I'm not new to Mustangs, just to the forums... I had a 98 GT with nearly $15K dumped into it. I left it at home while I went overseas and the person that used to be my brother trashed it. I came back to the states in 2005 and was dying to replace my 98 with a 2005, but I had just had a kid so I was forced to get a SUV. The 2010 Stangs rolled out and I told the wifey I am getting one no matter what, so I went out and ordered it. I am kinda kicking myself in the butt because Ford is bringgin back the 5.0 for 2011 - I thought they were going to hold out until the 50th anniversary. The 3v is a proven motor and I am extremely happy with it though!!!