Weeeeeellllll John my luck hasn't been very good lately, but it was my own fault. I probably could've found a clean old Crown Vic (if any of them weren't c4c'd) but no, I had to get all fancy with the Town Car. Again though it was my fault, and here it is almost 3 years later and I'm still driving it.
A friend had a 91 Bonneville, it was a GREAT car. I'd drive the 6000 for sure.
I can see why some folks buy new cars and if you get lucky like Rob can be good to you. Heck my dad doesn't even change his own oil anymore.
That said if I had to pay 10-15-20k or more on a car I'd probably choke
The old Civics the 'kids' drive are amazing. Hey I complimented Mr Honda

Seriously, they buy them looking ragged out with 300k miles and drive them forever, good on gas, fun to drive.
Pete