When I consider all the things my kids did to their cars, or others did to them (out of inexperience, not intention) I am so glad they were never in a car that I cared about! Hopefully you (and she) will have better luck!
mentioned the Jeep I saw. She did know what that was at least. I explained that you can take the top and doors off, maybe still fold down the windshield (do newer ones still do that?). Her response was, "why would you want to do that?" Pretty sure that she is not really a Jeep person.
But, walking across the parking lot, she noticed a car that she liked, and pointed it out. So I mentioned it would fit the bill, so should I get one of those? She said "YES".
So, I assume you are all wondering what it was? The answer is....
. . . ..... A bright yellow Mustang convertible.
of course, in theory the "prudent" thing to do is just keep the Volvo as the 2nd car, but I am sure I can work around anything prudent. Especially if she is never taking a car to college (which won't happen if she goes to a city school.)
so, I have something to work toward. Next summer.. Which may mean next fall when convert prices start to fall!
or more accurately, letting her take a car, the wife mentioned that 2 years from now, the volvo may be kinda old and miley. Didn't care about the son, but worried about her driving solo, often at night in remote areas (where many schools seem to be). And a couple of her options are a long distance away. Plus, I have had enough of nursing an old car along by long-distance.
so, if she ends up at a school where a car sophomore year (will not be allowed freshman year no matter what) makes sense, I think we will actually go new. As in, something basic and economical, and a low mile 36 mo. lease. That would take her through graduation with something that should be of no concern, and a modest fixed cost. Put it in the budget, and no worries!
also makes it easier to sell off all the current cars the kids drive, get a used Stang for me for next year, then whatever she needs when she needs it.
In the true spirit of CCBA, I have been watching for potential replacements for the GTI [ now showing approx. 3,800 enjoyable miles ] and this M235i looks like it may make my ‘short list’ in a couple of years.
A couple of specifics: Performance – the quoted acceleration times from BMW are almost exactly the same as the 335iS I leased.
Fuel Economy – the EPA estimates are closer to the GTI than the 335is ! [ 22 city / 32 hiway – M235i 24 city / 33 hiway - GTI 17 city / 24 hiway – 2011 335iS ]
The price – at $44K base, including the 8-speed automatic trans., this compares with $53.5K for the 335iS, with the 7-speed DCT.
Although this 2 Series is slightly smaller than the 335, I really do not need anything larger . . . [ Heck, I had a Corvette as my only vehicle for over 30,000 miles. ]
Anyway – subject to magazine reports & a few test drives [ of course ] I do like what I see and read, so far.
That's a bit pricey on the '07. Worth about $8500-$9k on a trade.
Not sure I could live with that old 4.0. Getting dusted by generic family sedans with grandma at the wheel is just a sad situation to be in when driving a stang.
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VW deserves a lot of credit for the design of the GTI. Every time I see one, I want one. I checked them out a few times and unfortunately, the seats are bolstered too much --both back and seat -- to be comfortable for my plus size. Maybe I'll lose a few pounds and get back in the game.
Not sure I could live with that old 4.0. Getting dusted by generic family sedans with grandma at the wheel is just a sad situation to be in when driving a stang.
A few years back, I owned a 2001 Mustang GT convertible with the 4.6 V8. While it was a lot of fun (convertible, Mustang, etc), it was ... how should I put this? "effing slow" is what it was. I only owned it for about a year.
Zero to 60 in a little over six seconds and a 14ish quarter mile is slow?
Yep. 0-60 in 4.5 seconds and a 13 second quarter just meets the "fast" threshold- in my opinion, anyway. My MS3 is no rocket, but the extra 24 bhp from the Mazdaspeed Cold Air Intake bumps its performance up to almost fast(0-60 in the low 5 second range and a 13.8 second quarter mile). On the flip side, the sled does average @28 mpg- which makes its straight line performance considerably more palatable.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
well, I doubt that I would find the 4.0 too slow. But, I would most likely try to stick with something newer, after the facelift and switch to the 3.7l engine. so that means 2011+, which is about the range I would look at (2-3 years old).
One of my neighbors have 2 Mustangs now, both a few years old. One is a hard top and the other a drop top. They love their Stangs from what they both tell me.
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Zero to 60 in a little over six seconds and a 14ish quarter mile is slow?
