Official '11 Mustang GT vs 370z Thread

Lug · 10-26-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by npdabest

I have to say, the new Mustang GT is quite impressive. I've seen numbers as low as 4.3 seconds for 0-60 but these articles are from months ago. I still can't find anything "official."

Motor Trend's first review got
0-60 - 4.3
1/4 mile - 12.8
60-0 - 105 ft
Skidpad 0.94

Z eliminator · 10-26-2010, 07:30 AM

Quikist 370 Z with bolt on's is Jnaut 12.68. on street tire. 6 MT. He currently is building a rear mounted turbo for his car.
As for fast 350 z im building a 4.2 stroker with wolf 850 ttbb's this winter It should run low 9's.

ImportConvert · 10-26-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Z eliminator

Quikist 370 Z with bolt on's is Jnaut 12.68. on street tire. 6 MT. He currently is building a rear mounted turbo for his car.
As for fast 350 z im building a 4.2 stroker with wolf 850 ttbb's this winter It should run low 9's.

That's well and good, but we are comparing stock/stock. My friend's civic runs 9's. Noone cares, though. It's got a few bolt-ons here and there. No-longer stock.

rj45 · 10-26-2010, 08:29 AM

I agree with ImportConvert. IME, American cars' drive-trains are tough. My '87 GT had 50K miles when I got rid of it...not a ton of miles, but enough. I didn't abuse the car, but it was well used. The motor never missed a beat. The trans held up well, too. Eventually, the third gear syncro became a bit balky, but it still shifted.

These days, there are few (if any) sacrifices when buying American. Overall quality/fit-and-finish is very competitive. I look forward to seeing what GM does with the C7 Corvette. If they give it nicer seats and interior materials, and a bit more solid feel, it will truly be a world class sports car.

ImportConvert · 10-26-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rj45

I agree with ImportConvert. IME, American cars' drive-trains are tough. My '87 GT had 50K miles when I got rid of it...not a ton of miles, but enough. I didn't abuse the car, but it was well used. The motor never missed a beat. The trans held up well, too. Eventually, the third gear syncro became a bit balky, but it still shifted.

These days, there are few (if any) sacrifices when buying American. Overall quality/fit-and-finish is very competitive. I look forward to seeing what GM does with the C7 Corvette. If they give it nicer seats and interior materials, and a bit more solid feel, it will truly be a world class sports car.

Corvette Reliability:
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Reliability - MSN Autos

Mustang Reliability:
2009 Ford Mustang Reliability - MSN Autos

350Z Reliability (370 not available):
2008 Nissan 350Z Reliability - MSN Autos

Moral of the story? Pick your ride based on what you like, they are all about the same mechanically, when it comes to reliability. Some may want suede door inserts, some may want 500+bhp. Want both? Buy a high-end porsche or get a lambo/ferrari/AMG/ or ///M5 or something, but don't expect to pay $40-65K like you would for a 370Z-Z06.

370Zsteve · 10-27-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rj45

I agree with ImportConvert. IME, American cars' drive-trains are tough.

That's true of every American ca/truck I've ever owned. The rest of the vehicle, however, has sucked a$$ in terms of reliability.

rj45 · 10-28-2010, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

The rest of the vehicle, however, has sucked a$$ in terms of reliability.

In many cases, that's true. Although, my '87 GT was fully functioning when I sold it. The power locks/windows, wipers, hvac, etc. all worked from day one. Though a bit of a rattle trap, no interior parts fell off into my lap. I'm not rough with my things, so that probably helped a little.

The car certainly could have been built/finished better...no argument there. However, today's American cars have better build quality, reliability and rigidity than their ancestors. I have no qualms about buying American, today.

ImportConvert · 10-28-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rj45

In many cases, that's true. Although, my '87 GT was fully functioning when I sold it. The power locks/windows, wipers, hvac, etc. all worked from day one. Though a bit of a rattle trap, no interior parts fell off into my lap. I'm not rough with my things, so that probably helped a little.

