Considering saying goodbye to the Nismo

Pie

Good luck with whatever you choose.

kenchan

Get a Honda fit as dd?

Pie

That's a really good idea for OP. Gas savings, 4 doors, reliable

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I feel ya OP. I'm in my mid thirties, and have always been a Z car fan. I bought my first Z, a Z33, in '04 and sold it in '07; bought another Z33 in '08; a JDM Z32 in '10; and a Z34 in '13. I sold the Z32 early this year but still have the Z33 and Z34. I really am considering selling both cars for an '09 Porsche 911 Carrera S.

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steelertown

I would wait and see about the 2015 mustang. Interior is worlds better than the outgoing model and you would assume it to have significantly improved handling. I test drove a 13' mustang and the steering felt so loose compared to the Z, though I found its acceleration to be more immediate than the Z's where the Z seems delayed and kind of laggy.

Given the choice between Z and pre 15' I would still pick the Z. Between a 15' and Z though? If they improve steering feel and handling just a little, I will place my order. Even though a first year model ford scares me a little...

kenchan

Yah, and carry things..

jcasti07

DE, you hit the head on the nail. I think a lot of this is my inability to remain static. I always have to be doing something new, or changing things up in my life, but I really don't want the Z to be one of them. I'm sure some might be able to relate.

NissanGuy23

Switching to a 5.0 is extremely common on this forum, many people have gone over to Mustang. Hardly anything new. However i think its strange you want something more practical so you switch to a torquey RWD car? A V8 Mustang isn't exactly a family car. (Or is it?). If i was in your situation i would get a second car, i personally bought a 2002 WRX for the extreme winters we have been having lately for $5,000, runs like a champ.

Rusty

OP. Get yourself a second car. If you get rid of the Nismo. You will only kick yourself in the a$$ later for getting rid of it. Do like I did. I now have my own fleet of vehicles. The Nismo, Jeep GC TrailHawk, Ram PowerWagon, 41ft diesel motorhome, and 3 motorcycles. Of course, all of this was bought over a period of time.

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aszyd

My thoughts exactly. A boosted AWD car like an EVO or WRX are the only affordable cars I would consider instead of the Z. Plus, four doors and a trunk. Perfect family car.

No hate for the Mustang though, the Coyote engines are awesome!

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jcasti07

To answer y'all's question of why considering a mustang as a family car... I do still want a sports car, but one that my kids or a group of friends can enjoy with me as opposed to only one passenger. An sti was my first thought, so I test drove one and absolutely hated it, call me crazy, but yea.

JaviZ

Get a low mileage 996 Turbo. Allows your 5 year old to ride comfortably in the back while you blow everything away. Will still be relevant for several years too. You'll find some 02's, 03's under $45k. Rich dudes barely drive them, over maintain them, and keep them near mint (at least in SoCal). Top that with super car owner bragging rights. Its always about who gets to the next red light first!!

Spooler

Keep it. I regret selling my 1990 300zxtt. Wanted that car forever and then sold it when I got married. I kick myself all the time.

Gadgetech

I have yet to see a new Mustang but those aren't bad looking in pictures. Have you considered maybe a used 335i 4 door? Plenty of fun to be had although not as fast.

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Mbreese

Get u a leaf ! DO NOT SALE YOUR Z !!! I once made the same mistake thought I needed a four door ! I was wrong all the way around so at the end of the day I'm back home now with my Z and life is back in balance ! you will regret this move at the end of every day !!!!!
Plus I'm pretty sure u will end up being on the Nissan Black Ops Hit Team as u was warned earlier from Nargrakhan !!! Lmao !!!