I have owned a few cars that were very fast in the quarter mile. The fastest was a ’69 Charger 440, which would run low 13’s with big sticky street tires. I also owned a Fox body Mustang with the 5.0L and the standard transmission. This 2001 was s-l—o---w by comparison to the Fox body. I never timed it, but I seriously doubt it could have broken 15 seconds flat. The 2001 Mustang GT only had 260 horsepower, your average minivan has more horsepower these days. And it was not light either, 3,429 pounds curb weight.
It looked good, it sounded good (very loud exhaust), it was a lot of fun in nice weather with the top down, but it was NOT fast. The average Camaro or Firebird would eat it alive.
I have heard that the new 5.0L makes a world of difference. One of these days, I intend to go down and see if my fat b*tt will fit in one (smile).
I can live with the 304 HP V6. Especially since my daughter will be driving it at times, and it will see winter duty. Taller sidewalls are a big plus down here (bomb crater central).
plus much cheaper and better MPG.
this would be for family duty, cruising and stylin'. Not going to the track.
not saying a few modest upgrades (a free flowing exhaust say) aren't going to show up at some point!
When we first met, my wife had a 4.0 V6 Mustang. She loved it, it was plenty quick for her until we were driving somewhere in separate cars and my 06 Avalon smoked her. . All joking aside the 300hp V6 in the newer models is pretty stout, probably as quick as the older V8s.
Buddy of mine just bought a new V8 coupe. The paint looked like candy apple red, really nice depth to it.
Back seat was kinda useless and the seat wasn't very comfy, but boy does that V8 sound good. That alone may be worth the price. He had already added a short shift kit with a cue ball manual shifter knob and hood struts that negate the need for the prop rod. He's doing the exhaust next.
I may have sprung for a Boss rather than customizing a GT, but it's a pretty nice car now. I owned a 1980 Mustang Ghia and it wasn't even close, even for the era.
Pretty amazing bang for the buck, if that's what you're after. Not my style, though, but I certainly understand the appeal.
I need to do the shift kit. Thought about the struts, but couple of people reported bent hoods, so I'm gonna have to pass on that. Also want to do exhaust and tune (hesitant on the tune due to warranty, though). That'll probably just about do it. Although I'd imagine I'd wind up doing swaybars at some point. Maybe. FIRST, though, I'm still in need of more tire. It is a crime how narrow the stock wheels and tires are.
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Now, wait! Your wife gave you permission to buy a yellow Mustang convertible and you didn't buy it THAT DAY?
For what it's worth, I'd be scared to buy a used sports car of any kind. I'd worry that the previous owner was trying to make someone else pay for his sins.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Hey stick, was that you who suggested I look into getting a Legacy as my next car? I've actually been checking them out & it looks like a nice car for not that much money. Much more solid & substantial than the Impreza with more guts (2.5 vs. 2.0). The CVT is the 800 lb gorilla in the room, but for about the same MSRP as an Accord Sport, the Legacy has AWD, Moonroof & Backup Camera (part of a pkg), Bluetooth, a 6 speaker stereo, power rack & pinion steering (hydraulic, not electric), good resale value, you don't see one at every stop light...
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
So far as I know, all 2013 and newer Accords have the backup camera and Bluetooth, and good resale value. Not sure on the stereo. You will see them at every stop light, though, although the current model is the best looking Accord they've made in ages.
There may be another punch in Colorado and not from breld.
As you know, my daughter in law is going through chemo to treat the lymphoma she was diagnosed with.
This week she is in the hospital receiving the third of eight chemo treatments. Between hospital visits, she has multiple doctor appointments and blood transfusions. Currently, she is relying on others to get her to/from these visits.
My stepson and DIL are living in Colorado Springs (closer to the hospital) and he is driving back to my home town (40 miles one way) for work.
My stepson approached the wife and I earlier this week about the possibility of them 'borrowing' the ION for him to use so their car (Dodge Caliber) can be used by her for local use.
Since the ION would live in the Springs, it would require me to get something to replace it for pizza duty.
Options:
1) Buy new 2) Buy used 3) Cheap lease new
Option (3) is what the wife and I are leaning towards. Don't want a long term commitment, since the ION might come back to us at some point. Alternatively, we might sell it to them outright once the medical issues are behind them, and when the lease ends we can figure out what to do next.
