Trading 370 for 5.0?

ZYGOTE

Hey guys, I wandered into a Ford dealership yesterday and ended up test driving a 5.0 Mustang w/ premium package - I came away very impressed. Before I left they offered me a killer deal on the car (I'd be paying about $40 less per month than on my Z). I didn't commit to anything, but I am VERY tempted to make the trade. I'm just curious as to what some of your thoughts are and if anyone else has made a similar trade?

cfweber

So, how does it handle?

And does it seem quicker?

Ford has a deal for this month I think( a grand off )

Interesting

TongMan

You'd be paying $40 less but your loan terms may have been extended an additional year. I think that the 5.0 is a really great car if you want the power and torque plus the rear seats. I wouldn't mind driving a 5.0 around, but I just love my 370z too much to make the trade. If you look at your car as just another vehicle, then do the trade. I see my 370z as a superbly rare well made sports car.

sonic370

sonic370

Ford and the mustang 5.0 have both come a long way.
But i just couldn't do it. For me the reasons would be
you see em on every street corner. And the 370 just
looks better hands down. I mean how fast can you
really go on public roads... i don't won't or need a back
seat. besides i still think the Z is better built than the ford. imho

ZoroItaliano

Couldn't agree more.....

I must add American cars suck.
Leave the 5.0 to mr. Vanilla ice

cheshirecat

Check the fine print- also, when you purchase a vehicle, don't worry about the monthly premiums right away. Focus on the actual trade in versus new purchase values.

The new v8 mustang is a great car, imo. It is not, however, a 2-seater sports car that carries the same bearing as a Z. If you need a back seat, get it. If not, grab some bolt-ons for the Z and call it a day.

Red__Zed

If you can get a good deal, do it.

370Z Purist

seems everyone is going the 5.0 route.
walk in there with some ideas on what you want for the trade... try to avoid committing until you've got good reasons, both because of the car and the financial aspect.

although if you need the rear seats, you should probably trade regardless of whether or not you're losing a lot of money.

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Cmike2780

As much as I like the Mustang, I can't bring myself to ever own one. I see way to many people driving it in my area. Either car is a good choice so I would narrow it down to personal preference.

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370Z Purist

The best part of owning a Z; exclusivity. It feels even better when people rubberneck even after it's been around for a couple years.

Actually, maybe not the best part. Still nice, though.

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Viera

Ehh...was it that much more fun/exciting to drive than the Z? I'd wait it out for some time and if you still feel the same about it, go for it.

ZYGOTE

The power (especially down low) was head and shoulders above the Z. I'd still give the Z a slight edge in handling, but the Mustang didn't handle badly at all considering the solid rear axle. I also didn't expect the interior to be as nice as it was, the premium interior on the Mustang is right there with the Z.

I'd be getting the Mustang for 31.2k OTD, this is for a GT Premium with M/T. Sticker is just under 36k.

Lug

That's a pretty frikkin sweet deal. Bet they rtry to make it up on trade-in value though.

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kenchan

is that the same car mustang got?