Why do people like mustangs?

[blue00gt]

I happen to know 4 good friends that have new ram-air T/A's and Camaros. They all complain of engines burning oil and rattles developing when the car should just be done breaking in. These are $32K cars that seem to be built like a Pinto.
I also don't like their looks or how you can't judge where the extremities of the car are because of seating position and the shape of the body.
I am a diehard Mustang man, but I did go look at T/A's before I bought my GT. I think most people decide to buy the Mustang because of practicality, reliability, and the fact that for $3K difference, you could put that money into the Mustang to outhandle the GM and keep up in a drag race, too.