I'm thinking a 24 or 36 month lease of 18K/year. I've got $1K of GM points, so a Cruze LT would work nicely. Currently, Chevrolet is running a lease special of $159/mo with $1200 down for 36 mo / 12K miles. Obviously, the price would increase with the extra miles, but I'm sure there are many cars available that I can lease for $0 down and $200-250 a month.
I'm not terribly particular about what I would get - would want it to be small and good on gas. Sedan or hatch - a 2 door wouldn't work well for the pizza gig.
Thoughts? Opinions?
None of this is set in stone, but the DIL is responding to treatment very well and we're all comfortable with her resuming driving.
Well, let's see. $159/mo with $1200 down. I guess with your $1k bucks that means $200 down, right? I've been told by dealers before that increasing the miles by 3k adds $15 to a 3-year lease. Not sure how close that is with something that is heavily subsidized, but let's assume that's close. That would bring you to $189 plus your DMV + tax + Doc fee. What is that in CO? Here in NJ, that would bring me to like $800 down and $202/mo. Not too bad ... but it is a Cruze. :b
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First off, I am happy to hear she is improving and will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Second, is a hatch preferable to a sedan? If not, the Cruze sounds like a good deal. If you would rather have a hatch, something like the Nissan Versa Note? It gets very good mileage.
If anything, I'd like a hatch just to not have another sedan. Have driven sedans for the past 10 years (Saturn L300 and ION), so I like the versatility of a hatch.
However, the Sonic leases out poorly when compared to the Cruze.
How about a Nissan Leaf? "Cheap" ($199) lease last I looked, 5 door hatch and okay city range in the winter with the heat blasting. You could skip the fast charge setup too.
But why do you need so many miles if you lease? And it's kind of a shame not to use the GM points (which is GM's whole point in giving them to you I guess).
2013--I'd love to see the auto check report. 24k miles in less than a year? Either a rental (bad) or driven on the highway all the time (good).
2007--Nice but you know why they went to the 3.7L don't you? The 4.0 was a truck motor that got laughed at in the Mustang. Still, for cruising on Sunday with the top down you don't need a screamer.
I rented a 4.0L hardtop in 2005 when they first came out and it was by no means a slow poke but it wasn't as exciting as I'd hoped.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Was that the 32 valve Cobra motor? The 4.6 in my Mark VIII isn't exactly a scorcher but it moves that big boat out pretty quick. It's just too quiet riding to really feel anything. By the time you do you're doing 90.
Maybe I'll poke an icepick in the muffler to let it growl a little.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
From what I've read you have to get the revs up pretty high for that engine to show real life. One of the car mags said you have to "drive it like you stole it".
If my daughter was going to drive it I wouldn't go for the V8 regardless.
I don't know if you can get it on the convertible but the reviews say the performance package option makes the car corner like a BMW. If I were buying the V6 new, that would be a must have.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
For pizza duty? Cheap Craigslist beater. The only thing that makes economic sense from what I remember you saying you made off that job. Do a thorough mechanical check to avoid big repairs.
I do something similar for the farm. I concentrate on a sound drivetrain and nothing else. The tomatoes don't care if the radio or the AC works as long as the truck starts and gets to market every time. I hear pizzas are the same.
Of course all ths logic is moot because you are just looking for an excuse to get a cool car.
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300 HP!!
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...for the rare times it isn't in limp mode. ;b
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You bought that for your KID? Nice car.
Adopt me.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
she does like "roberto" a lot. Pretty much the perfect car for her for now. She does complain that it is kind of slow, but hey, that is a plus.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
But, walking across the parking lot, she noticed a car that she liked, and pointed it out. So I mentioned it would fit the bill, so should I get one of those? She said "YES".
So, I assume you are all wondering what it was? The answer is....
.
.
.
