90's "muscle car" choices?

I just sent the car on its way. Sorta sad, but I think I'd be better off getting something a bit nicer to start with. Whatever I end up with, I am not "intending" to build it up and become a rabid enthusiast. I do want RWD, V8 and preferably stick.

There is a 96+ Mustang near my work with the 4.6. It is an automatic and I know it has some mild issues. The owner used to work near me. Not a fast car, and no idea on potential fuel mileage. I'll check. Not sure I want to get under that hood. It looks similar to an LT1.

There is a mid-90's Firebird with a v8. The Camaro is pushing it for me on the bling factor, and the firebirds usually are too much for me. My of my student's parents drove it. Not sure why it is sitting.

Thank you for the thoughts and ideas. Oh, and I get the "muscle car" joke. I know when the era ended, but the same concept is still out there.

ROB