I just picked up my MS3 a few weeks ago and am loving my commutes with it! I also own a 512 RWHP 03 Mustang Cobra so can see how my commute car needs to be performance oriented =).
it is a state law. However I am not too fond of the front license plate. The only reason it is on there is because it was preinstalled from the dealer. My cobra s you can see does not have one.
Before I got my Ms3 the 04 cobra was my first choice but couldnt talk my wife into it. I had to have 4 doors.(new baby on the way)I test drove a couple, very impressive.