..... A bright yellow Mustang convertible.
of course, in theory the "prudent" thing to do is just keep the Volvo as the 2nd car, but I am sure I can work around anything prudent. Especially if she is never taking a car to college (which won't happen if she goes to a city school.)
so, I have something to work toward. Next summer.. Which may mean next fall when convert prices start to fall!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
so, if she ends up at a school where a car sophomore year (will not be allowed freshman year no matter what) makes sense, I think we will actually go new. As in, something basic and economical, and a low mile 36 mo. lease. That would take her through graduation with something that should be of no concern, and a modest fixed cost. Put it in the budget, and no worries!
also makes it easier to sell off all the current cars the kids drive, get a used Stang for me for next year, then whatever she needs when she needs it.
hey, it sounds like a good plan to me!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
If I could afford a newer one, I love this blue one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Mustang-2DR-CONV-V6-2-dr-conv-v-6-convertible-3-7-l- -cd-rear-wheel-drive-power-steering-aluminum-/171030159531?forcerrptr=true&hash=- item27d23120ab&item=171030159531&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
A bit older, but cheaper, and I love the color.:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Mustang-Premium-Premium-Convertible-4-0L-CD-Rear-Wh- eel-Drive-Tires-Front-All-Season-Floor-Mats-/190915921130?forcerrptr=true&hash=i- tem2c7379c4ea&item=190915921130&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Yeah, that's 17 whole horsepower more than a Chrysler minivan. :P
potential replacements for the GTI
[ now showing approx. 3,800 enjoyable miles ]
and this M235i looks like it may make
my ‘short list’ in a couple of years.
A couple of specifics:
Performance – the quoted acceleration times from BMW
are almost exactly the same as the 335iS I leased.
Fuel Economy – the EPA estimates are closer to
the GTI than the 335is !
[ 22 city / 32 hiway – M235i
24 city / 33 hiway - GTI
17 city / 24 hiway – 2011 335iS ]
The price – at $44K base, including the 8-speed
automatic trans., this compares with $53.5K
for the 335iS, with the 7-speed DCT.
Although this 2 Series is slightly smaller than
the 335, I really do not need anything larger . . .
[ Heck, I had a Corvette as my only vehicle for
over 30,000 miles. ]
Anyway – subject to magazine reports &
a few test drives [ of course ] I do like
what I see and read, so far.
- Ray
Not in the market, just yet . . .
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Not sure I could live with that old 4.0. Getting dusted by generic family sedans with grandma at the wheel is just a sad situation to be in when driving a stang.
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A few years back, I owned a 2001 Mustang GT convertible with the 4.6 V8. While it was a lot of fun (convertible, Mustang, etc), it was ... how should I put this? "effing slow" is what it was. I only owned it for about a year.
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Yep. 0-60 in 4.5 seconds and a 13 second quarter just meets the "fast" threshold- in my opinion, anyway.
My MS3 is no rocket, but the extra 24 bhp from the Mazdaspeed Cold Air Intake bumps its performance up to almost fast(0-60 in the low 5 second range and a 13.8 second quarter mile). On the flip side, the sled does average @28 mpg- which makes its straight line performance considerably more palatable.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
I have owned a few cars that were very fast in the quarter mile. The fastest was a ’69 Charger 440, which would run low 13’s with big sticky street tires. I also owned a Fox body Mustang with the 5.0L and the standard transmission. This 2001 was s-l—o---w by comparison to the Fox body. I never timed it, but I seriously doubt it could have broken 15 seconds flat. The 2001 Mustang GT only had 260 horsepower, your average minivan has more horsepower these days. And it was not light either, 3,429 pounds curb weight.
It looked good, it sounded good (very loud exhaust), it was a lot of fun in nice weather with the top down, but it was NOT fast. The average Camaro or Firebird would eat it alive.
I have heard that the new 5.0L makes a world of difference. One of these days, I intend to go down and see if my fat b*tt will fit in one (smile).
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
plus much cheaper and better MPG.
this would be for family duty, cruising and stylin'. Not going to the track.
not saying a few modest upgrades (a free flowing exhaust say) aren't going to show up at some point!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Stick, I agree the 3.7 is sufficient.
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Back seat was kinda useless and the seat wasn't very comfy, but boy does that V8 sound good. That alone may be worth the price. He had already added a short shift kit with a cue ball manual shifter knob and hood struts that negate the need for the prop rod. He's doing the exhaust next.
I may have sprung for a Boss rather than customizing a GT, but it's a pretty nice car now. I owned a 1980 Mustang Ghia and it wasn't even close, even for the era.
Pretty amazing bang for the buck, if that's what you're after. Not my style, though, but I certainly understand the appeal.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
You probably pay more in gas and insurance than you do for the car payment.
