FWIW OP, I drove an 06 Mustang GT until I traded it in for a 2011 Mustang California Special (1st 5.0 mustang produced in long time, couldn't pass it up), which I drove off the lot July 3rd, 2010. Hailstorm in April 2011 resulted in 7k in repairs, and all sheet metal replaced but trunk. In Feb this year, was stolen, but recovered without any apparent damage. As my four year new car bug was taking hold, I started researching the Z. Never drove one, but read lots here and reviews around the net. Stopped by Nissan on way home from work one night to talk various possibilities and left without my GT/CS, driving a loaner, while they sent someone to get my car from another dealer. I just topped 1k on break in today and have had more fun driving this Z in the last 34 days than either of the mustangs for the last 8 years (and they were no slouches in power or quality)! It is my DD as well, I don't have a garage, and I will be driving it summer and winter alike. I will also say the fitment on the Z seems more solid than the mustangs, though I can't quite put my finger on why. In the end, only you can decide, but I thought some input from a long time mustang owner might be of use to you.
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