Automobile Magazine: 40th Anniv 370Z versus new Mustang GT

m4a1mustang · 10-11-2010, 11:08 PM

A live axle is better than a dead axle!!! Heyyyyyooooh!

Red__Zed · 10-11-2010, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Dude I'm a car guy first and a Mustang/Z guy second. Honestly I can't imagine how boring life would be if I blindly followed only one brand. I'm open to any and all cars... it's in my blood!

that's the way to be.

ImportConvert · 10-11-2010, 11:22 PM

I think its reputation is the number 1 selling point of the mustang.

It is also its number 1 enemy in winning over NEW mustang customers.

If the mustang 5.0 had hit the market as a "new from scratch" design, I doubt it would get NEARLY the amount of negativity towards it from the Nissan, GM, etc. crowd.

kotik · 10-12-2010, 12:42 AM

so how would you guy's compare the 5.0 to C6?
really interested in your opinions....

optiontrader · 10-12-2010, 01:22 AM

I've driven several Mustangs over the past several years (er- decades), and they've never done much for me. I'd always think, "lots of noise, but no go", and it always felt like the car was driving you, not the other way around.

But the new 5.0 has been interested (again). That powertrain looks VEEERRYY nice!

ninous26 · 10-12-2010, 01:24 AM

eehhh.. Why did I read this? Now this is making me feel like the Z is really slow and that the cheaper($$) and very ugly(IMHO) mustang is an all around better performer.

Makes me not want a Z anymore and Im now considering other options..

I sure have always adored the 03-04 terminator cobra.. One of my all time favorites. I may have to settle for that.

Damn, I really love the 370z but I don't want to be losing to scrape of the barrel sports cars.

ImportConvert · 10-12-2010, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninous26

eehhh.. Why did I read this? Now this is making me feel like the Z is really slow and that the cheaper($$) and very ugly(IMHO) mustang is an all around better performer.

Makes me not want a Z anymore and Im now considering other options..

I sure have always adored the 03-04 terminator cobra.. One of my all time favorites. I may have to settle for that.

Damn, I really love the 370z but I don't want to be losing to scrape of the barrel sports cars.

Don't buy a 370Z because it's fast. It's late 90's in the acceleration department. Buy it because it looks nice and imho has a great, comfortable ride and is well-made.

ProfessorDave · 10-12-2010, 06:12 AM

So I bought the Automobile Magazine for this article. For those of you who didn't get to read whole thing, the comparison is 1 of 3 presented in the context of a "life crisis". Apparently, for those of you in your 20's you are supposed to deal with this quarter life crisis by getting a GTI (over a Civic Si). The Z/5.0 comparison is for people in their 30's and is entitled "Dad's night out". So, all you single/no kids Z and Mustang owners - please go impregnate someone.

(oh, and those of us in our 40's should be driving a C63AMG instead of an M3)

m4a1mustang · 10-12-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

So I bought the Automobile Magazine for this article. For those of you who didn't get to read whole thing, the comparison is 1 of 3 presented in the context of a "life crisis". Apparently, for those of you in your 20's you are supposed to deal with this quarter life crisis by getting a GTI (over a Civic Si). The Z/5.0 comparison is for people in their 30's and is entitled "Dad's night out". So, all you single/no kids Z and Mustang owners - please go impregnate someone.

(oh, and those of us in our 40's should be driving a C63AMG instead of an M3)

PapoZalsa · 10-12-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

(oh, and those of us in our 40's should be driving a C63AMG instead of an M3)

When I sell an arm and a leg...I get one.

m4a1mustang · 10-12-2010, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninous26

eehhh.. Why did I read this? Now this is making me feel like the Z is really slow and that the cheaper($$) and very ugly(IMHO) mustang is an all around better performer.

Makes me not want a Z anymore and Im now considering other options..

I sure have always adored the 03-04 terminator cobra.. One of my all time favorites. I may have to settle for that.

Damn, I really love the 370z but I don't want to be losing to scrape of the barrel sports cars.

Get what you like, dude. The Z is still a great car all around and is still pretty quick.

If you are worried about getting beat by other cars then I think you're priorities are a little out of line.

sonic370 · 10-12-2010, 08:50 AM

Someone said the Z is not fast. I just can't agree with that one.

Fast compared to what GTR,Z06 Corvette. For the extra 1 to 1.5 sec 0-60 times, it's just not worth the extra 20 to 30 grand.

