Welcome to the forums!!! the 3.8L is thee best engine besides the LS based engines. dependability, and power output.

hopefully you get the car you want!!!

I'd go for a 99+ GTP.....less vacuum lines, 97/98 years are the odd balls. as far as matinence goes....there really isnt a difference between the GT or GTP. except for changing out the SC oil(stinky).

you can get a decent one with relatively low miles for 4-7K.