Someone please tell me why?

Super Werty · 09-02-2013, 03:36 PM

I hope the mods are cheap, the car weighs half a ton more than the Z. It's gonna need 600 hp just to get out of the parking lot

like others have said, the aftermarket Z parts tend to gravitate towards higher quality/fit/finish/material

trust me, you can find very expensive parts for american muscle cars

DEpointfive0 · 09-02-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Werty

I hope the mods are cheap, the car weighs half a ton more than the Z. It's gonna need 600 hp just to get out of the parking lot

like others have said, the aftermarket Z parts tend to gravitate towards higher quality/fit/finish/material

trust me, you can find very expensive parts for american muscle cars

You DO realize that a Mustang GT with its 5.0L engine and it's 4 seats only weighs 300-400 pounds more than the 370Z

Oh, and it comes with a spare 80hp to boot

Z_ealot · 09-02-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

You DO realize that a Mustang GT with its 5.0L engine and it's 4 seats only weighs 300-400 pounds more than the 370Z

Oh, and it comes with a spare 80hp to boot

yes, but i think he was referring to the OP talking about the dodge charger which i have to agree is a fat pig compared to the mustang or the 370 for that matter

Super Werty · 09-02-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Z_ealot

yes, but i think he was referring to the OP talking about the dodge charger which i have to agree is a fat pig compared to the mustang or the 370 for that matter

Yes I was referring to the charger. I love the new stangs! No complaints there, but in the end I still chose the Z. Test drive both and you will feel that 400 lbs the first time you try to take a corner.

shadoquad · 09-02-2013, 10:20 PM

The Charger is less sporty by design. It's a muscle sedan. It's fun for its purposes. The Z is much more of a sports car, much more agile.

Given my choice at a racing circuit, I'll take the Z. Given my choice to transport three adults and some luggage on a 12 hr drive, the Charger fits the bill.

Foxlogik · 09-03-2013, 10:24 PM

Pff I think parts for my Z are cheap as hell coming from a VW R32, seems nobody wants to make reasonable parts for a car that there's only 5000 of

. So be happy you only have to pay 2x as much as mustang owners

mag_black · 09-03-2013, 10:45 PM

I have to agree; our parts are expensive, but we have some really great aftermarket manufacturers w/ top notch quality. I hope whatever ride I step into next, has GTM, Fast Intentions Motordyne, and SPL's aftermarket support.

the_wiZard99 · 09-04-2013, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Super Werty

I hope the mods are cheap, the car weighs half a ton more than the Z. It's gonna need 600 hp just to get out of the parking lot

like others have said, the aftermarket Z parts tend to gravitate towards higher quality/fit/finish/material

trust me, you can find very expensive parts for american muscle cars

LMAO!

PaulZ370 · 09-04-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

You DO realize that a Mustang GT with its 5.0L engine and it's 4 seats only weighs 300-400 pounds more than the 370Z

Oh, and it comes with a spare 80hp to boot

Oh... and it comes with an extra 2 cylinders (or an extra 1.3L)

Oh... and it's a dime a dozen on every street corner... same with the Chargers, Challengers, and Corvettes

I'll stick to my neck turning jaw dropping intimidating Z anyday...

jburke26 · 09-05-2013, 08:22 AM

I was shocked by the price of modifications also. I purchased a 98 Jeep Wrangler last Friday and was blown away how cheap parts were for it.

The manifold on the jeep was cracked and I purchased a replacement manifold for $180 and they had it in stock at autozone! I know where my money is going now...

XiP · 09-05-2013, 08:34 AM

gotta pay to play

ElVee · 09-05-2013, 10:26 AM

The Charger is bloated because it's a "powerful" car for the people who have kids and aren't going to be able to get a car dedicated to power or performance.

They wish they had the Mustang, but they need 4 doors so have to settle for the Charger. Better than opting minivan or Taurus, I suppose.

(Although the Taurus SHO is a pretty mean looking car...)

