Delgado,
My wife originally objected to my plan for a Pantera, but I won her over when comparing it to the cost of the BMW and Porsche I was also considering at the time. The Pantera was less to insure than either of those vehicles, and selling my convertible GT Mustang also helped offset the financial shock. Food for thought. You can read about my purchase experience here:
http://www.banzairunnerpantera.com/my_purchase.htm
Good luck in your search!
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