Dumb question of the week

Mt Tam I am · 10-27-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by I want a Z

I refuse to give Government Motors any more of my money, so the 5.0

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I am trying to understand your outlook here.

Do you feel the 5.0 is a better car?
Do you not want to get SOMETHING back for your money?
Do you feel that you would rather own an inferior car just to make a point?

I am very curious why people say things like what you have said.

It is like me saying "I pay for you to drive your car on the road as I pay state tax. I refuse to buy a car myself, because then I would have to pay state tax on that purchase as well."

Principled people make principled decisions. My uncle for instance would never buy a Jap car (Mitsubishi number one) on principle. He fought them in the Pacific, they were, and always would be, the enemy. To the unprincipled this will never make sense. I assume by your curiousness, that you never joined the Corps. If you did, then I am surprised because fighting and dying for your believes, or principles, is paramount, to Marines.
Government Motors as opposed to General Motors, since we tax payers bailed out GM & Chrysler. Ford on the other hand has managed their debt and finances far better and did not need federal money.
So I want a Z wants to reward the worthy company. Remember GM refused to pay down debt during the good times. Then held out a hand when things got tough.

ProfessorDave · 10-27-2010, 07:50 AM

...still waiting for the Pinto to make a comeback

toxik · 10-27-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

...still waiting for the Pinto to make a comeback

It did make a come back, but then someone rear ended it and it blew up.

m4a1mustang · 10-27-2010, 09:53 AM

I would buy the 5.0 and take a free Camaro.

GM took $30 billion and "paid in full" $5 billion. I want something for my $25 billion!

dudafunk · 10-27-2010, 10:36 AM

Man... I went thru the new Camaro vs. 370z debate when buying... from what I recall, this was my conclusion about the "new" Camaros:

Ladies and gentlemen, presenting the all new 2010 Chevy Camaro. . . .living up to its claim to fame of American Muscle*

* 1/3rd made in Mexico, 1/3rd made in Canada and 1/3rd made in America.

ImportConvert · 10-27-2010, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dudafunk

Man... I went thru the new Camaro vs. 370z debate when buying... from what I recall, this was my conclusion about the "new" Camaros:

Ladies and gentlemen, presenting the all new 2010 Chevy Camaro. . . .living up to its claim to fame of American Muscle*

* 1/3rd made in Mexico, 1/3rd made in Canada and 1/3rd made in America.

Does the fact that Aston Martin's DB7 Vantage and V12 Vanquish's manual transmissions came out of Mexico make them unappealing to you, too?

Why does it matter, as long as it works?

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Originally Posted by Cell

Interior design/feel was a big thing for me. I needed to feel like I was in a cockpit or at least feel like I am actually sitting in a sports car.

That was one of the few reasons that drove me away from a Camaro/Mustang.

The other reason was that they were HUGE. I just did not want to feel like I was driving a truck. The only things that were nice from those two cars was the power and a little bit of the looks and that was it for me. But I still think the 370z looks much better, just wish it had more power to play with.

So, if I had to choose all over again. I would still pick the 370z.

I agree 100%. With the mustang, you feel like you sit ON the seat. With the Z/Vette/S2000, etc. (sports cars vs. Muscle cars...) you sit IN the seat. This is part of why I don't "feel" the GT500.

dudafunk · 10-27-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Does the fact that Aston Martin's DB7 Vantage and V12 Vanquish's manual transmissions came out of Mexico make them unappealing to you, too?

Why does it matter, as long as it works?

We don't know yet, the car is too new. If the customer satisfaction has been good enough down the line, I will be open to changing my mind. Aston Martin etc., is another league... its like, when Bed Bath & Beyond sells $100 sheets from India, in spite of the outsourcing, they maintain some quality standards. But in $30 sheets imported, there's a little fuzzy-ness, which I will eliminate based on customer opinion once the 2010 Camaro's are old enough and there's evidence they didn't break.. till then, sticking to old school.. Just playing it safe, specially when its the first bunch of huge savings for a 20'somethin

Lug · 10-27-2010, 10:40 AM

370Z and Mustang GT tie, Camaro distant third unless it's a Z28 (which is really a competitor for a GT500 or Vette, not a GT)

370fan · 10-27-2010, 11:30 AM

5.0 >> Z-28

Plus, there's already a new 5.0 running 8's in the 1/4! The drag racer part of me LOVES that! The old school Hot Rodder in me HATES that it's so easy for the new cars to go so fast.

