5.0

m4a1mustang · 02-02-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

I never actually felt the Mustang was too big, really (with the exception of the seats).

The Camaro? That's a different story.

But the Mustang felt pretty okay. It's not a small car, but it isn't a boat, either. It is what it is.

Regardless... I don't understand why these arguments come up, especially when they tend to dive into topics that are clearly subjective. It seems like it would be just as easy to say "I didn't like the car, so I'm not buying it" -- but instead we always go into this big discussions about things that probably don't actually matter to anyone in reality.

Well it's usually just one guy that comes in the thread and starts sh*t. It's really civil and constructive otherwise.

nuTinmuch · 02-02-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Well it's usually just one guy that comes in the thread and starts sh*t. It's really civil and constructive otherwise.

Always that one guy.

The Dimer · 02-02-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

at the bickering

Anyway, mustang gents, can you comment on the intangibles with the mustang: how is Ford's service, does it really feel too big, is the back seat even functional, because when I sit in the camaro there is no leg room behind me

Also hows the additional costs (oil changes, general maintance, performance parts).

I have the 5.0 in consideration as an addition to the stable

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(*note: add to collection, not to replace the Z)

I don't currently own a Mustang but right now I spend more time in my buddy's 5.0 than I do in the Z(down for the winter). He gave me a chance to take it for a spin and will say this:

While it isn't the biggest car in the world, it does feel big coming from a Z. I'm sure the hood scoop made it worse, but I could never really tell where the front end was and I was afraid of misjudging turns in a tight parking lot. My winter beater is a Del Sol, which makes even the Z feel big. lol

As for the back seats, I would say that it's a 3 person car. It's plenty easy to fit two people on the passenger side while leaving both passengers relatively comfortable since the person riding shotgun doesn't need to be seated in any particular position. I would not want to try and sit behind the driver, he is 6'-3" though.

When it comes to customer service, he had to take his car into the shop for some warranty work on his transmission and basically got the run around on that. He had a bad grind in 5th, they ordered the syncro, then decided not to put it in and just replaced his redline fluid with dual clutch fluid (which didn't fix the issue). But I think service is really going to come down to where you take it. It's never universal across shops, dealer or not.

And as far as additional costs, maintenance/oil changes seem pretty standard and there seems to be a pretty large aftermarket with most prices lower than comparable parts for the Z.

Oh yeah, and it's wicked fast.

ZMan8 · 02-02-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dimer

I don't currently own a Mustang but right now I spend more time in my buddy's 5.0 than I do in the Z(down for the winter). He gave me a chance to take it for a spin and will say this:

While it isn't the biggest car in the world, it does feel big coming from a Z. I'm sure the hood scoop made it worse, but I could never really tell where the front end was and I was afraid of misjudging turns in a tight parking lot. My winter beater is a Del Sol, which makes even the Z feel big. lol

As for the back seats, I would say that it's a 3 person car. It's plenty easy to fit two people on the passenger side while leaving both passengers relatively comfortable since the person riding shotgun doesn't need to be seated in any particular position. I would not want to try and sit behind the driver, he is 6'-3" though.

When it comes to customer service, he had to take his car into the shop for some warranty work on his transmission and basically got the run around on that. He had a bad grind in 5th, they ordered the syncro, then decided not to put it in and just replaced his redline fluid with dual clutch fluid (which didn't fix the issue). But I think service is really going to come down to where you take it. It's never universal across shops, dealer or not.

And as far as additional costs, maintenance/oil changes seem pretty standard and there seems to be a pretty large aftermarket with most prices lower than comparable parts for the Z.

Oh yeah, and it's wicked fast.

Yeah what draws me to is the power, for the price it's just unreal amounts of power. Like I mentioned earlier I am not too worried with backseat room, more curious. Im 6'4"...good luck fitting anybody in the seat behing me

Red__Zed · 02-02-2012, 01:42 PM

Dimer, def agree with the "three person car" thought. Sums it up perfectly.

