I drive a 2dr BD with 7MT. Better half drives 4dr OBX auto. Both 2.3 non-squatch. We love both.
But I REALLY love to drive the 2dr 7MT, it is a blast. On stock 32s 1st and 2nd felt a little too low geared, but now with 35s it is much better. Gets after it once you hit 3rd.
Drove 2.7...