It's been beat like a dead mule on here but it's correct. Best bang for your buck is the Z.............. Plus most agree even not on this forum the Z just looks better then the stang.........sorry...........

m4a1mustang · 10-12-2010, 08:56 AM

Actually, those cars are worth the extra money.

But really, the Z is NOT slow. I don't know why people seem to think that just because the Mustang beats it in the 1/4 mile. A sub-5 second 0-60 and a low 13 second 1/4 mile with a good driver is still faster than 99% of the cars you'll pull up next to at a stop light.

People need to take a chill pill and quit worrying about being the absolute fastest car everywhere at all times.

m4a1mustang · 10-12-2010, 08:58 AM

As far as the best bang for buck goes, my Mustang was cheaper than my similarly equipped Z, so I'd have to disagree there on an outright best value basis... but in the 2-seater sports car category, absolutely the Z is the best value around.

sonic370 · 10-12-2010, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Actually, those cars are worth the extra money.

But really, the Z is NOT slow. I don't know why people seem to think that just because the Mustang beats it in the 1/4 mile. A sub-5 second 0-60 and a low 13 second 1/4 mile with a good driver is still faster than 99% of the cars you'll pull up next to at a stop light.

People need to take a chill pill and quit worrying about being the absolute fastest car everywhere at all times.

Agree those cars are worth the money if one so wants. I had a 97 c5 first year GM changed the body style and to me it was worth every penny. But it's not fair to compare the two on any level.

10-11-2010, 11:08 PM	#136 (permalink)
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10-12-2010, 01:22 AM	#140 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	I've driven several Mustangs over the past several years (er- decades), and they've never done much for me. I'd always think, "lots of noise, but no go", and it always felt like the car was driving you, not the other way around. But the new 5.0 has been interested (again). That powertrain looks VEEERRYY nice! __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)

10-12-2010, 06:12 AM	#143 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	So I bought the Automobile Magazine for this article. For those of you who didn't get to read whole thing, the comparison is 1 of 3 presented in the context of a "life crisis". Apparently, for those of you in your 20's you are supposed to deal with this quarter life crisis by getting a GTI (over a Civic Si). The Z/5.0 comparison is for people in their 30's and is entitled "Dad's night out". So, all you single/no kids Z and Mustang owners - please go impregnate someone. (oh, and those of us in our 40's should be driving a C63AMG instead of an M3) __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

10-12-2010, 08:56 AM	#148 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Actually, those cars are worth the extra money. But really, the Z is NOT slow. I don't know why people seem to think that just because the Mustang beats it in the 1/4 mile. A sub-5 second 0-60 and a low 13 second 1/4 mile with a good driver is still faster than 99% of the cars you'll pull up next to at a stop light. People need to take a chill pill and quit worrying about being the absolute fastest car everywhere at all times. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-12-2010, 08:58 AM	#149 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	As far as the best bang for buck goes, my Mustang was cheaper than my similarly equipped Z, so I'd have to disagree there on an outright best value basis... but in the 2-seater sports car category, absolutely the Z is the best value around. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-11-2010, 11:22 PM	#138 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	I think its reputation is the number 1 selling point of the mustang. It is also its number 1 enemy in winning over NEW mustang customers. If the mustang 5.0 had hit the market as a "new from scratch" design, I doubt it would get NEARLY the amount of negativity towards it from the Nissan, GM, etc. crowd.

10-12-2010, 12:42 AM	#139 (permalink)
kotik Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4 Drives: 09 STI stg 2 Rep Power: 15	so how would you guy's compare the 5.0 to C6? really interested in your opinions....

10-12-2010, 01:24 AM	#141 (permalink)
ninous26 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 112 Drives: 03 G35 black 5AT Rep Power: 16	eehhh.. Why did I read this? Now this is making me feel like the Z is really slow and that the cheaper($$) and very ugly(IMHO) mustang is an all around better performer. Makes me not want a Z anymore and Im now considering other options.. I sure have always adored the 03-04 terminator cobra.. One of my all time favorites. I may have to settle for that. Damn, I really love the 370z but I don't want to be losing to scrape of the barrel sports cars.

10-12-2010, 08:50 AM	#147 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	Someone said the Z is not fast. I just can't agree with that one. Fast compared to what GTR,Z06 Corvette. For the extra 1 to 1.5 sec 0-60 times, it's just not worth the extra 20 to 30 grand. It's been beat like a dead mule on here but it's correct. Best bang for your buck is the Z.............. Plus most agree even not on this forum the Z just looks better then the stang.........sorry...........

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