never thought this would be a serious question....

m4a1mustang · 05-19-2014, 07:53 PM

It sounds like you want something new, so I'd just go ahead and roll with it.

Roddy1 · 05-19-2014, 09:30 PM

Mustang... No. Everyone has them. They are not classy. That's just me, and each to their own but I'm glad I did not buy one myself.

I did look into them, the bang for the buck is great. I rented a 5.0 automatic on vacation, I really wasn't that blown away by it at all. I'd prefer to stay away from the Mustang and Camaro personally. There are about 10 of each on block I'm sure (exaggeration but you get the point).

Magic Bus · 05-19-2014, 10:11 PM

Nothing wrong trying to get additional information before a purchase. Good luck to you

Gadgetech · 05-19-2014, 10:30 PM

Zen, my 2001 Mustang GT vert with 194k miles (191k put on by my Mom) is all original minus the craptastic intake manifold and the new gears I just installed (went from 3.27 to 3.83!). If you do run into issues or need some mechanical assistance, there is a great shop in TR that only works on mustangs. Furthermore there is a great Mustang club in Greenville that is very helpful, one of which works at a ford dealer locally. The sound of a Mustang is awesome (even though it represents an inefficient design) and I love it when I have the opportunity to listen to them at every stop light. I heard one today with an aftermarket exhaust that sounded awesome!

Now while I love my Mustang, I have it b/c I didn't pay to get it, the wife likes it and it's a convertible. I love the Z for its handling characteristics and ability to whip it around but in the end the Mustang may win, all b/c it's a V8 and it just sounds better than any V6. Besides, if I want speed I have my motorcycle for that.

You would have more room in the Mustang for the wife and kid but let's be honest, you already took care of that with that other little purchase.

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Zerocool · 05-19-2014, 11:33 PM

Trade it in for a flying time machine Delorean

alcheng · 05-20-2014, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zensation

so unfortunately for myselfand nissan (I guess) I am now considering trading my nismo in on a 2012 5.0 mustang. This guy from my area is interested in doing a straight up trade. My nismo has hea high mileage at now 78k but ive aways taken excellent care of it and its super clean and still screams. but with the new 2015 nismo let down and all and quickly plummeting value of my z I am actually considering trading for the monster 5.0. He has a boss 302intake manifold, long tube headers and flowmasters exhaust leather interior and nice sound system in the gt. I cant seem to get past the fact that its a mustang though. however it sounds sexxxxyyyy when it revs man. what do u guys think? has nissan pissed you off with their cheap csc issues and just litte things as much as they have me?

do it OP, trade it...!!!

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Firebase99 · 05-20-2014, 06:46 AM

You prob should IMO. High miles on the Z, too many issues. Though the Mustang isnt exclusive, I see literally, MINIMUM 10 Stangs for every Z, the 5.0 is a HELL of a brute and will be fun. Obviously you have a budget (like all of us), Id say go for an M3, etc but other than a Dodge (blah), SS, the mustang is really the ONLY option for that power/price point.

Haboob · 05-20-2014, 07:08 AM

I've toyed the idea of trading for a C63 AMG Coupe.

Or a CLK63 AMG

, if I can get it down to my price range - but that's doubtful on this one.

Firebase99 · 05-20-2014, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

I've toyed the idea of trading for a C63 AMG Coupe.

Or a CLK63 AMG

, if I can get it down to my price range - but that's doubtful on this one.

Unless you have real deep pockets I wouldnt, the maintenance would be a killer.

Elan · 05-20-2014, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

I've toyed the idea of trading for a C63 AMG Coupe.

Or a CLK63 AMG

, if I can get it down to my price range - but that's doubtful on this one.

Wait don't you mean you make sooooooo much money, getting a gazillion dollar raise, only 22 and are deciding between that or a GTR?!

Haboob · 05-20-2014, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elan

Wait don't you mean you make sooooooo much money, getting a gazillion dollar raise, only 22 and are deciding between that or a GTR?!

I wish all of those things! (esp. gaining seven years back!

).

