My Comparo 2010 Touring Sport vs 2013 Mustang GT

SeattleLion · 10-12-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Tazicon

Very nice write up, but I have to ask how old you are? I am 48 and I do not have issues with getting in and out of the Z. I love being low to the ground! Anyway the new Mustangs are flippin nice when they have the track package they are great. Being an old Mustang kind of guy I am glad they stepped up their game from just sheer HP. I won't be buying one anytime soon but they are nice these days.

Just a quick edit: I will say that as far as American muscle I would only go the the Stangs. Ford to me is on their game while other companies are playing catch up.

I am considerably older than you. It didn't hurt to get in or out of the 370. I just found myself feeling less and less willing to do it. The biggest factor in my change was the fact that as my DD, the Z wasn't right for me. If I could afford it, I would own both cars right now.

Since I am in old fart mode, I discovered a couple of truly nice touches on the Mustang: When the headlights are on during the day, the dash illumination and nav screen do not always go to "night" mode. The light sensor on the car stays in "day" mode if the exterior light is bright enough. Also, when the wipers are on, the headlights go on. Nothing that would influence my buying decision, but fun to discover. One other thoughtful touch: When you use the window washer, the wipers do their normal thing, then there is a few seconds pause and they do one more wipe to catch those annoying drips. Gotta love a car company that is that thoughtful.

jcosta79 · 10-12-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Tazicon

Just a quick edit: I will say that as far as American muscle I would only go the the Stangs. Ford to me is on their game while other companies are playing catch up.

Driven a Vette lately?

Tazicon · 10-12-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jcosta79

Driven a Vette lately?

Not since I test drove a 2010 ZR1. Car was amazing, interior sucked.

I should state I also drove my Bosses 06 Vette a few times and it was a blast to drive just to bad it had many electrical issues. And once again, cheesey interior.

jcosta79 · 10-13-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tazicon

Not since I test drove a 2010 ZR1. Car was amazing, interior sucked.

I should state I also drove my Bosses 06 Vette a few times and it was a blast to drive just to bad it had many electrical issues. And once again, cheesey interior.

But I'm sure you would agree that a Vette's interior is still better than a Mustang's.

shadoquad · 10-12-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jcosta79

Driven a Vette lately?

I've tested both the vette and the stang, and I'd take the Vette every day and twice on sundays, unless I needed 4 seats.

m4a1mustang · 10-13-2012, 06:23 PM

I think my Mustang's interior is just as good as my 370Z's.

Red__Zed · 10-13-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I think my Mustang's interior is just as good as my 370Z's.

I prefer the styling on the 370, but think the mustang quality is solid.

shadoquad · 10-13-2012, 07:32 PM

I think the Mustang's interior styling is pretty cool. The retro dash has its charm, the shifter looks nice, and the seats are decently upholstered, especially if you get leather. Double impressive are the leather recaros in the 2013 GT Premium, but it is what it is.

I think the Z's interior is pretty awesome, especially without nav (personal preference, I think the cubby is fetching). I like the stitching in the vehicle, the suede/leather of the touring package, the modern cockpit with throwback three gauges.

I like both cars inside.

m4a1mustang · 10-13-2012, 07:40 PM

I like the interior of Shado's Bugatti the best.

shadoquad · 10-13-2012, 08:02 PM

I liked being inside m4a1mustang

's Mustang GT.

m4a1mustang · 10-13-2012, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I liked being inside m4a1mustang

's Mustang GT.

