My Comparo 2010 Touring Sport vs 2013 Mustang GT

scope22 · 01-12-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockcrawler

I looked hard at the GT before buying last winter. they could not find me a Trak pak 6 speed with the other options I wanted, they did offer me a smoking deal. I didn't want to wait to order one and my sub 9k mile Z came along for a lot less money and I got 1.99. no regrets, but I had a blast test driving the mustangs.

I do wish they would "do more" with the mustang interiors.... don't even get me started with the camaro interior. the Z interior was one of the biggest selling features for me, subjective I know.

same here, camaro interior is the worst, mustang does better but, 370 is best of the 3

Akmcmahon · 01-12-2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by scope22

same here, camaro interior is the worst, mustang does better but, 370 is best of the 3

Yup. Nice write up, but I have to agree with others that the interior in the Z is far better than the Stang. I think, based on your write up, that you meant interior features more than actual interior quality. It definitely sounds like you get more gadgets and features in the Stang. But the interior quality and craftsmanship in a Stang is just a hair above ghetto IMO. It was the main thing that turned me away after my test drive. Granted, this wasn't the latest model Mustang. So hopefully it's improved some, but in general American cars have crap interiors. Plastic everything, cheap layout, loose panels, etc.

The acceleration is a big difference. Where I feel the Z actually feels like it's struggling or working really hard, the Mustang and Corvettes do it effortlessly. A lot of it has to do with the vibration and feedback I feel in my Z compared to those cars. Glad you're happy with it though. That's all that matters. There is no better car, only what makes you happy.

Red__Zed · 01-12-2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Akmcmahon

But the interior quality and craftsmanship in a Stang is just a hair above ghetto IMO. It was the main thing that turned me away after my test drive. Granted, this wasn't the latest model Mustang. So hopefully it's improved some, but in general American cars have crap interiors. Plastic everything, cheap layout, loose panels, etc.

just to be clear here, what you are saying is "I've never been in one, but I'll offer my opinion anyways"?

Akmcmahon · 01-13-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

just to be clear here, what you are saying is "I've never been in one, but I'll offer my opinion anyways"?

Models haven't changed all that much between the last two versions. Nor have American manufacturers in the last 30. So yea, I'll give my opinion based on plenty of exposure. I also see them every day. I know what the inside looks like. Enough to not have to touch it.

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-13-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by scope22

same here, camaro interior is the worst, mustang does better but, 370 is best of the 3

I think between the stang and camaro, The camaro is a little better... Not by much. The advantage of the mustang is the center dash computer thingy... But in looks. The mustang imho has the most annoying looking sports car dash out right now. It's so ugly that it's 35% of the dealbreaker, only because you have to chronically look at gauges while driving it. Dealbreaker number one is the sedanish seating position. Horrid. last would be steering feel.

Nailzs · 01-14-2013, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I think between the stang and camaro, The camaro is a little better... Not by much. The advantage of the mustang is the center dash computer thingy... But in looks. The mustang imho has the most annoying looking sports car dash out right now. It's so ugly that it's 35% of the dealbreaker, only because you have to chronically look at gauges while driving it. Dealbreaker number one is the sedanish seating position. Horrid. last would be steering feel.

I test drove a new Camero. It rides like crap compared to my Z. I've owned a 1968 and 1969 Camero. That made the new Camero feel like I was driving an Impala because it's so big.

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-14-2013, 01:56 PM

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I test drove a new Camero. It rides like crap compared to my Z. I've owned a 1968 and 1969 Camero. That made the new Camero feel like I was driving an Impala because it's so big.

I rent them.... I have pushed them well over 125mph. You wouldn't know till you really drive one. Spend $400 on a weekend and really drive one. I've rented a stang and vette too. I do more than just 5 mile test drives when there's a rental available. Have you tried the 1LE? Have you driven the v6 or SS? Rides like crap? I don't know about that. I have a Z too... And yeah, My Z gives a much sportier ride. My Z is also 600 lbs lighter and missing two seats.

It would be ignorant to compare a Sport car to a GT car. The Z gives something the camaro can't and VICE VERSA Next time give an apples to apples comparo.

m4a1mustang · 10-11-2012, 03:55 PM

Back on track... Z and 5.0. I love both. There are haters on both sides but that's life. I feel bad for them.

Jigalo · 10-11-2012, 04:14 PM

hows the mpg compared to the z?

m4a1mustang · 10-11-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jigalo

hows the mpg compared to the z?

For me it's about the same.

Spikuh · 10-11-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jigalo

hows the mpg compared to the z?

Stickers have them comparable, so I would imagine it being comparable in real world.

SeattleLion · 10-11-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jigalo

hows the mpg compared to the z?

Exactly the same for me. I am getting 21mpg.

Mike · 10-11-2012, 04:45 PM

Nice writeup. I have the Base 2013 Gt for my daily driver. Almost got another 370z, but, like the OP said, for a daily driver, the mustang is just a bit more comfortable and not as low, even after lowering mine. I did eibach springs, 275/40-20s and front Brembo upgrade to mine, but all for looks.

NissanGuy23 · 10-11-2012, 06:20 PM

The Z's sporty feel works for it and against it at the same time, i was attracted and bought my Z for the same reasons you sold yours

mardigras · 10-11-2012, 07:45 PM

Now why would you take the time to post something like that on our forum since it is not a mustang forum? duh! The fact is, you bought a FORD, it is a FORD. Give it a few years of ford reliability and then post another review not to mention how well it holds it value.. Welcome to the land of thousands and thousands of mustang owners out there... lol

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Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	Nice writeup. I have the Base 2013 Gt for my daily driver. Almost got another 370z, but, like the OP said, for a daily driver, the mustang is just a bit more comfortable and not as low, even after lowering mine. I did eibach springs, 275/40-20s and front Brembo upgrade to mine, but all for looks. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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mardigras Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: MIAMI Posts: 136 Drives: 2010 Rep Power: 0	Now why would you take the time to post something like that on our forum since it is not a mustang forum? duh! The fact is, you bought a FORD, it is a FORD. Give it a few years of ford reliability and then post another review not to mention how well it holds it value.. Welcome to the land of thousands and thousands of mustang owners out there... lol Last edited by mardigras; 10-11-2012 at 09:39 PM.

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