I know its been mentioned but maybe you could find a nice lower mile '02 TA WS6 or SS bolt ons and cam and you have an 11 second car
I'm with you on not liking the GTOs looks, and understand the "need" for a v8, I'm the same way. Not saying anyone else's decision to go v6 is wrong, just not for me.
What about a used C6? They can be had for in the 20's nowadays.