Test drive: 2005 Ford Mustang V6

Prepare to be stared at

There's one more thing the Mustang does well: Attract attention. Especially if it's painted Screaming Yellow like my test car (I'm not kidding, Ford actually calls it Screaming Yellow). Who can blame people for staring? Consider that the word Mustang appears nowhere on the car, yet everyone, even non-car-types, recognized it. I was smitten with the Mustang from the moment I saw it. Now consider the fact that you can put one of these babies in your driveway for right around $20,000. And whether you opt for the full-on Mustang GT or the bargain-priced Mustang V6, you get power and attitude that goes with the street-fighter styling. Awesome. Great styling, lots of power, fun to drive, and outstanding value-for-money... If this isn't a five-star car, then I don't know what is. I mean, really, could things be any better? Well... wait a minute. The entry-level Mustang Convertible is on its way, with a base price of $24,495. Hmm... Perhaps we have another five-star car in the making.