I'd probably go with the m3, but it depends on your tastes. If your friend wants to mod, the mods are WAAAAAYYYY cheaper for the stang and there are tons of them to boot.

One of the nice things about an american car however, is that if you break down in the boondocks and mechanic can fix it, I wouldn't want bill bob playin with an m3

-Pete

Every time I come online I wonder if the forums will be up