Test drove a 5.0 Today

m4a1mustang · 03-02-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ZYGOTE

Well guys, add me to the list of those that defected from the Z to the 5.0. Just picked up my black 5.0 with premium package today. It was tough letting the Z go, but this thing is just a beast in every way. I'll try and get some pics up later.

Congrats man! I know what that feels like. Hope you stick around, there are plenty of us here.

Red370 · 03-02-2011, 08:09 PM

I feel like a dick for starting this thread, its a mutiny I tell ya, A MUTINY! Congrats Zygote, get you an exhaust/intake/tune and you'll be sittin comfortably over 400whp and meltin those Pirellis like its nuthin!

Red370 · 03-02-2011, 08:16 PM

effin' love this beast!

m4a1mustang · 03-02-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

effin' love this beast!

Paint your valve covers ya douche!

nuTinmuch · 03-02-2011, 08:36 PM

Well, I test drove one today...

...and I won't be buying one.

It's a great car, and I'd consider it a lot harder if this was a year ago, but I honestly didn't feel like it was that big of an improvement (over the Z). Sure, the power was there, but eehhh.

It also doesn't help that, apparently, only 20 or so 2011s exist with the Brembo package in the NE. The only other thing I would want is the premium package with nothing else, and that also doesn't exist. I'd have to grab a fully loaded one or something and it isn't worth dropping $8-10k for me.

Also, walking up the the 5.0 I felt the same as I did walking up to the Evo X. I knew it was a great car, I knew the potential -- but I just didn't feel anything. It felt like a car.

Besides, driving the Z to the Land of Blue Ovals, I saw two 350s and they both flashed their lights at me. I'll take it as a sign.

m4a1mustang · 03-02-2011, 08:38 PM

Hey, hats off to ya for going out to take a look at one.

nuTinmuch · 03-02-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Hey, hats off to ya for going out to take a look at one.

They are awesome. I was more impressed with the interior than anything else. It was top notch.

If they had exactly what I wanted, I probably would've considered it a bit more, but alas.

m4a1mustang · 03-02-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

They are awesome. I was more impressed with the interior than anything else. It was top notch.

If they had exactly what I wanted, I probably would've considered it a bit more, but alas.

I had to drive 1,000 miles to get one I wanted!

If I could do it all over again I'd probably order the car I have now but with the glass roof... those things are sick!

nuTinmuch · 03-02-2011, 08:58 PM

Maybe I should harass Lou.

m4a1mustang · 03-02-2011, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

Maybe I should harass Lou.

He'll treat you right... after he has his way with you, of course.

shadoquad · 03-02-2011, 10:16 PM

Mustangs are special, like Corky in "Life Goes On"

Lemers · 03-02-2011, 11:01 PM

Ar you saying the mustang has down's syndrome?

m4a1mustang · 03-03-2011, 07:32 AM

Shado has down syndrome...

down on his knees syndrome. Just ask everyone at the NOVA Z meets... he's like a Hoover.

Red__Zed · 03-03-2011, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Shado has down syndrome...

down on his knees syndrome. Just ask everyone at the NOVA Z meets... he's like a Hoover.

Sad but true

HTP AutoWorks · 03-03-2011, 07:44 AM

I had one want to race me the other day in my Jeep SRT-8. He had an exhaust and no telling what else. Well it wasnt enough. From a 60 roll I walked off and left him. I have to say I was really dissapointed. My Jeep is stock and weighs more... and is built to run from a dead stop. The problem with Mustangs are weight distribution and they are WAY too heavy. I would never consider buying one.... because there are already way too many of them out there.

03-02-2011, 08:09 PM	#902 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	I feel like a dick for starting this thread, its a mutiny I tell ya, A MUTINY! Congrats Zygote, get you an exhaust/intake/tune and you'll be sittin comfortably over 400whp and meltin those Pirellis like its nuthin! __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

03-02-2011, 08:16 PM	#903 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	effin' love this beast! __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs Last edited by Red370; 03-02-2011 at 08:20 PM.

03-02-2011, 08:36 PM	#905 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 17	Well, I test drove one today... ...and I won't be buying one. It's a great car, and I'd consider it a lot harder if this was a year ago, but I honestly didn't feel like it was that big of an improvement (over the Z). Sure, the power was there, but eehhh. It also doesn't help that, apparently, only 20 or so 2011s exist with the Brembo package in the NE. The only other thing I would want is the premium package with nothing else, and that also doesn't exist. I'd have to grab a fully loaded one or something and it isn't worth dropping $8-10k for me. Also, walking up the the 5.0 I felt the same as I did walking up to the Evo X. I knew it was a great car, I knew the potential -- but I just didn't feel anything. It felt like a car. Besides, driving the Z to the Land of Blue Ovals, I saw two 350s and they both flashed their lights at me. I'll take it as a sign. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

03-02-2011, 08:38 PM	#906 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Hey, hats off to ya for going out to take a look at one. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-02-2011, 08:58 PM	#909 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 17	Maybe I should harass Lou. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

03-02-2011, 10:16 PM	#911 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Mustangs are special, like Corky in "Life Goes On"

03-02-2011, 11:01 PM	#912 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Ar you saying the mustang has down's syndrome? __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

03-03-2011, 07:32 AM	#913 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Shado has down syndrome... down on his knees syndrome. Just ask everyone at the NOVA Z meets... he's like a Hoover. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-03-2011, 07:44 AM	#915 (permalink)
HTP AutoWorks Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 124 Drives: G35, Jeep SRT-8 Rep Power: 0	I had one want to race me the other day in my Jeep SRT-8. He had an exhaust and no telling what else. Well it wasnt enough. From a 60 roll I walked off and left him. I have to say I was really dissapointed. My Jeep is stock and weighs more... and is built to run from a dead stop. The problem with Mustangs are weight distribution and they are WAY too heavy. I would never consider buying one.... because there are already way too many of them out there.

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