old guy needs fun modern-ish driver

That's the way to go. 05 up are awesome but have really gone up in price the last year and a half.
I agree the 05 ups are cooler body art, yes they have gone up but still affordable toys.... the SN9s have depreciated totally out, but as with any, the finding a good example is key. These Stangs are mostly toys of the "kids" and abused and altered. I see many at 100,000 mi with replaced engines. Not a good sign. There are a zillion around here for sale, very few good ones.
The C4 and 5 Vettes are depreciated out and lots easier to find a well taken care adult example, but I could hardly get in and out of that '86 back 30 years ago!!
To answer BuckeyeAlex I figure a budget of around $10000 and less. But what ever I buy it will be in good condition needing little and something that is pretty much depreciated out.
I have a hard time finding any interest in the late model Charger nice cars, but they just don't ring my chimes.
I really have not come to any real conclusions, which for me, is unusual. Still a lot of studying it all needed.
I don want to be like the guy that had that 4.6 Stang priced at $6000 that had $7500 in recent receipts!!! Maybe HE had a good deal!!???? LOL :lol: