For the most part, I traded off the notch because the Pervertible had a lot that I was wanting:
1. Convertible. Hey, it's a weekend toy, might as well have something fun;
2. Four-eyed nose. Sealed-beam headlights > composite lights that always turn yellow and/or get moisture in 'em.
3. AOD. Given, a T-5 is fun, but I already have a manual-trannied car for a DD and if I twist an ankle or something, I need something I can still drive. Plus, sometimes it's nice to be able to just throw it in gear, mash the pedal, and go.
4. New project. The notch still has a few things that it'd be nice to tweak/upgrade here and there, but otherwise, it was right where I wanted it to be. The GT, however, is almost bone-stock and begging for some lovin'...
5. Frankie would have nagged me forever to give her the notch, if I didn't give in at some point, anyway.