Hbomb · 10-13-2012, 08:09 PM

I was looking at a 2012 GT with track pack on it, But they were giving me 5k less for my trade in then the Nissan dealership was. I was on the fence, as I found the Z better put together, interior to me was nicer, and having been driving 2 seaters a majority of my adult life, I am used to having one. But the Mustang, while they are everywhere, blah blah blah was extremely nice. Fast (on paper they are not much faster then a Z, but the Torque makes it feel much faster), it does have back seats (as my son is getting older, its less of an issue but still) and the 6 speed does not require as much attention as the 6 speed in my Z. I come from the "will never drive american" crowd, but the new mustang has made me much more open to consider a Ford product. hell, I said I would never have a kia/hyundai, but we just got my wife a 2012 Veloster and she loves it! and 43mpg on the highway

SeattleLion · 10-15-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Hbomb

I was looking at a 2012 GT with track pack on it, But they were giving me 5k less for my trade in then the Nissan dealership was. I was on the fence, as I found the Z better put together, interior to me was nicer, and having been driving 2 seaters a majority of my adult life, I am used to having one. But the Mustang, while they are everywhere, blah blah blah was extremely nice. Fast (on paper they are not much faster then a Z, but the Torque makes it feel much faster), it does have back seats (as my son is getting older, its less of an issue but still) and the 6 speed does not require as much attention as the 6 speed in my Z. I come from the "will never drive american" crowd, but the new mustang has made me much more open to consider a Ford product. hell, I said I would never have a kia/hyundai, but we just got my wife a 2012 Veloster and she loves it! and 43mpg on the highway

This seems to be a time where previous biases are falling. This is my first American car in over 30 years. BTW the interior in the 2013 Mustang is much better than the 2012. I had a 2012 for a week and wasn't very happy with it. The dealer let me switch it for the 2013. A vast difference. I loved the 370Z interior, but I have to say that I like the 2013 Mustang better. The leather seats (I have the premium) are incredible; pretty and comfortable. I think the back seats are worthless. There's no room for anyone except a dog if the driver and passenger are over 5'5".

I looked up the sales numbers for Mustangs. This year the average month is between 5,000 and 6,000 cars. It's a lot by Z standards, but not so much that you see 25 in every parking lot. GT's are much rarer. The dealer told me that most people won't even consider a V8. Their loss. I am still getting 21 mpg, just like my Z.

shadoquad · 10-15-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SeattleLion

GT's are much rarer. The dealer told me that most people won't even consider a V8. Their loss. I am still getting 21 mpg, just like my Z.

Yeah, the day of the big v8 has passed us by. That Coyote 5-liter, and the 7-liter piece of heaven that Chevy throws in the Z06, the 6.1 liter SRT engines, those big beefy Mercedes AMG muscles...

Probably all going to be downsized at some point. Fuel efficiency is a good thing, but roaring V8's are a thing of pure beauty.

'10Anamoly · 10-15-2012, 05:57 PM

Pics of my 13' GT base with recaros and track pack are below, I'm loving it!

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Hbomb Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Fort Campbell Posts: 64 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 15	I was looking at a 2012 GT with track pack on it, But they were giving me 5k less for my trade in then the Nissan dealership was. I was on the fence, as I found the Z better put together, interior to me was nicer, and having been driving 2 seaters a majority of my adult life, I am used to having one. But the Mustang, while they are everywhere, blah blah blah was extremely nice. Fast (on paper they are not much faster then a Z, but the Torque makes it feel much faster), it does have back seats (as my son is getting older, its less of an issue but still) and the 6 speed does not require as much attention as the 6 speed in my Z. I come from the "will never drive american" crowd, but the new mustang has made me much more open to consider a Ford product. hell, I said I would never have a kia/hyundai, but we just got my wife a 2012 Veloster and she loves it! and 43mpg on the highway m4a1mustang likes this.

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3888	I think the Mustang's interior styling is pretty cool. The retro dash has its charm, the shifter looks nice, and the seats are decently upholstered, especially if you get leather. Double impressive are the leather recaros in the 2013 GT Premium, but it is what it is. I think the Z's interior is pretty awesome, especially without nav (personal preference, I think the cubby is fetching). I like the stitching in the vehicle, the suede/leather of the touring package, the modern cockpit with throwback three gauges. I like both cars inside.