On Fri, 13 Oct 2006 08:57:09 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:

I'd prefer she buy a new top of the line Toyota, but she wants something
sportier.

For sportier, take a look at Honda or Accord. Quality and reliability
are as good as Toyota and they definitely have a sportier feel to
them, especially with the premium engine options. Either will out
live the Mustang by at least 100,000 miles.