No more Z for me....

IMWEZL · 09-30-2010, 04:20 AM

To each his own

I like the new 5.0 Stang and it's an incredible bargain for the amount of power you get. However, I still prefer my Z for looks, handling, and power it does put out.

Plus you don't see too many Z's as compared to the Stang. Which is the same reason I also ride a Harley Night Rod Special and will soon acquire a MV Brutale 1090R

Congrats on the new ride and I hope that voodoo from your Z doesn't rub off on mine!

trent1331 · 09-30-2010, 05:09 AM

Only in Texas..

Just kiddin. To each his own

fuct · 09-30-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by trent1331

Only in Texas..

Just kiddin. To each his own

not everyone is Texas would do this, trust me.

good luck with the rustang. im sure you will have zero issues with it.

shadoquad · 09-30-2010, 08:27 AM

educ8r, congrats on the new pony car! Sorry to hear that your Z experience was sour. I'm loving mine. I hope you have a better experience with the Stang, and hopefully you'll still pop by this board on occasion!

BalanBro · 09-30-2010, 09:06 AM

Nice. The z really sold me on the looks. The new stang is a really solid car, and my current musclecar of choice. Hope u have good luck with it.

JB1 · 09-30-2010, 09:48 AM

Looks like the Mustang 5.0 is the "Z replacement car of choice". This already is the 4th Z replaced by a Mustang on the forum. (as far as I have seen, there probably are more) Interesting, Ford is doing something right! I have yet to hear about someone replacing a Z with a Camaro or Charger.

Ty Weezy · 09-30-2010, 09:55 AM

I was never a fan of the mustang but the new 5.0 is pretty solid. Loving the power of the v8 but I just cant get into the look of the mustang and probably never will. But hey if everyone liked the same thing this world would be pretty boring!

m4a1mustang · 09-30-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JB1

Looks like the Mustang 5.0 is the "Z replacement car of choice". This already is the 4th Z replaced by a Mustang on the forum. (as far as I have seen, there probably are more) Interesting, Ford is doing something right! I have yet to hear about someone replacing a Z with a Camaro or Charger.

Much like the Z the 5.0 is a world class handler (especially with the Brembo package) so those of us that have made the switch really don't feel like we're missing anything in terms of handling. Stock for stock the Z is more precise and quicker in transitions, but the Mustang matches it in outright grip and, based on my experiences, has better brakes (stock) and a much better balance (again, stock).

The 5.0 is a lot like the Z in that it brings in buyers who otherwise never would have considered the car before. How many people glossed over the 350 for some euro ride but were drawn in by the 370? A lot! It's the same with the Mustang. Lots of former Japanese & Euro sports car and sports sedan owners are jumping ship to try something new.

Educ8r · 09-30-2010, 10:02 AM

Google 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 vs BMW M3

and yes the Z is much "prettier" than the Mustang

shadoquad · 09-30-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Educ8r

Google 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 vs BMW M3

and yes the Z is much "prettier" than the Mustang

There have been a few threads about Motor Trend's comparison of the GT and the M3. And, as I've said in all of them, I'm absolutely stunned that Ford's bad boy can keep up with the German for half the price. The Stang is a fantastic performance bargain. The Z is still a better fit for me, but I'm not surprised that the Stang is doing as well as it is. Again, congrats educ8r on a wonderful performance car.

Cunnos · 09-30-2010, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Educ8r

so yeah, I probably will never set foot in a Nissan dealership again. Here is the new toy...Five Point Oh!

Hey man that really is unfortunate that you had bad luck with the Z. I am really interested in the main differences between the Z and stang. There are so many forums and debates about these cars.......so i think you could shed some light on the main differences, pros and cons of each car since youve had both cars. PLEASE SHARE!!!!!!!!

m4a1mustang · 09-30-2010, 09:58 AM

Also, the list right now I think is as follows:

Traitors

1. Modshack
2. Red370
3. ME!
4. Carbonguy (except he got a 2011 GT500!)
5. Educ8r

And I have been talking with a few other members who are thinking about making the jump.

SoCal 370Z · 09-30-2010, 09:59 AM

I think MiniCobra1 might make the jump too.

m4a1mustang · 09-30-2010, 10:00 AM

I thought he was waiting but I know he's been posting more on the Mustang forums than he has here lately, so I dunno.

SoCal 370Z · 09-30-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I thought he was waiting but I know he's been posting more on the Mustang forums than he has here lately, so I dunno.

He's been chomping at the bit for a while now. I've not seen him do anything new to his 370Z.

09-30-2010, 04:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 18	To each his own I like the new 5.0 Stang and it's an incredible bargain for the amount of power you get. However, I still prefer my Z for looks, handling, and power it does put out. Plus you don't see too many Z's as compared to the Stang. Which is the same reason I also ride a Harley Night Rod Special and will soon acquire a MV Brutale 1090R Congrats on the new ride and I hope that voodoo from your Z doesn't rub off on mine! Last edited by IMWEZL; 09-30-2010 at 04:21 AM. Reason: incoherent

09-30-2010, 09:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1112	Nice. The z really sold me on the looks. The new stang is a really solid car, and my current musclecar of choice. Hope u have good luck with it. __________________ 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG P31 Sedan, ROW, aFe, Eurocharged Dyno Tune. 438WHP/415WTQ 2010 SOLD: 40th Anniversary 370z

09-30-2010, 09:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
JB1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 748 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z sold Rep Power: 18	Looks like the Mustang 5.0 is the "Z replacement car of choice". This already is the 4th Z replaced by a Mustang on the forum. (as far as I have seen, there probably are more) Interesting, Ford is doing something right! I have yet to hear about someone replacing a Z with a Camaro or Charger. __________________ Black Fangs // Black rear Valance // Berk CBE // COBB post MAF tubes // K&N drop in filters // Setrab Oil Cooler // Stillen Sway bars // Z1 SS brake lines // Stillen brake cooling kit // Harness bar //

09-30-2010, 10:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Educ8r Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 397 Drives: a car Rep Power: 17	Google 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 vs BMW M3 and yes the Z is much "prettier" than the Mustang __________________ imagination + creativity = endless possibilities

09-30-2010, 09:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Also, the list right now I think is as follows: Traitors 1. Modshack 2. Red370 3. ME! 4. Carbonguy (except he got a 2011 GT500!) 5. Educ8r And I have been talking with a few other members who are thinking about making the jump. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-30-2010, 05:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
trent1331 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 164 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 17	Only in Texas.. Just kiddin. To each his own

09-30-2010, 08:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3887	educ8r, congrats on the new pony car! Sorry to hear that your Z experience was sour. I'm loving mine. I hope you have a better experience with the Stang, and hopefully you'll still pop by this board on occasion!

09-30-2010, 09:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ty Weezy Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 129 Drives: 09 370z Nismo M6 Rep Power: 16	I was never a fan of the mustang but the new 5.0 is pretty solid. Loving the power of the v8 but I just cant get into the look of the mustang and probably never will. But hey if everyone liked the same thing this world would be pretty boring!

09-30-2010, 09:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	I think MiniCobra1 might make the jump too. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

09-30-2010, 10:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I thought he was waiting but I know he's been posting more on the Mustang forums than he has here lately, so I dunno. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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