Buying a 370z or Mustang

Alphacide · 05-19-2012, 06:00 PM

Hey! I'm new to this forum/370z.

I've been around sports cars, muscle cars and tuners all my life since I come from a family of pretty well off doctors, surgeons that like collecting cars and bikes (in my close family we have a 2011 WRX Sti, 2 door BMW3, Honda S2000, genesis coupe, a jag and some others)

I'm just about to graduate with my undergrad, and likely pick up a nice cushy job a couple states away (SoCal). So I decided I'd finally pick up a nice car and take a few years off to work before grad school.

I've pretty much narrowed my choice of car down to a 2010-2013 370z or a 2010-2013 Mustang. Has to be under >35k so I'm not making payments for 10 years.

Any other car suggestions would be welcome also, I'm looking for a coupe that is good looking and fast with good handling. I prefer acceleration, handling > top speed as it seems more practical for "fun" car.

LakeShow · 05-19-2012, 06:03 PM

Go with the 370z. Light, quick, and handling just grips the road. Test drive em and you should be able to come to a conclusion.

DCNISMO · 05-19-2012, 06:56 PM

I was out riding my KTM all day and I saw mustangs everywhere.....no Z's.

blackcherry20 · 05-19-2012, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCNISMO

I was out riding my KTM all day and I saw mustangs everywhere.....no Z's.

. One more reason to buy the Z ...

Trips · 05-19-2012, 09:48 PM

Either's a good choice but it all depends on your particular needs.

I would recommend test driving both if you haven't and go from there

Sysopz · 05-19-2012, 10:03 PM

I have had a Z for a few months now and I just test drove a '13 Mustang GT Premium w/ Track package.

Both are great cars I would not regret owning either of them. The Z feels more like a true sports car while the GT feels like a muscle car.

I like the looks of my Z better and IMO it's more fun to drive. The Mustang is really nice I loved the track apps but if I had to do it all over again I would still choose the Z.

blackcherry20 · 05-19-2012, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sysopz

I have had a Z for a few months now and I just test drove a '13 Mustang GT Premium w/ Track package.

Both are great cars I would not regret owning either of them. The Z feels more like a true sports car while the GT feels like a muscle car.

I like the looks of my Z better and IMO it's more fun to drive. The Mustang is really nice I loved the track apps but if I had to do it all over again I would still choose the Z.

05-19-2012, 06:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alphacide Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1 Drives: 2004 Ninja 250r Rep Power: 13	Buying a 370z or Mustang Hey! I'm new to this forum/370z. I've been around sports cars, muscle cars and tuners all my life since I come from a family of pretty well off doctors, surgeons that like collecting cars and bikes (in my close family we have a 2011 WRX Sti, 2 door BMW3, Honda S2000, genesis coupe, a jag and some others) I'm just about to graduate with my undergrad, and likely pick up a nice cushy job a couple states away (SoCal). So I decided I'd finally pick up a nice car and take a few years off to work before grad school. I've pretty much narrowed my choice of car down to a 2010-2013 370z or a 2010-2013 Mustang. Has to be under >35k so I'm not making payments for 10 years. Any other car suggestions would be welcome also, I'm looking for a coupe that is good looking and fast with good handling. I prefer acceleration, handling > top speed as it seems more practical for "fun" car. Last edited by Alphacide; 05-19-2012 at 06:03 PM.

05-19-2012, 06:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Go with the 370z. Light, quick, and handling just grips the road. Test drive em and you should be able to come to a conclusion. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

05-19-2012, 09:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Either's a good choice but it all depends on your particular needs. I would recommend test driving both if you haven't and go from there __________________

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05-19-2012, 06:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 179	I was out riding my KTM all day and I saw mustangs everywhere.....no Z's.

05-19-2012, 10:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sysopz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: PA Posts: 58 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 13	I have had a Z for a few months now and I just test drove a '13 Mustang GT Premium w/ Track package. Both are great cars I would not regret owning either of them. The Z feels more like a true sports car while the GT feels like a muscle car. I like the looks of my Z better and IMO it's more fun to drive. The Mustang is really nice I loved the track apps but if I had to do it all over again I would still choose the Z.