Wasn't directed at you, you've given a balanced opinion.
I find people give the advice what they would do from their perspective, not what they would do if they had the wants, skill, money, desire, situation of the OP. Why a lot of Eg. 360/408 guy's dismiss any other choices cause it's about them not the OP's wants/needs/wishes etc... Also see that with Drag racers and some /6 guy's they love it and think everyone else should.