I feel you and it's why I have a Mustang now. I wanted a manual and a rwd setup, so I said to hell with it and got what I wanted for once in my life. I've never been able to pick a model, let alone a color of any car I've owned. Now I have. I custom ordered my baby and I'm keeping her barring some life changing event.
In your shoes, I'd go Cobra just for the sheer bang for the buck. Besides, nothing sounds quite as aggressive as a supercharger whining. I love the GTOs too, but I see no reason to fall into the LS1s if you can have an LS2. Fbodys... Love the Firebird look and I've driven two '98-02 Camaros, but I've never found riding in one to be comfortable. Working on the engine, if need be, will NOT be fun.
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