Mustang GT vs 370z, non-corporate unbias review! Finally!!!

Dirk McGurck · 01-18-2016, 04:17 PM

Agreed. The Mustang burned me once by gaining 200lbs from S197 to S550. So I will always expect the worst with generational changes.

Side note: The newest Honda Accord weighs less and is smaller than the outgoing model.

Duc_Z09 · 01-18-2016, 04:50 PM

I mostly agree with the guy, and I test drove both cars (was leaning toward 5.0 at one point) before making a decision. However it seemed to me to be a pretty opinion-based, bush league review. "I haven't driven the base 370" isn't a great way to start an analysis of the NISMOs handling.

victort · 01-19-2016, 12:06 AM

hands down, GT for me please. thank you very much

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-19-2016, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

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But I am seriously wondering... what do you consider the handling weakness? I cannot deny that there are many suspension variables that can be improved, and there are a decent number of aftermarket parts to do so. But for a street going sports car, it seems like the handling is a major strength for the Z. The OEM tires aren't the best is all I could think of lol. I'm pretty sure there are a couple of guys with multiple track seasons on the stock suspension still running strong

For the occasional romp at TMS.... It needs minor work. I don't have a manual. So I don't have to waste money on that.

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-19-2016, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DR_

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Where you get that from? When the Q coupe was in pre-production. They said the coupe should be under 3,500lbs Did you get a new weight estimate since January 2015?

Cuz I've not heard new estimates since then?

The current non-hybrid sport model sedan is 3,574lbs

So why would the coupe be heavier with less doors?

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-19-2016, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirk McGurck

They have to be doing some major magic on that chassis, then, since the G37 coupe was 3700lbs and the Q50 is listed between 3600-3900lbs.

Don't get me wrong, I'd be a very happy man with a 3000lb Z pushing 400HP from a 3.0L TTV6, but I doubt Nissan wants to invest that much in the car since they apparently hate us all.

3,574lbs is the base weight of a Q50.
The hybrid is 3,849lbs.

The Z is 3300lbs, a sport is 3,330 and a Nismo is 3400

A G37 coupe is 3,714lb curb weight. 3850 with all wheel drive....

Fellas you better look at RWD cars for comparison. Not hybrid and AWD

Magic Bus · 01-19-2016, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Where you get that from? When the Q coupe was in pre-production. They said the coupe should be under 3,500lbs Did you get a new weight estimate since January 2015?

Cuz I've not heard new estimates since then?

The current non-hybrid sport model sedan is 3,574lbs

So why would the coupe be heavier with less doors?

Plus it's also 4 inches shorter in length and 3 inches less in height. But it is 2 inches wider in width.

icormba · 01-19-2016, 11:13 PM

Here's an un-bias opinion...

If it's a 370Z vs GT... I'd get keep my 370Z

If it's a 370Z vs GT350... then, well...

Wonka2581 · 01-19-2016, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by victort

hands down, GT for me please. thank you very much

Spooler · 01-20-2016, 02:15 PM

If the GT350r had A/C and a good radio I would be all in for a test drive.

EzDz · 01-20-2016, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by icormba

Here's an un-bias opinion...

If it's a 370Z vs GT... I'd get keep my 370Z

If it's a 370Z vs GT350... then, well...

Line up a 2016 nismo and ill take the nismo

EzDz · 01-20-2016, 03:14 PM

I test drove a 2015 gt and told the sales guy I was a serious buy and I wanted to beat on it so I did.

Test drove the only nismo in Pittsburg around the block and wanted the z 10000x more. Mustangs are fast but still feel like turds. I wanted a roush but that still doesnt help the fact its a mustang.

ramoszx12r · 01-20-2016, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by EzDz

Line up a 2016 nismo and ill take the nismo

icormba · 01-20-2016, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

If the GT350r had A/C and a good radio I would be all in for a test drive.

The R does have a A/C option, however you are still stuck with a crappy radio... almost as bad as the radio in my 370z. Also, unless you know somebody who has one the chance of a dealer giving you a test drive in an R let alone a GT350 is slim to none.

I had to go out of state 1800 miles just to find/order my GT350 sight unseen and no test drive. This "track" car was built to fight the Europeans. I think everyone is still afraid of the GTR though!

Dirk McGurck · 01-21-2016, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

If the GT350r had A/C and a good radio I would be all in for a test drive.

It does: It's called the GT350

01-18-2016, 04:17 PM	#31 (permalink)
Dirk McGurck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 715 Drives: 09 MB 370Z Touring Rep Power: 20	Agreed. The Mustang burned me once by gaining 200lbs from S197 to S550. So I will always expect the worst with generational changes. Side note: The newest Honda Accord weighs less and is smaller than the outgoing model. __________________ 2009 370Z Touring with Sport

01-18-2016, 04:50 PM	#32 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	I mostly agree with the guy, and I test drove both cars (was leaning toward 5.0 at one point) before making a decision. However it seemed to me to be a pretty opinion-based, bush league review. "I haven't driven the base 370" isn't a great way to start an analysis of the NISMOs handling. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

01-19-2016, 11:13 PM	#38 (permalink)
icormba Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 113 Drives: GT350, 370Z, JeepSRT Rep Power: 13	Here's an un-bias opinion... If it's a 370Z vs GT... I'd get keep my 370Z If it's a 370Z vs GT350... then, well... DR_, UNKNOWN_370, gbrettin and 6 others like this.

01-20-2016, 03:14 PM	#42 (permalink)
EzDz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 309 Drives: 2016 370z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 9	I test drove a 2015 gt and told the sales guy I was a serious buy and I wanted to beat on it so I did. Test drove the only nismo in Pittsburg around the block and wanted the z 10000x more. Mustangs are fast but still feel like turds. I wanted a roush but that still doesnt help the fact its a mustang. __________________ Nismo \| Moore Performance \| AAM \| Tein \| PPE \| Tomei \| Eibach \| Z1 Sponsored: Mishimoto

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