Test drove a 5.0 Today

Pushing_Tin

This is actually one of the reasons I won't own one.

Matt

The old style gauges are what deter me from looking at it seriously.

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AK370Z

I guess it's up to you to make the final decision but I think you'll have (if not already) more fun in the Z. I don't know how often your track or do performance driving, but more power isn't always more fun. Of course, you will make the final decision.

However, I will NOT mind driving this car, though I will never trade the Z for it. Once the Z is paid off . I have been craving for a low end tq monster! (540 HP/510 ft/lbs tq)





or black.

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Hideous, absolutely HIDEOUS interior.

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madonps

I am currently facing a dilemma over which to choose between a 40th and a 5.0. The only thing that is better imo in the Mustang is the rear seats since the Z doesn't have one.

m4a1mustang

The Mustang is a far more practical car between the two.

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m4a1mustang

I love the Mustang but it is very civil compared to the Z. Even if the Z is slower it still feels more exciting in certain respects because you feel more involved.

I'm sure the new BOSS 302 will be a COMPLETELY different animal and probably put the Z to shame, but even though we lack almost 100hp to the GT the Z is still awesome in it's own right.

The GT doesn't match the feel of the Z in any respect... it's not a sports car, plain and simple. If you want the sports car feel... Z all the way. If you want muscle with lots of room to improve... GT for sure.

My problem is I want them both and at this time I can't have them both... and as diehard a Ford guy I am I don't know if I'm willing to part with the Z so I can get into the GT.

But damn I hate the VQ... I want more power.

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BalanBro

You said you're a ford guy, so you may want to shoot me for saying this, but why not check out a Corvette and have the best of both worlds?

My brother has one (LS3) and it makes the Z feel as slow as a honda.

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m4a1mustang

I actually cross shopped the C6 with the Z back in '09. I loved the power of the Corvette but to me the Z was the better buy. I think it's a much nicer car on the inside than the 'Vette is, even though the 'Vette is quite the performance machine.

Honestly the Z is really a car that fits me... I just lust for more power (and a V8!).

I am a diehard Ford guy, but I'm a car-guy first. I'm not a fanboi of one brand like many tend to be.

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Pharmacist

supercharge the z. you then get the sporty feel and handling, in addition to the raw power and muscle. then you wont think twice about the mustang

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theDreamer

He is waiting to see the results on that, things are a bit early for most to jump on the forced induction route currently.

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m4a1mustang

Assuming everything works out with the GTM and Stillen kits over the next few months (and I still have the Z) I will be supercharging. But get this through your thick little skull... I will never stop thinking about the Mustang.

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Pharmacist

dammit just go get a ferrari or something. perhaps the new 458 italia. if that doesn't cure your mustangphilia, i don't know what will

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Nismo221

I dont see where everyone says the 5.0 is faster. I have race one with my stock Nismo 4 times. Won each race by about a 1 1/4 car length.

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shadoquad

This is a great perspective. A lot of cars these days are hella fast, but how many are sporty? A Miata has a sporty feel. Regardless of how fast you're going, that is a sports car. The Camaro didn't feel all that sporty when I drove it. For me, the Z is the best of both worlds.