New Car Mustang GT, Camaro, or older Shelby
 

I need to get a new car in the near future, I love my S2000 but need a back seat to put the kid in. I will keep the S2000 for a bit. I don't drive far or too much but the s2000 is kinda too tweaked out now for super long road trips and now there are three of us. I have three choices, a mustang gt vert, a camaro vert (not sure about when its going to be out) or sunroof or a older shelby gt500 which I can pick up a white 07 with 2k on it for around 38k. I want a V8 only and more of a good fast driving car that looks good. I don't need it right away so I could wait a bit if something good is coming out. Kinda been waiting on the 2011 stang 5.0 to see one.

Any thoughts?

all of those cars would be horrible to get a kid in and out of. get something with 4 doors. have you ever had to get a kid in and out of a car seat in a 2 door 4 seater? It's not fun. Also, both 'verts' you put up there would be huge letdown in terms of dynamics after the S2000. Get an evo.

I would get a used 2006-7 RX-8, or go for a true four door like a WRX, if you want a fun car to drive that also has four seats. Not sure how well a baby seat fits in an RX-8 though...

I don't drive the kid everyday, and I have a ford explorer sport so I know about no 4th door.

Not intrested in the RX-8 not a fan of the roter engine

I will look into the WRX, not a bad idea, along with the mazdaspeed 3. I just wanted a big v8 this time since I got a strung out 4 banger already.

I'd definitely wait for the 2011 Mustangs if they're in any sort of consideration.

Get a used cts-v...for V8 power...

Car seats are gonna be a pain to get in and the passenger or driver depending on which the kid seats behind is gonna hate life....

But hey, from the list you have here I would go with the shelby....GL

get a lexus is 350 or isf if you can toyota reliable nice car ...

You can get a G8 GT for a great price. LS engine, four seats/doors, room, plus good looks.

I got a new Camaro while my Carrera was in the shop for 2 days. Fantastic looking car on the outside. Inside though it felt like I was sitting in a cave. The feeling of being closed in was pretty dramatic. I didn't get to drive it aggressively anywhere, but I had the feeling that nimble isn't its strong suit. As for the rear seats, check them out but I think they're almost as bad as the 911 in terms of usable legroom.

Used M3 with v8? Not sure what $$ they get now a days.

Of the cars you list, my decision would be:
1> Shelby GT500
2> Mustang GT (2011 5.0 only)
3> WRX/MazdaSpeed 3
4> The RX-8 that you don't like
5> Camaro

My only hang up on the Camaro is its newness. I love its appearance and performance now, but its still new. I've liked every Camaro that comes to market, but they all become 'common' and look like pos in a few years. Just my opinion, but you asked. :)

Good Luck with your decision.