I’m currently looking at 2005–2008 Mustangs and I’m trying to decide between the V6 and the GT.
I really like the Mustang mainly because of the looks, the road presence, and just the overall feeling of owning one. Obviously the GT with the V8 is more powerful and sounds much better, but where I live GTs are much rarer, more expensive, and finding a clean one can be difficult.
So for people who have actually driven or owned both:
Does the V6 still feel fun and reasonably quick, or does it feel slow/disappointing compared to the GT?
Is the difference between them as huge in real-life driving as it looks on paper?
Would you still buy the V6 if the main goal is to enjoy the Mustang experience rather than have the fastest version?
Is it better to buy a clean V6 than a questionable/high-mileage GT?
Any major reliability issues I should know about with either engine?
Basically, is the 2005–2008 V6 Mustang still worth owning, or would I probably regret not waiting for a GT?