Zigen5 · 10-27-2010, 12:13 PM

Neither... I think the interior on both cars are hideous!!! When I buy a car, the interior and exterior both have to be on par. Before I bought my Z, I was looking at trucks. I narrowed it down to the Tacoma X-Runner and the Frontier. I hated the the steering wheel on the Frontier so I went with the X-Runner!

c41006 · 10-27-2010, 03:05 PM

I would go with the mustang because camaros are everywhere here in Atlanta. I probably see 5 or 6 a day

GZ3 · 10-27-2010, 04:08 PM

i cant see why anyone would pick the new camaro over the 370Z!...the 5.0 is the best bang for the buck, easily...its between the 5.0 and 370Z...i got a 370Z, and also wrapping up a deal on a 5.0! mwahahahaah!

SophiaZ · 10-27-2010, 05:13 PM

Wow..now yall are talking about the Z06?! Pssshh, let me get my hands on a Audi R8.... I don't like cars that are all over the road...Corvette, Mustangs, and Neons..oh wait..I did have 3

sonic370 · 10-27-2010, 07:15 PM

funny how a lot of people are banging on the interior's of the stang and the camaro. compared to the early mustang and camaro's they have improved somewhat. anyone who comes from the 350 can relate to that.

like i first said if i had to it would be the camaro, it would beat walking...

having owned a 350, c5 vette, and know a 370.... the only thing i miss
is that good old sound and torque of a V8

SophiaZ · 10-27-2010, 07:26 PM

Sorry, we're not living in 1970's...no need for a 2010 interior to imitate the original. I love the Camaro's but that's pathetic IMO The interior is way too dated. You's have seen the improvements from the 350 to 370's... I think someone can agree here. Everything needs an update here and there.

10-27-2010, 07:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 20	...still waiting for the Pinto to make a comeback __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

10-27-2010, 09:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	I would buy the 5.0 and take a free Camaro. GM took $30 billion and "paid in full" $5 billion. I want something for my $25 billion! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-27-2010, 10:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 21	370Z and Mustang GT tie, Camaro distant third unless it's a Z28 (which is really a competitor for a GT500 or Vette, not a GT) __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

10-27-2010, 11:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
370fan Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: J.P., LA Posts: 47 Drives: 2009 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 16	5.0 >> Z-28 Plus, there's already a new 5.0 running 8's in the 1/4! The drag racer part of me LOVES that! The old school Hot Rodder in me HATES that it's so easy for the new cars to go so fast. Last edited by 370fan; 10-28-2010 at 08:50 AM.

10-27-2010, 12:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zigen5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 260 Drives: '10 BC 370z Roadster Rep Power: 17	Neither... I think the interior on both cars are hideous!!! When I buy a car, the interior and exterior both have to be on par. Before I bought my Z, I was looking at trucks. I narrowed it down to the Tacoma X-Runner and the Frontier. I hated the the steering wheel on the Frontier so I went with the X-Runner! __________________ *Meet HaZy: 2010 Black Cherry 370z Roadster - S-Tune Body Kit - 5:AD Bronze 19" Rims - K&N Filters - Euro Fog Lamp - Full LED*

10-27-2010, 10:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
dudafunk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 421 Drives: '09 370z Base Red AT Rep Power: 17	Man... I went thru the new Camaro vs. 370z debate when buying... from what I recall, this was my conclusion about the "new" Camaros: Ladies and gentlemen, presenting the all new 2010 Chevy Camaro. . . .living up to its claim to fame of American Muscle* * 1/3rd made in Mexico, 1/3rd made in Canada and 1/3rd made in America.

10-27-2010, 03:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
c41006 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 9,034 Drives: '10 G37 Coupe BO 7AT Rep Power: 115	I would go with the mustang because camaros are everywhere here in Atlanta. I probably see 5 or 6 a day

10-27-2010, 04:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 23	i cant see why anyone would pick the new camaro over the 370Z!...the 5.0 is the best bang for the buck, easily...its between the 5.0 and 370Z...i got a 370Z, and also wrapping up a deal on a 5.0! mwahahahaah! __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

10-27-2010, 05:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,466 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6734	Wow..now yall are talking about the Z06?! Pssshh, let me get my hands on a Audi R8.... I don't like cars that are all over the road...Corvette, Mustangs, and Neons..oh wait..I did have 3

10-27-2010, 07:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 20	funny how a lot of people are banging on the interior's of the stang and the camaro. compared to the early mustang and camaro's they have improved somewhat. anyone who comes from the 350 can relate to that. like i first said if i had to it would be the camaro, it would beat walking... having owned a 350, c5 vette, and know a 370.... the only thing i miss is that good old sound and torque of a V8

10-27-2010, 07:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,466 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6734	Sorry, we're not living in 1970's...no need for a 2010 interior to imitate the original. I love the Camaro's but that's pathetic IMO The interior is way too dated. You's have seen the improvements from the 350 to 370's... I think someone can agree here. Everything needs an update here and there.

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