[98SteedaGT]

You're probably going to unleash the "5.0 vs 4.6" debate again. I personally would tell you to get a Gen 2 4.6 Mustang (1999 up), they may cost more to work on and make faster, but; IMO they come fairly powerful stock (265HP). If you find a used Cobra for sale that will be your close cousin to LT-1 LS-1 type power stock-to-stock. If you want to make a lot of power cheaper, then find a 5.0 powered stang, they are close to what you are used to with the Center Cam OHV type engines, all the new stangs (GT/Cobra) from 96-up are SOHC/DOHC. I would just say to spend some time in the Readers Rides section of this site and look through the different types of stangs represented here.... There are a lot of different years, types, models to choose from. You can make your own decision and see what routes others have taken. Also, dig through the posts on here for certain year models to see what kind of TSB's and defects they have. What ever model/year you get, there's a way to make it just as fast and powerful as another... all it takes is time, money and patience.. good luck with your stang. I pay 150.00/mo insurance on my car, the car itself is fully paid for, I get about 25MPG on the highway w/AC on.