Test drove a 5.0 Today

Kirkster · 09-08-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

They do react, they just do it wrong.
Ford had huge success by going retro with the mustang, so GM/Chrysler tried it and I think they missed the boat.

Camero
Challenger
GTO (this could have been huge, but fell short)

Ford went with a nice retro.
Government Motors went with cheesy retro, I loved the look of the car but then I sat in it, and almost puked on the center console which looks hideous.

Then you take a look at the weight 3900 pounds Vs. the 3600 for the mustang, which pretty much killed it for auto-x.

And then GM put on 20 and 21 inch

wheels and that completely killed it for auto-x due to the complete lack of decent race rubber.

I was actually looking at a rustang before buying the Z but no one had any clues about the performance packages and other options I was looking for...

Modshack · 09-08-2010, 01:01 PM

Ha ha! interesting thread. Btw, Steve bought the car I spec'd out with Lou's guys before we failed to arrive at a deal..... In case you wondered where I went, well......

It's a large amount of fun.....

We need to start a Z refugee club..

m4a1mustang · 09-08-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Ha ha! interesting thread. Btw, Steve bought the car I spec'd out with Lou's guys before we failed to arrive at a deal..... I case you wondered where I went, well......

It's a large amount of fun.....

We need to start a Z refugee club..

Yup, I'm driving the Modshack Special.

Modshack · 09-08-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yup, I'm driving the Modshack Special.

Yup!...I eventually changed colors, but 3.73's and the Brembo's were the key!

Nitex · 09-08-2010, 01:09 PM

haha you guys got it all wrong.. if your going to sell the Z at least get something German

Seriously though if i were to sell the Z, it wouldnt be on another mustang. Only because i owned one in the past, and i doubt more HP will convince me to go back. I think right now for me i would be happy with a 135i at or around 450wheel. For the price range i cant think of anything else new i would rather have, ok maybe STI/EVO but the interiors are worse than the stang lol. If I was buying used give me a 996tt or a 997tt

m4a1mustang · 09-08-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitex

haha you guys got it all wrong.. if your going to sell the Z at least get something German

Seriously though if i were to sell the Z, it wouldnt be on another mustang. Only because i owned one in the past, and i doubt more HP will convince me to go back. I think right now for me i would be happy with a 135i at or around 450wheel. For the price range i cant think of anything else new i would rather have, ok maybe STI/EVO but the interiors are worse than the stang lol. If I was buying used give me a 996tt or a 997tt

What year did you own? My previous Mustang was a 2003 GT. It's amazing how much they've changed.

Nitex · 09-08-2010, 01:20 PM

Was 2001 gt, and im sure it has changed quite a bit. I have no doubt a test drive could change my views. As the v-6 stang is now as fast as my old GT haha. I think eventually i would like a compromise between my 2004 Audi A4 and my Mustang/Z. Comfort of the the Audi, engine of the Mustang, looks of the Z!

I realize there is a huge dif between 2001 and 2011. I was joking to some degree. But i think the last post about looking for new things was more or less what i was referring to. Regardless of how much it has changed over the years, its still a stang.

Modshack · 09-08-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitex

haha you guys got it all wrong.. if your going to sell the Z at least get something German

Seriously though if i were to sell the Z, it wouldnt be on another mustang. Only because i owned one in the past, and i doubt more HP will convince me to go back. I think right now for me i would be happy with a 135i at or around 450wheel. For the price range i cant think of anything else new i would rather have, ok maybe STI/EVO but the interiors are worse than the stang lol. If I was buying used give me a 996tt or a 997tt

Been there, done that. Don't need to do it again. I've Had 8 Porsches over the years including 993's, a Boxster, numerous 911's of every generation etc.. Looking for new experiences here! Besides, I have a German (well...Brazilian..) car in the driveway... 2003 GTI anniversary edition with 13K on the clock. It's a hoot! They're BOTH a hoot in very different ways.

FuszNissan · 09-08-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Been there, done that. Had 8 Porsches over the years including 993's, Boxster, etc.. Looking for new experiences here! Besides, I have a German car in the driveway... 2003 GTI anniversary edition with 13K on the clock. It's a hoot!