Gas is a different story. I can get over 24mpg.... but I don't. The sound is just too addictive to keep my foot out of it.
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For what it's worth, I'd be scared to buy a used sports car of any kind. I'd worry that the previous owner was trying to make someone else pay for his sins.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
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Forget the boring generic cars.
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As you know, my daughter in law is going through chemo to treat the lymphoma she was diagnosed with.
This week she is in the hospital receiving the third of eight chemo treatments. Between hospital visits, she has multiple doctor appointments and blood transfusions. Currently, she is relying on others to get her to/from these visits.
My stepson and DIL are living in Colorado Springs (closer to the hospital) and he is driving back to my home town (40 miles one way) for work.
My stepson approached the wife and I earlier this week about the possibility of them 'borrowing' the ION for him to use so their car (Dodge Caliber) can be used by her for local use.
Since the ION would live in the Springs, it would require me to get something to replace it for pizza duty.
Options:
1) Buy new
2) Buy used
3) Cheap lease new
Option (3) is what the wife and I are leaning towards. Don't want a long term commitment, since the ION might come back to us at some point. Alternatively, we might sell it to them outright once the medical issues are behind them, and when the lease ends we can figure out what to do next.
I'm thinking a 24 or 36 month lease of 18K/year. I've got $1K of GM points, so a Cruze LT would work nicely. Currently, Chevrolet is running a lease special of $159/mo with $1200 down for 36 mo / 12K miles. Obviously, the price would increase with the extra miles, but I'm sure there are many cars available that I can lease for $0 down and $200-250 a month.
I'm not terribly particular about what I would get - would want it to be small and good on gas. Sedan or hatch - a 2 door wouldn't work well for the pizza gig.
Thoughts? Opinions?
None of this is set in stone, but the DIL is responding to treatment very well and we're all comfortable with her resuming driving.
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My local sales tax is 7.5%. Doc fees can range from $300-600, which I would try to build into the lease payment.
Let's remember that I currently drive a 7 year old Saturn ION with almost 98K miles. A new Cruze will be a major upgrade by comparison.
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Most important - glad to hear
that she is improving!
- Ray
Cars are always secondary .....
Second, is a hatch preferable to a sedan? If not, the Cruze sounds like a good deal. If you would rather have a hatch, something like the Nissan Versa Note? It gets very good mileage.
Yes, anything will be an upgrade I'm sure.
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If anything, I'd like a hatch just to not have another sedan. Have driven sedans for the past 10 years (Saturn L300 and ION), so I like the versatility of a hatch.
However, the Sonic leases out poorly when compared to the Cruze.
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How about a Nissan Leaf? "Cheap" ($199) lease last I looked, 5 door hatch and okay city range in the winter with the heat blasting. You could skip the fast charge setup too.
But why do you need so many miles if you lease? And it's kind of a shame not to use the GM points (which is GM's whole point in giving them to you I guess).
2007--Nice but you know why they went to the 3.7L don't you? The 4.0 was a truck motor that got laughed at in the Mustang. Still, for cruising on Sunday with the top down you don't need a screamer.
I rented a 4.0L hardtop in 2005 when they first came out and it was by no means a slow poke but it wasn't as exciting as I'd hoped.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Was that the 32 valve Cobra motor? The 4.6 in my Mark VIII isn't exactly a scorcher but it moves that big boat out pretty quick. It's just too quiet riding to really feel anything. By the time you do you're doing 90.
Maybe I'll poke an icepick in the muffler to let it growl a little.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
From what I've read you have to get the revs up pretty high for that engine to show real life. One of the car mags said you have to "drive it like you stole it".
If my daughter was going to drive it I wouldn't go for the V8 regardless.
I don't know if you can get it on the convertible but the reviews say the performance package option makes the car corner like a BMW. If I were buying the V6 new, that would be a must have.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
For pizza duty? Cheap Craigslist beater. The only thing that makes economic sense from what I remember you saying you made off that job. Do a thorough mechanical check to avoid big repairs.
I do something similar for the farm. I concentrate on a sound drivetrain and nothing else. The tomatoes don't care if the radio or the AC works as long as the truck starts and gets to market every time. I hear pizzas are the same.
Of course all ths logic is moot because you are just looking for an excuse to get a cool car.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible