Automobile Magazine: 40th Anniv 370Z versus new Mustang GT

ninous26 · 10-12-2010, 12:24 AM

eehhh.. Why did I read this? Now this is making me feel like the Z is really slow and that the cheaper($$) and very ugly(IMHO) mustang is an all around better performer.

Makes me not want a Z anymore and Im now considering other options..

I sure have always adored the 03-04 terminator cobra.. One of my all time favorites. I may have to settle for that.

Damn, I really love the 370z but I don't want to be losing to scrape of the barrel sports cars.

ImportConvert · 10-12-2010, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ninous26

eehhh.. Why did I read this? Now this is making me feel like the Z is really slow and that the cheaper($$) and very ugly(IMHO) mustang is an all around better performer.

Makes me not want a Z anymore and Im now considering other options..

I sure have always adored the 03-04 terminator cobra.. One of my all time favorites. I may have to settle for that.

Damn, I really love the 370z but I don't want to be losing to scrape of the barrel sports cars.

Don't buy a 370Z because it's fast. It's late 90's in the acceleration department. Buy it because it looks nice and imho has a great, comfortable ride and is well-made.

m4a1mustang · 10-12-2010, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ninous26

eehhh.. Why did I read this? Now this is making me feel like the Z is really slow and that the cheaper($$) and very ugly(IMHO) mustang is an all around better performer.

Makes me not want a Z anymore and Im now considering other options..

I sure have always adored the 03-04 terminator cobra.. One of my all time favorites. I may have to settle for that.

Damn, I really love the 370z but I don't want to be losing to scrape of the barrel sports cars.

Get what you like, dude. The Z is still a great car all around and is still pretty quick.

If you are worried about getting beat by other cars then I think you're priorities are a little out of line.

sonic370 · 10-12-2010, 07:50 AM

Someone said the Z is not fast. I just can't agree with that one.

Fast compared to what GTR,Z06 Corvette. For the extra 1 to 1.5 sec 0-60 times, it's just not worth the extra 20 to 30 grand.

It's been beat like a dead mule on here but it's correct. Best bang for your buck is the Z.............. Plus most agree even not on this forum the Z just looks better then the stang.........sorry...........

Educ8r · 10-12-2010, 04:56 PM

what to do, what to do! My 5.0 was $7K less than my 370Z

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Originally Posted by ninous26

eehhh.. Why did I read this? Now this is making me feel like the Z is really slow and that the cheaper($$) and very ugly(IMHO) mustang is an all around better performer.

Makes me not want a Z anymore and Im now considering other options..

I sure have always adored the 03-04 terminator cobra.. One of my all time favorites. I may have to settle for that.

Damn, I really love the 370z but I don't want to be losing to scrape of the barrel sports cars.

ProfessorDave · 10-12-2010, 05:12 AM

So I bought the Automobile Magazine for this article. For those of you who didn't get to read whole thing, the comparison is 1 of 3 presented in the context of a "life crisis". Apparently, for those of you in your 20's you are supposed to deal with this quarter life crisis by getting a GTI (over a Civic Si). The Z/5.0 comparison is for people in their 30's and is entitled "Dad's night out". So, all you single/no kids Z and Mustang owners - please go impregnate someone.

(oh, and those of us in our 40's should be driving a C63AMG instead of an M3)

m4a1mustang · 10-12-2010, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

So I bought the Automobile Magazine for this article. For those of you who didn't get to read whole thing, the comparison is 1 of 3 presented in the context of a "life crisis". Apparently, for those of you in your 20's you are supposed to deal with this quarter life crisis by getting a GTI (over a Civic Si). The Z/5.0 comparison is for people in their 30's and is entitled "Dad's night out". So, all you single/no kids Z and Mustang owners - please go impregnate someone.

(oh, and those of us in our 40's should be driving a C63AMG instead of an M3)

PapoZalsa · 10-12-2010, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

(oh, and those of us in our 40's should be driving a C63AMG instead of an M3)

When I sell an arm and a leg...I get one.

m4a1mustang · 10-12-2010, 07:56 AM

Actually, those cars are worth the extra money.

But really, the Z is NOT slow. I don't know why people seem to think that just because the Mustang beats it in the 1/4 mile. A sub-5 second 0-60 and a low 13 second 1/4 mile with a good driver is still faster than 99% of the cars you'll pull up next to at a stop light.

