How to Keep with the Jones's

ImportConvert · 02-16-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

The Charger weighs quite a bit more, so performance is still on par even with more bhp.

The ZL1 starts around 47 grand allegedly; that's waaaaaay more than the Z, which starts around 29-30K.

Get the Z blown/turboed and you have a competitor for about the same price

Also, I think the new Camaro looks as ugly as dog balls, but that's me. Kind of partial to the Charger, but very happy with my Zed

Speed, as always, is just a question of money. Ante up and buy the fastest car you can afford and not be embarrased to be seen in

You forgot one...
*cough* mustang gt *cough* 412 horsepower, low 30's *cough*

shadoquad · 02-16-2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

You forgot one...
*cough* mustang gt *cough* 412 horsepower, low 30's *cough*

To be fair to jordo, OP didn't mention the Stang. Even then, I prefer the current z to the stang. Just personal pref.

ImportConvert · 02-16-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

To be fair to jordo, OP didn't mention the Stang. Even then, I prefer the current z to the stang. Just personal pref.

Yes, OP did mention the mustang.

I have not driven the new 2011, but I liked driving the 370Z way better than the 05-09GT. It's faster, as well. I like the engineering and design of the 370Z better than the mustang, but it is down on power a bit.

I wonder if the technology that the IPL got (348bhp) will get into the Z somehow? That would be a nice thing for 2012.

shadoquad · 02-16-2011, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Yes, OP did mention the mustang.

I have not driven the new 2011, but I liked driving the 370Z way better than the 05-09GT. It's faster, as well. I like the engineering and design of the 370Z better than the mustang, but it is down on power a bit.

I wonder if the technology that the IPL got (348bhp) will get into the Z somehow? That would be a nice thing for 2012.

The nismo z gets the same power as the IPL. Just has different exhaust, tune, few other goodies.

Jordo! · 02-16-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Yes, OP did mention the mustang.

I have not driven the new 2011, but I liked driving the 370Z way better than the 05-09GT. It's faster, as well. I like the engineering and design of the 370Z better than the mustang, but it is down on power a bit.

I wonder if the technology that the IPL got (348bhp) will get into the Z somehow? That would be a nice thing for 2012.

I missed it, but you are right.

The Mustang GT, strictly in terms of $:hp is a better deal.

Speaking only for myself, I wanted a 370Z and I really don't want a new Mustang, so I can live without the extra power if it requires owning a Ford.