37Z vs Mustang 5.0

Red__Zed · 03-16-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by themann1984

The 370Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!

Come on now, tell us how you really feel.

haggomyeggo · 03-16-2011, 10:15 AM

I was looking for 370 recently and was told my its former owner to m4a1 to look at the 5.0. I did because well 426hp (i think) is pretty attractive and the insurance rates were much lower than a C6 Corvette. Great drivers car but interior does suck the vette that is.

The 5.0 was a good car I just personally didnt like how I sat in it. Also I felt the 370s handling was a bit more refined. While one might be faster on the track I would think the 370 would be easier to get that speed out of. And last the 370s interior won me over. I love how it sits and how the whole dash is set up. And lets face it the interior is where we spend most of our time.
Except the time I spend looking out the window at work looking at my 370. I liked the looks of the 370 better.

Like most people said YOU have to drive both and see how YOU feel. You have a lot more to worry about than I did (ie kids family) I would also suggest finding a good sport sedan or something instead.
if you can stand it a BMW 335i sedan isnt a terrible choice. I drove a couple year old ones. 09s should be coming off leases soon. Add about a $600 programmer and you can be pushing 400hp. and no one can say a BMW doesnt drive well.

Just my thoughts

Mt Tam I am · 03-16-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by grover0878

Since my STi got totaled I'm in the hunt for a new car. I've wanted the 370 since it first came out. The problem is that I've got a wife and 2 kids. The wife is saying get whatever I want but deep down I think she wants me to get something with a back seat. I've got a 370Z Touring Sport Package on hold that I can get VPP pricing on so great deal, and I"m looking at the 2012 Mustang GT 5.0. I've seen some discussion on that car or someone talking about it, what do you guys think. I've got about 2 days to decide for sure.

I'd buy two cars. Perhaps a used G35 now for the kids and in a year or so when the 2012's arrive get your fun car. G35's seem bulletproof as far as maintenance and are affordable.

My old car was totaled too and I had to hurry up and get another car pronto. I chose the Z without regret. No kids either. My dad had a sports car all his life and convinced my mom a 2+2 would be a good family car. It was not and we always went places, as a family, in mom's car. The Mustang is like a 2+2, poor as far as leg room goes. It can hold more groceries than the Z, but that being said, I prefer the Z, as it is a sports car.

haggomyeggo · 03-16-2011, 10:39 AM

another point if you were looking for exclusivity you probably wouldnt be hanging out on a website full of other people who own the same car as you.

just a thought.......

Red__Zed · 03-16-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by haggomyeggo

another point if you were looking for exclusivity you probably wouldnt be hanging out on a website full of other people who own the same car as you.

just a thought.......

that's why there are no supercar forums or meets.

haggomyeggo · 03-16-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

that's why there are no supercar forums or meets.

when i see someone else with the same car i think..."cool someone is as smart and cool as me"

b1adesofcha0s · 03-16-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

that's why there are no supercar forums or meets.

There are for GT-R's

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say most people who buy Lambos and Ferraris use it as a status symbol more than anything else. There are so few of these cars around compared to something like the Z and the enthusiasts are probably few and far in between.

m4a1mustang · 03-16-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

There are for GT-R's

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say most people who buy Lambos and Ferraris use it as a status symbol more than anything else. There are so few of these cars around compared to something like the Z and the enthusiasts are probably few and far in between.

You should come to NOVA more often. There are supercar meets every Saturday and Sunday.

Red__Zed · 03-16-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

There are for GT-R's

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say most people who buy Lambos and Ferraris use it as a status symbol more than anything else. There are so few of these cars around compared to something like the Z and the enthusiasts are probably few and far in between.

There are much higher enthusiast rates with most supercars, especially "exclusive" classic cars, than with Z's.

m4a1mustang · 03-16-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

There are much higher enthusiast rates with most supercars, especially "exclusive" classic cars, than with Z's.

Scion.

b1adesofcha0s · 03-16-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

You should come to NOVA more often. There are supercar meets every Saturday and Sunday.

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

There are much higher enthusiast rates with most supercars, especially "exclusive" classic cars, than with Z's.

I guess I was wrong. It would be cool to check out one of those supercar meets.

b1adesofcha0s · 03-16-2011, 11:34 AM

Dual exhaust FTW!!! That thing must make like 500 hp at the wheels.

Red__Zed · 03-16-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Dual exhaust FTW!!! That thing must make like 500 hp at the wheels.

I heard he's gonna swap in a 2JZ, looking to put 1000hp to ALL FOUR WHEELS!

b1adesofcha0s · 03-16-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I heard he's gonna swap in a 2JZ, looking to put 1000hp to ALL FOUR WHEELS!

I hope the Scion guy at our meet doesn't get any ideas like that. It's so much faster than our cars already, I can't handle it getting any worse.

Red__Zed · 03-16-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I hope the Scion guy at our meet doesn't get any ideas like that. It's so much faster than our cars already, I can't handle it getting any worse.

Thread==officially derailed.

Continuing down this line, the best part was the minivan blowing past him as he sped away uphill. I got a good chuckle out of that.

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03-16-2011, 10:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
haggomyeggo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: IL Posts: 1,723 Drives: Steves old cars Rep Power: 18	I was looking for 370 recently and was told my its former owner to m4a1 to look at the 5.0. I did because well 426hp (i think) is pretty attractive and the insurance rates were much lower than a C6 Corvette. Great drivers car but interior does suck the vette that is. The 5.0 was a good car I just personally didnt like how I sat in it. Also I felt the 370s handling was a bit more refined. While one might be faster on the track I would think the 370 would be easier to get that speed out of. And last the 370s interior won me over. I love how it sits and how the whole dash is set up. And lets face it the interior is where we spend most of our time. Except the time I spend looking out the window at work looking at my 370. I liked the looks of the 370 better. Like most people said YOU have to drive both and see how YOU feel. You have a lot more to worry about than I did (ie kids family) I would also suggest finding a good sport sedan or something instead. if you can stand it a BMW 335i sedan isnt a terrible choice. I drove a couple year old ones. 09s should be coming off leases soon. Add about a $600 programmer and you can be pushing 400hp. and no one can say a BMW doesnt drive well. Just my thoughts

03-16-2011, 10:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
haggomyeggo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: IL Posts: 1,723 Drives: Steves old cars Rep Power: 18	another point if you were looking for exclusivity you probably wouldnt be hanging out on a website full of other people who own the same car as you. just a thought.......