People need to take a chill pill and quit worrying about being the absolute fastest car everywhere at all times.

sonic370 · 10-12-2010, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Actually, those cars are worth the extra money.

But really, the Z is NOT slow. I don't know why people seem to think that just because the Mustang beats it in the 1/4 mile. A sub-5 second 0-60 and a low 13 second 1/4 mile with a good driver is still faster than 99% of the cars you'll pull up next to at a stop light.

People need to take a chill pill and quit worrying about being the absolute fastest car everywhere at all times.

Agree those cars are worth the money if one so wants. I had a 97 c5 first year GM changed the body style and to me it was worth every penny. But it's not fair to compare the two on any level.

m4a1mustang · 10-12-2010, 07:58 AM

As far as the best bang for buck goes, my Mustang was cheaper than my similarly equipped Z, so I'd have to disagree there on an outright best value basis... but in the 2-seater sports car category, absolutely the Z is the best value around.

sonic370 · 10-12-2010, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

As far as the best bang for buck goes, my Mustang was cheaper than my similarly equipped Z, so I'd have to disagree there on an outright best value basis... but in the 2-seater sports car category, absolutely the Z is the best value around.

Agree to disagree !! I'm just happy to drive one.

m4a1mustang · 10-12-2010, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

Agree to disagree !! I'm just happy to drive one.

Indeed. It's what I said earlier... I'm lucky to have owned both cars.

I'm sure if I forced (at gunpoint) any of you guys to take my Mustang for a week you'd end up loving it. Whether you'd admit it or not, deep down inside you'd be smiling.

sonic370 · 10-12-2010, 09:09 AM

Yeah your right i would like to drive one for a week and see.

It's hard to beat a good american made muscle v8.

GZ3 · 10-12-2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Indeed. It's what I said earlier... I'm lucky to have owned both cars.

I'm sure if I forced (at gunpoint) any of you guys to take my Mustang for a week you'd end up loving it. Whether you'd admit it or not, deep down inside you'd be smiling.

there is so much love here for the 5.0, i know i do, i love driving my bro in laws 5.0. I wonder how the 5.0 comunity sees the 370Z...?? BTW is the 5.0 the new standard in all future gt mustangs?

10-12-2010, 05:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 20	So I bought the Automobile Magazine for this article. For those of you who didn't get to read whole thing, the comparison is 1 of 3 presented in the context of a "life crisis". Apparently, for those of you in your 20's you are supposed to deal with this quarter life crisis by getting a GTI (over a Civic Si). The Z/5.0 comparison is for people in their 30's and is entitled "Dad's night out". So, all you single/no kids Z and Mustang owners - please go impregnate someone. (oh, and those of us in our 40's should be driving a C63AMG instead of an M3) __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

10-12-2010, 07:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Actually, those cars are worth the extra money. But really, the Z is NOT slow. I don't know why people seem to think that just because the Mustang beats it in the 1/4 mile. A sub-5 second 0-60 and a low 13 second 1/4 mile with a good driver is still faster than 99% of the cars you'll pull up next to at a stop light. People need to take a chill pill and quit worrying about being the absolute fastest car everywhere at all times. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-12-2010, 07:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	As far as the best bang for buck goes, my Mustang was cheaper than my similarly equipped Z, so I'd have to disagree there on an outright best value basis... but in the 2-seater sports car category, absolutely the Z is the best value around. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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10-12-2010, 12:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
ninous26 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 112 Drives: 03 G35 black 5AT Rep Power: 16	eehhh.. Why did I read this? Now this is making me feel like the Z is really slow and that the cheaper($$) and very ugly(IMHO) mustang is an all around better performer. Makes me not want a Z anymore and Im now considering other options.. I sure have always adored the 03-04 terminator cobra.. One of my all time favorites. I may have to settle for that. Damn, I really love the 370z but I don't want to be losing to scrape of the barrel sports cars.

10-12-2010, 07:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	Someone said the Z is not fast. I just can't agree with that one. Fast compared to what GTR,Z06 Corvette. For the extra 1 to 1.5 sec 0-60 times, it's just not worth the extra 20 to 30 grand. It's been beat like a dead mule on here but it's correct. Best bang for your buck is the Z.............. Plus most agree even not on this forum the Z just looks better then the stang.........sorry...........

10-12-2010, 09:09 AM	#14 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	Yeah your right i would like to drive one for a week and see. It's hard to beat a good american made muscle v8.