The only thing wrong with a Coyote is the packaging. They are physically HUGE. Besides that, they are a great engine. Price-wise, they are easily $2K - $3k more than an SBF with similar HP.

I also work on computers all day. I wanted my Cobra to be low tech old school. It gets terrible mileage, needs to warm up, smells like gas and exhaust, is loud, snotty and high strung. PERFECT! The Coyote would be more of a turn the key and go experience. Either engine will make the car go down the road.

The thing that I wouldn't want going either way is electric power steering. Not a fan as of yet, due to the feel or lack thereof. But, you do want power steering in my opinion.