Quote: The Mustang is by far the best way to go. I hit the track at least twice per month, I'm an instructor with NASA and an automotive journalist which means I get to drive just about everything under the sun. Bang for the buck the Mustang cannot be beat. I purchased a new 2013 base model GT last year with the track pack and the Recaro's. It's been bullet proof and has the capacity in stock form to compete with much higher dollar cars.
Now... if you want to step your game up even more, look at a Camaro SS with the 1LE package. That will out handle the Mustang as it has better suspension and much wider meat all around. However it will run about 5-6k more.
Truth. Decide if you want to spend time and money fixing up an older car, or just running out and buying something that will be fun, easy to drive, and incredibly capable without having to touch it. That's really your choice and we can't decide it for you. Older cars are cooler, but they're also more work and a labor of love.
The Mustang really is the best bang for the buck, they did a fantastic job with the 2011-up 5.0 cars. Nice interiors, okay styling, and an excellent suspension/powertrain. As. Mr. Angry mentioned they give up a little to the Camaro as the Camaro has an IRS, better brakes and more tire, but the rest of the car isn't as nice to live with on a daily basis as the Mustang. Visibility is terrible, and the styling is not my cup of tea.
'18 Ford Raptor, random motorcycles, 1968 Plymouth Fury III - 11.37 @ 118
