2011 Mustang GT... I think I need to re-think my next car

SeeyaBud86

Lol here let me do it for you Courtesy to captain Picard.

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NYBladeZ

the 370z would be a samurai sword, the Mustang would be a very large cleaver. Sure it's fast in a straight line, but unless you're looking to dominate the expressway I don't think it's really great for real world driving experiences. I love the torque of Mustangs, but it's a 1 dimensional car, lots of power and torque, inferior handling, and compared to the Z inferior exterior and interior build quality. I wouldn't give my Z up for a Mustang and I'm someone whose first 2 cars were both Stangs.

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Lug

some eye opening numbers

The 2010 Mustang pulled .93 G's and slalomed at 69.3 MPH for Road and Track. I assume the 2011 will at least match these numbers. Not quite Z numbers but damn close far far better than other US manufactures. If you think you are gonna run away from a mustang in the corners, you're gonna be surpised. If you thing the 'stang can't handle, you're judging from the past, not what's selling now. Mustangs have quitely become much better overall sportscars whilst the Camaro and Challenger was getting all the "gee golly" press.

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280z/300zx

I keep seeing so many people saying these cars can't handle but I wonder how many have actually driven them or raced against them. My girlfriend has the new Camaro SS and while heavy and not quite as precise as my Z it still handles very well. At auto-x the camaro does very well and gets times that you wouldn't expect it to. Same goes for the mustang. There are guys there running mustangs who are nipping at my heals in my Z. Gone are the days where muscle cars can't handle a turn. Sure, it may feel heavy and not as precise as the Z, but it doesn't mean it can't take the turn fast. I think most people are blind to the fact that this new mustang will not only out drag our beloved Z but it will also keep up with us in the corners with no problems.

I'll agree our Z fits like a glove when taking tight turns while these muscle cars feels a bit forced. There is going to definetly be that difference in feeling. In the end though numbers aren't going to change. Guarantee you later this year I'll have my hands full at auto-x with these 2011 stangs.

LiquidZ

Rednek, I must have misread Matt's post. I didn't see similarities between the current S197's interior and that of the old Fox's, which is what I thought he was referring to. The similarities between the current S197 and the 60's era are obvious. I had an '06 GT.

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rednek01

Oh ok gotcha! haha I was like you gotta either not know your cars or be blind to not see the resemblance! The fox body era or 79-93 mustangs have very very minor cues to the mustang look I have to admit I owned one and loved it and was stupid to sell it, but its an ugly car if you aren't a mustang lover.

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Zsteve

Its still a butt ugly interior and IMO exterior not matter if they are trying to go retro or what. If you want unique or semi unique then the GT isnt it.

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LiquidZ

Torque guys, torque.

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Jamaica

I like mustangs but my all time favorite 67 gt500 4 speed. oh shelby

Horseface

Can this one go around corners ok?

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m4a1mustang

The last one could. The track pack equipped cars (read: sport package) are very formidable around a road track.

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40th370z

How many of us use our cars to the full potential?

How often are you going to be racing a 2011 Mustang?

Is this about bragging rights "my car is faster then your car"is kinda like "my dad can beat up your dad".

Suggesting a Mustang is better then a Z in a Z forum is going to get flamed.

It comes down to what you like,if you want a car that everyone else has buy a Mustang, you want something a little more rare buy a Z ,its all personal taste,if your in a Z forum and not a Mustang forum you must have a reason.

Lug

Recognizing the competition is just being intelectually honest. Next year the mustang is the only competition for the 370Z at that price point in my book. One handles a bit better and traditionally has better build quality, the other is going to flat out outperform in all but the tightest tracks. The two are neck and neck with each having it's advantages over the other. The Mustang is an ugly car, but you can't but help respect it's performance capabilities.

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SeeyaBud86

Yes. Lol. This is also part of the reason. Most of us picked the Z over a muscle car. I bet you on the Ford forums or GT forums they are having a parade and - ing everywhere. Ford has really stepped up their game, and being an American I like that. Would I ever buy one? No. But I give it a

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NewlyIMPORTed

get the mustang... i like when the old guys in new mustangs look at my car like they have never seen it because they haven't i like keeping the 370 rare

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