From what I've read is that both the new and old have the same tow ratings. 6k for scab and 8k for screw. They can each tow more as you know, however Ford does not recommend higher tow ratings based on their off road designed racing shocks.
The salesmen at Hansel Ford in Santa Rosa in Sonoma County(was it Rally 8 territory) supposedly sold their R for 70k over after asking 80k. The guy that purchased it had two othe GT350's and was looking for the R as road course car. At the time CA had about 20 R's listed or incoming on Ford.com...
I think the new mustang looks good. My only nitpick is the front end as I think it is too shapely almost like the bobsleds on the Matterhorn Disneyland ride. I know the car is not as small as people wanted but I have yet to hear any word on base Mustang GT weight. I believe the last Mustang GT...