I don't complain much about Z part prices. In my mere 10 minute commute every day, I will see about 10 Chargers and 8+ Mustangs all told. I'll see a 350Z maybe once a week and a 370Z maybe once a month. I like the rarity, and the part prices will have to go with it. I see a Porsche probably every 3 days.

I could also say, of the 10 Chargers and 8 Mustangs I see, they might all be optioned out differently, at least.

Ghostvette · 09-05-2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ElVee

In my mere 10 minute commute every day, I will see about 10 Chargers and 8+ Mustangs all told. I'll see a 350Z maybe once a week and a 370Z maybe once a month. I like the rarity, and the part prices will have to go with it. I see a Porsche probably every 3 days.

I agree. I went with the Z because I did not see very many on a daily basis. BTW, everyone does know that MOPAR stands for "Mostly Old Parts And Rust", right?

jburke26 · 09-05-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

I agree. I went with the Z because I did not see very many on a daily basis. BTW, everyone does know that MOPAR stands for "Mostly Old Parts And Rust", right?

Hey now at least it isn't an old FORD. Biggest pieces of SH** ever made. "Found on road dead"

b15 · 09-05-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by XiP

gotta pay to play

Took the words out of my mouth.

Everyone knows that if you wanted a cheap car to mod, you go domestic muscle.

09-02-2013, 03:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
Super Werty Track Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 668 Drives: '13 Sport Rep Power: 14	I hope the mods are cheap, the car weighs half a ton more than the Z. It's gonna need 600 hp just to get out of the parking lot like others have said, the aftermarket Z parts tend to gravitate towards higher quality/fit/finish/material trust me, you can find very expensive parts for american muscle cars the_wiZard99 likes this.

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Foxlogik Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9 Drives: black '09 370z Rep Power: 13	Pff I think parts for my Z are cheap as hell coming from a VW R32, seems nobody wants to make reasonable parts for a car that there's only 5000 of . So be happy you only have to pay 2x as much as mustang owners Vertigo likes this.

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mag_black A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Drives: 09 370Z MT6 Rep Power: 668	I have to agree; our parts are expensive, but we have some really great aftermarket manufacturers w/ top notch quality. I hope whatever ride I step into next, has GTM, Fast Intentions Motordyne, and SPL's aftermarket support. __________________ fujimura ≠ abbeyRoadCompany ≠ fastIntentions ≠ motordyne ≠ avantGarde ≠ ecutek ≠ nismo ≠ stillen ≠ stoptech ≠ gtm ≠ spl ≠ carbonfiberelement ≠ stance™ Last edited by mag_black; 09-03-2013 at 10:47 PM. Reason: added new mfg

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3888	The Charger is less sporty by design. It's a muscle sedan. It's fun for its purposes. The Z is much more of a sports car, much more agile. Given my choice at a racing circuit, I'll take the Z. Given my choice to transport three adults and some luggage on a 12 hr drive, the Charger fits the bill.

09-05-2013, 08:22 AM	#25 (permalink)
jburke26 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cullman, Alabama Posts: 252 Drives: Sold Z Rep Power: 15	I was shocked by the price of modifications also. I purchased a 98 Jeep Wrangler last Friday and was blown away how cheap parts were for it. The manifold on the jeep was cracked and I purchased a replacement manifold for $180 and they had it in stock at autozone! I know where my money is going now...

09-05-2013, 10:26 AM	#27 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 18	The Charger is bloated because it's a "powerful" car for the people who have kids and aren't going to be able to get a car dedicated to power or performance. They wish they had the Mustang, but they need 4 doors so have to settle for the Charger. Better than opting minivan or Taurus, I suppose. (Although the Taurus SHO is a pretty mean looking car...) I don't complain much about Z part prices. In my mere 10 minute commute every day, I will see about 10 Chargers and 8+ Mustangs all told. I'll see a 350Z maybe once a week and a 370Z maybe once a month. I like the rarity, and the part prices will have to go with it. I see a Porsche probably every 3 days. I could also say, of the 10 Chargers and 8 Mustangs I see, they might all be optioned out differently, at least.