Dear Bill Jr. all good choices the tt is better with the v6. the miata (mx-5) does have the girly connotations due to its two door cutesy looks. the other car in stable that my mate swears by is 2.3 mazda attenza (mazda 6) chain driven so no cambelt to replace. cheap to run as a mx5 but still...
i'd say learn how to drive a mustang fast, first before you touch a supercharged car. you are trying to run before you can walk. if you dont you will be writing off sombody elses pride and joy. and you can buy kenne bell superchargers as kits for the v8
first i would brush up on my spanner skills. vws need maintenance a little more than most. what i would also do is keep saving and buy a decent one or otherwise you will be constantly fixing a wreck when you could be crusin...
i dont agree with styling comment, but yes i could fix a mustang anytime or anywhere. with a mustang my car wouldnt get scratches from keys. like a maserati would.