Same with the hood visibility. I still get nervous sometimes with the huge hood.

b1adesofcha0s · 02-02-2012, 03:36 PM

My school has a class on vehicle dynamics and another on design. They also have a racing team where they design, build, and then race their own cars. I just wish I had time to do some of that stuff, stupid work always getting in the way of fun stuff

Isamu · 02-02-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

My school has a class on vehicle dynamics and another on design. They also have a racing team where they design, build, and then race their own cars. I just wish I had time to do some of that stuff, stupid work always getting in the way of fun stuff

so stop working

Trips · 02-02-2012, 04:04 PM

KEEP THIS DISCUSSION ON TOPIC as it relates to Mustangs ONLY!!!

Anymore useless off topic posts will be deleted AGAIN

Followed by a FINAL Warning

If you have no interest in the Mustangs? Move ON there's plenty more to see than this thread

Thanks!!

m4a1mustang · 02-02-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

KEEP THIS DISCUSSION ON TOPIC as it relates to Mustangs ONLY!!!

Anymore useless off topic posts will be deleted AGAIN

Followed by a FINAL Warning

If you have no interest in the Mustangs? Move ON there's plenty more to see than this thread

Thanks!!

Rooster89 · 02-02-2012, 05:27 PM

In Depth: 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 - Feature - Car and Driver

Just saw this really nice, more in depth than we have seen so far, article about the 2013 halo stang. Nice read.

b1adesofcha0s · 02-02-2012, 05:34 PM

I'll be able to check out the 2013 GT500 tomorrow at the DC Auto Show

Alchemy · 02-02-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I'll be able to check out the 2013 GT500 tomorrow at the DC Auto Show

Awesome. Im not a Stang fan but the 5.0 has made me a believer. Would I own one, no, not my style. Do I completely respect it, yes. Its come a LONG way. The GT500 is just insane!!!!

Sibze · 02-02-2012, 08:00 PM

I know Steve will kill me because they are over priced for what they are but I'm really thinking of getting a Roush in the spring. I don't want one of the limited edition models but I'd love a stage 3 as my next car. Will have to test drive it first of course. Coming from the M3 I'm hoping the Roush will be more of a fun car and a car that actually sticks out of the crowd

370Zsteve · 02-02-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

I know Steve will kill me because they are over priced for what they are but I'm really thinking of getting a Roush in the spring. I don't want one of the limited edition models but I'd love a stage 3 as my next car. Will have to test drive it first of course. Coming from the M3 I'm hoping the Roush will be more of a fun car and a car that actually sticks out of the crowd

Make friends with your insurance agent.

Pharmacist · 02-02-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

I know Steve will kill me because they are over priced for what they are but I'm really thinking of getting a Roush in the spring.

how much?

02-02-2012, 01:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	Dimer, def agree with the "three person car" thought. Sums it up perfectly. Same with the hood visibility. I still get nervous sometimes with the huge hood. Last edited by Red__Zed; 02-02-2012 at 02:05 PM.

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b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	My school has a class on vehicle dynamics and another on design. They also have a racing team where they design, build, and then race their own cars. I just wish I had time to do some of that stuff, stupid work always getting in the way of fun stuff __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	KEEP THIS DISCUSSION ON TOPIC as it relates to Mustangs ONLY!!! Anymore useless off topic posts will be deleted AGAIN Followed by a FINAL Warning If you have no interest in the Mustangs? Move ON there's plenty more to see than this thread Thanks!! __________________

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b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	I'll be able to check out the 2013 GT500 tomorrow at the DC Auto Show __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

02-02-2012, 08:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 64	I know Steve will kill me because they are over priced for what they are but I'm really thinking of getting a Roush in the spring. I don't want one of the limited edition models but I'd love a stage 3 as my next car. Will have to test drive it first of course. Coming from the M3 I'm hoping the Roush will be more of a fun car and a car that actually sticks out of the crowd