Ford's latest GT delivers everything you'd want from a V8 sports car, a 5.0L Coyote that howls, handling sharp enough to embarrass the Camaro, and a cabin you can actually live with daily. The problem is the sticker shock: a base GT that cost $33k in 2021 now starts at $50k, and the Dark Horse pushes $70k-$80k, which is GT350 territory from just a few years ago. The car itself hasn't gotten worse, it's objectively better, but Ford has priced it out of reach for the young enthusiasts and budget-conscious buyers who made the Mustang a cultural icon. If you can afford it or find a deal, you're getting a legitimately great sports car. If you're shopping on the budget this nameplate used to own, you'll be cross-shopping used Corvettes and wondering what happened to affordable V8 thrills.
This twin-turbo V6 coupe delivers 400 horsepower and head-turning retro styling for less than a loaded Camry costs, a genuine performance bargain that embarrasses the Supra on price. The driving experience is engaging and surprisingly livable for daily use, with strong aftermarket support for those chasing more power. The tradeoff: an interior that feels lifted from 2009, a notchy manual shifter that demands commitment, and the reality that you're buying a heavily refreshed 370Z platform, not a clean-sheet design. Early dealer greed and a resolved transmission stop-sale left some scars, but the mechanicals are solid. Buy this if you want analog thrills and heritage on a budget; skip it if you need modern refinement or cutting-edge tech.