True that you hit that one on the spot! The front of the 10'-12's look wicked looking just dont like the ass end of them.
I agree the over all look of the 07-09 looks better but the 11-12 front end looks sick. Also the 2011-2012 are light on there feet.
I have seen a few new base 2012's going for $47k right now but I know you want the PP, NAV and Recaro's but that seems to be the extra money that's breaking your camels back.
Yes those options are nice and after a year of owning them yes I could live without those options when I drive my GT500 and be 95% as happy and no way would be a deal breaker for me if I couldn't afford it loaded :-D
Since we're dreaming here are you wanting the glass roof option also? and I know you could make a ton of $$$ by selling your aftermarket goodies when you return your car back to stock for max resale value.
You are prpbably also going to want a 2.9L once you get a 2012 and I'd much rather have a base 2012 with a 2.9L Whipple then a loaded 2012 with the stock or pullied Eaton.
Here is my problem. Getting a base 2012 is a down grade for me. I have a full option 2008 an I've drove a non pp an I'm not impressed. It's like starting all over. I want all options other than glass roof. I really like the new nav an new seats. Also the pp is like my frpp handling pack looks good an still rides good. So for me its not worth. Getting the 2012. It's 11k more than i.paid for my 2008 brand new.