The only reason I would NOT get a manual would be if my work involved a one hour commute each way in stop and go traffic. I live in a small town, and I’m retired, so I didn’t hesitate to go with a stick shift.
BTW, I’m 85.