Elan · 05-20-2014, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

I wish all of those things! (esp. gaining seven years back!

).

A C63 would be

!

Solomatrix · 05-20-2014, 08:12 AM

glhf

Eclipz · 05-20-2014, 08:26 AM

There are so many new sports car concepts coming out, I think you should keep your Z until a brand new car comes out.

Haboob · 05-20-2014, 08:29 AM

This is the last brand new car I'll buy. I love it, don't get me wrong, but I could have gotten so much more for my money I think.

Unless I come into a lot of money... then I'll reconsider new.

05-19-2014, 07:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Roddy1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada/Cayman Islands Posts: 274 Drives: SRT Viper Rep Power: 12	Mustang... No. Everyone has them. They are not classy. That's just me, and each to their own but I'm glad I did not buy one myself. I did look into them, the bang for the buck is great. I rented a 5.0 automatic on vacation, I really wasn't that blown away by it at all. I'd prefer to stay away from the Mustang and Camaro personally. There are about 10 of each on block I'm sure (exaggeration but you get the point). __________________ 2011 370Z, 6-Speed Manual, Sport Package. - K&N Drop ins \| Top Speed Axleback \| H&R Spacers SOLD 2009 G8 GT, 6.0L LSX V8, Rotofab Intake, ARH Long tubes, SOLO exhaust, VMS Tune - SOLD Last edited by Roddy1; 05-19-2014 at 09:46 PM.

05-19-2014, 10:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gadgetech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 1,559 Drives: The Short Bus Rep Power: 870	Zen, my 2001 Mustang GT vert with 194k miles (191k put on by my Mom) is all original minus the craptastic intake manifold and the new gears I just installed (went from 3.27 to 3.83!). If you do run into issues or need some mechanical assistance, there is a great shop in TR that only works on mustangs. Furthermore there is a great Mustang club in Greenville that is very helpful, one of which works at a ford dealer locally. The sound of a Mustang is awesome (even though it represents an inefficient design) and I love it when I have the opportunity to listen to them at every stop light. I heard one today with an aftermarket exhaust that sounded awesome! Now while I love my Mustang, I have it b/c I didn't pay to get it, the wife likes it and it's a convertible. I love the Z for its handling characteristics and ability to whip it around but in the end the Mustang may win, all b/c it's a V8 and it just sounds better than any V6. Besides, if I want speed I have my motorcycle for that. You would have more room in the Mustang for the wife and kid but let's be honest, you already took care of that with that other little purchase. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Zensation likes this. __________________ Upstate Z Club

05-19-2014, 11:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zerocool Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: N.Y Posts: 548 Drives: '09 370z Rep Power: 16	Trade it in for a flying time machine Delorean __________________ I like pizza

05-20-2014, 07:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	I've toyed the idea of trading for a C63 AMG Coupe. Or a CLK63 AMG , if I can get it down to my price range - but that's doubtful on this one. Gadgetech likes this.

05-19-2014, 10:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18755	Nothing wrong trying to get additional information before a purchase. Good luck to you

05-20-2014, 06:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14034	You prob should IMO. High miles on the Z, too many issues. Though the Mustang isnt exclusive, I see literally, MINIMUM 10 Stangs for every Z, the 5.0 is a HELL of a brute and will be fun. Obviously you have a budget (like all of us), Id say go for an M3, etc but other than a Dodge (blah), SS, the mustang is really the ONLY option for that power/price point.

05-20-2014, 08:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
Solomatrix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: crispy bacon Posts: 3,236 Drives: sizzling bacon Rep Power: 859	glhf

05-20-2014, 08:26 AM	#14 (permalink)
Eclipz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tampa Posts: 360 Drives: 06 Eclipse GS Rep Power: 12	There are so many new sports car concepts coming out, I think you should keep your Z until a brand new car comes out.

05-20-2014, 08:29 AM	#15 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	This is the last brand new car I'll buy. I love it, don't get me wrong, but I could have gotten so much more for my money I think. Unless I come into a lot of money... then I'll reconsider new.

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