I always wanted to get a R32 and slap a turbo on it.

Modshack · 09-08-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

I always wanted to get a R32 and slap a turbo on it.

LOL...when you're ready go to HPAmotorsports. These guys are the experts on that car.. They put a Euro VR6 (essentially an r32 motor) into my buddies Audi TT and built it to over 700 AWD horsepower...Stunning!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds0XX...ext=1&index=27

FuszNissan · 09-08-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

LOL...when you're ready go to HPAmotorsports. These guys are the experts on that car.. They put a Euro VR6 (essentially an r32 motor) into my buddies Audi TT and built it to over 700 AWD horsepower...Stunning!

YouTube - Audi TT extreme sound 3.2 twinturbo Gottzilla!!!!

Some day.

Lug · 09-08-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitex

haha you guys got it all wrong.. if your going to sell the Z at least get something German

Seriously though if i were to sell the Z, it wouldnt be on another mustang. Only because i owned one in the past, and i doubt more HP will convince me to go back. I think right now for me i would be happy with a 135i at or around 450wheel. For the price range i cant think of anything else new i would rather have, ok maybe STI/EVO but the interiors are worse than the stang lol. If I was buying used give me a 996tt or a 997tt

The STI and espcially the EVO's now cost a bit more than a basic 'stang GT.

Pharmacist · 09-08-2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

The STI and espcially the EVO's now cost a bit more than a basic 'stang GT.

man, over here the sti sport tech and evo gsr are even more than the touring z without sport package. heck, the evo mr is almost the same price as a 335i coupe!!!

Pharmacist · 09-08-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitex

haha you guys got it all wrong.. if your going to sell the Z at least get something German

Seriously though if i were to sell the Z, it wouldnt be on another mustang. Only because i owned one in the past, and i doubt more HP will convince me to go back. I think right now for me i would be happy with a 135i at or around 450wheel. For the price range i cant think of anything else new i would rather have, ok maybe STI/EVO but the interiors are worse than the stang lol. If I was buying used give me a 996tt or a 997tt

if it was me, i'd go for the gtr. either that or an m3 or lotus exige.

m4a1mustang · 09-08-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

if it was me, i'd go for the gtr. either that or an m3 or lotus exige.

No way in hell would I ever buy an Exige. Not for a daily car anyways.

09-08-2010, 01:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 977	Ha ha! interesting thread. Btw, Steve bought the car I spec'd out with Lou's guys before we failed to arrive at a deal..... In case you wondered where I went, well...... It's a large amount of fun..... We need to start a Z refugee club.. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here! Last edited by Modshack; 09-08-2010 at 01:11 PM.

09-08-2010, 01:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nitex Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 848 Drives: '13 GTI Stage 2 UNI Rep Power: 17	haha you guys got it all wrong.. if your going to sell the Z at least get something German Seriously though if i were to sell the Z, it wouldnt be on another mustang. Only because i owned one in the past, and i doubt more HP will convince me to go back. I think right now for me i would be happy with a 135i at or around 450wheel. For the price range i cant think of anything else new i would rather have, ok maybe STI/EVO but the interiors are worse than the stang lol. If I was buying used give me a 996tt or a 997tt __________________ 2013 Drivers ED GTI \| Stage 2 Unitronic

09-08-2010, 01:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nitex Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 848 Drives: '13 GTI Stage 2 UNI Rep Power: 17	Was 2001 gt, and im sure it has changed quite a bit. I have no doubt a test drive could change my views. As the v-6 stang is now as fast as my old GT haha. I think eventually i would like a compromise between my 2004 Audi A4 and my Mustang/Z. Comfort of the the Audi, engine of the Mustang, looks of the Z! I realize there is a huge dif between 2001 and 2011. I was joking to some degree. But i think the last post about looking for new things was more or less what i was referring to. Regardless of how much it has changed over the years, its still a stang. __________________ 2013 Drivers ED GTI \| Stage 2 Unitronic Last edited by Nitex; 09-08-2010 at 01:22 PM.

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