The car certainly could have been built/finished better...no argument there. However, today's American cars have better build quality, reliability and rigidity than their ancestors. I have no qualms about buying American, today.

My 88GT was in great shape when I bought/got rid of it. Everything worked, except the fox-lamps would over-load the circuit (later corrected by Ford in '93). Windows, everything. Was impressed! The interior was also crack-free, etc. Looked mint. Had lots of miles, etc.

theDreamer · 10-26-2010, 01:12 PM

370Z_Fan · 10-27-2010, 08:03 PM

Car reliability, most reliable cars

citrejo · 04-21-2011, 02:00 PM

I was actually in the Market for the 5.0 Mustang and was in love with the horsepower and the interior of the car. I test drove the car and was very impressed with the power.

But I was fortunate enough to visit my local Nissan dealership; once I laid eyes on the Rays Wheel I fell in love with the car. In the end the styling of the 370Z is far better then that of Mustang. Plus count the number of mustangs you see on the road and count the number of 370z you see in a day, and you will see the vast difference. The Z turns heads by it looks, the Mustang you have to make a lot of noise to do so. If weren't for the 370Z I would be a proud Mustang owner.

m4a1mustang · 04-21-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by citrejo

I was actually in the Market for the 5.0 Mustang and was in love with the horsepower and the interior of the car. I test drove the car and was very impressed with the power.

But I was fortunate enough to visit my local Nissan dealership; once I laid eyes on the Rays Wheel I fell in love with the car. In the end the styling of the 370Z is far better then that of Mustang. Plus count the number of mustangs you see on the road and count the number of 370z you see in a day, and you will see the vast difference. The Z turns heads by it looks, the Mustang you have to make a lot of noise to do so. If weren't for the 370Z I would be a proud Mustang owner.

Hope you enjoy your new Z.

Honestly you can't go wrong with either car.

mikeSS · 04-21-2011, 02:39 PM

the 5.0L is not really a muscle car any more ! it handles way to good to be a muscle car. haha

m4a1mustang · 04-21-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

A lot of people forget that the Mustang never was a muscle car. It was a pony car where handling was important. It kind of lost its way for a while but it started to come around with the 2005s and now it's back with the 2010+ chassis.

The GTOs and Chevelles were the real muscle cars back then.

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

the 5.0L is not really a muscle car any more ! it handles way to good to be a muscle car. haha

Holy crap... it's like... I quoted a post you made in the future.

mikeSS · 04-21-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Holy crap... it's like... I quoted a post you made in the future.

i did deleted it and then posted it again because i was about to add something to it. but you quoted me so dam fast lol

10-26-2010, 07:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
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10-26-2010, 08:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
rj45 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 60 Drives: 40th Anniversary Z Rep Power: 16	I agree with ImportConvert. IME, American cars' drive-trains are tough. My '87 GT had 50K miles when I got rid of it...not a ton of miles, but enough. I didn't abuse the car, but it was well used. The motor never missed a beat. The trans held up well, too. Eventually, the third gear syncro became a bit balky, but it still shifted. These days, there are few (if any) sacrifices when buying American. Overall quality/fit-and-finish is very competitive. I look forward to seeing what GM does with the C7 Corvette. If they give it nicer seats and interior materials, and a bit more solid feel, it will truly be a world class sports car.

04-21-2011, 02:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
citrejo Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Plano Posts: 5 Drives: Nissan 370Z 2010 Rep Power: 15	I was actually in the Market for the 5.0 Mustang and was in love with the horsepower and the interior of the car. I test drove the car and was very impressed with the power. But I was fortunate enough to visit my local Nissan dealership; once I laid eyes on the Rays Wheel I fell in love with the car. In the end the styling of the 370Z is far better then that of Mustang. Plus count the number of mustangs you see on the road and count the number of 370z you see in a day, and you will see the vast difference. The Z turns heads by it looks, the Mustang you have to make a lot of noise to do so. If weren't for the 370Z I would be a proud Mustang owner.