[sstoronto]

After many Honda's, I owned a '12 Mustang GT vert. I loved it. That car had an auto (to appease my wife....), and I really wanted a manual car.

When I drove a manual 2SS, I was shocked at how easy it was to drive. I can see myself living with it no problem.

Also, with modern ABS, traction control, and good snows, the winter shouldn't be a huge factor. If you're in an urban/suburban area, the roads get plowed, and an hr or so later, you're OK to drive in a city.

I've not driven the A8, but I hear that it too is really good.

This is no longer the GM that gave us the Citation, Cimarron, etc. Their cars are very good, and as a 3-time Stang owner-better than the competition at FORD for the moment.

GO FOR IT!