Bye-Bye Z

Nismo89 · 06-22-2012, 10:34 AM

there's no denying the Power difference between the Z vs the Stang, in the "affordable Sports car" category. on paper from just a power stand point the Stang stands alone. with 400 plus stock HP vs the Z's 332 stock HP, to each of their own they are both very good Sports cars, for me it was a matter of i guess... feel, the look. how i felt when i sat in the car.. did i feel lik i was in a sports car? exc.... i test drove the 5.0 and the Z and the 5.0 power wise omg so sweet. lol. but from the overall sporty LOOK ..... i just felt the Z had it. i felt like the Z was just Calling to me, unlike when i sat in the Stang, although it had the power (boy did it ever lol) the Z was calling to me JUST a little more. and im very VERY happy with Ironhide. (yes i named my car after Optimus Primes right hand man, want to fight about it? haha

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bigdog1250 · 06-22-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JvKintheUSA

It's amazing what Ford has done with the SRA. But the Z and Mustang are 2 different cars. The Z is more nimble on the twisty back roads, whereas the Stang is brute power for straight line acceleration.

2013 GT500 purchased & delivered on 6/18/2012

I was going to say you must regret getting the Shelby last year with the new beast that has emerged, but apparently you've traded up.

Those things are nuts! Have fun in it and be safe.

shadoquad · 06-22-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Lug

The Mustang is to the Z what the Z is to the S2000. The Z is to the S2000 what the S2000 is to the BRZ. The S2000 is to the BRZ what the BRZ is to the Miata. The BRZ is to the Miata what the Miata is to cars with lesser doors.

The S2k was discontinued.

The Miata is a better buy than a BRZ unless you need a back seat

m4a1mustang · 06-22-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Nismo89

there's no denying the Power difference between the Z vs the Stang, in the "affordable Sports car" category. on paper from just a power stand point the Stang stands alone. with 400 plus stock HP vs the Z's 332 stock HP, to each of their own they are both very good Sports cars, for me it was a matter of i guess... feel, the look. how i felt when i sat in the car.. did i feel lik i was in a sports car? exc.... i test drove the 5.0 and the Z and the 5.0 power wise omg so sweet. lol. but from the overall sporty LOOK ..... i just felt the Z had it. i felt like the Z was just Calling to me, unlike when i sat in the Stang, although it had the power (boy did it ever lol) the Z was calling to me JUST a little more. and im very VERY happy with Ironhide. (yes i named my car after Optimus Primes right hand man, want to fight about it? haha

)

Lug · 06-22-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

The S2k was discontinued.

The Miata is a better buy than a BRZ unless you need a back seat

Agreed. I was going on the power/handling aspects of each compared to the other and not really going for any sort of accuracy.

owi1kenobi · 06-22-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo89

there's no denying the Power difference between the Z vs the Stang, in the "affordable Sports car" category. on paper from just a power stand point the Stang stands alone. with 400 plus stock HP vs the Z's 332 stock HP, to each of their own they are both very good Sports cars, for me it was a matter of i guess... feel, the look. how i felt when i sat in the car.. did i feel lik i was in a sports car? exc.... i test drove the 5.0 and the Z and the 5.0 power wise omg so sweet. lol. but from the overall sporty LOOK ..... i just felt the Z had it. i felt like the Z was just Calling to me, unlike when i sat in the Stang, although it had the power (boy did it ever lol) the Z was calling to me JUST a little more. and im very VERY happy with Ironhide. (yes i named my car after Optimus Primes right hand man, want to fight about it? haha

)

The z is a true sports car. I tried sitting on a mustang gt that is and it feels like sitting on a performance sedan but as soon as i sat on the the Z there is no looking back. Plus the thing i don't like about stang is that they have the cheaper v6 model which makes the car so common , you can almost see it in every stop light while the 370z is exactly the opposite of that. I'm not driving an exotic car but it sure feels like it.

JvKintheUSA · 06-22-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

I was going to say you must regret getting the Shelby last year with the new beast that has emerged, but apparently you've traded up.

Those things are nuts! Have fun in it and be safe.

Yeah, I had to have the 13!

2013 GT500 purchased & delivered on 6/18/2012

m4a1mustang · 06-22-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by owi1kenobi

The z is a true sports car. I tried sitting on a mustang gt that is and it feels like sitting on a performance sedan but as soon as i sat on the the Z there is no looking back. Plus the thing i don't like about stang is that they have the cheaper v6 model which makes the car so common , you can almost see it in every stop light while the 370z is exactly the opposite of that. I'm not driving an exotic car but it sure feels like it.

That's fine. You just have to get the car that speaks to you most.

I have a 5.0 and a S2000. I believe the 370Z bridges the gap between the two. It's not as powerful as the 5.0 and it's not as precise as the S2000. Instead it's somewhere in between.

You get more of a sports car feel than you do in a 5.0 and more grunt than you do with an S2000. It's a happy compromise.

DCNISMO · 06-22-2012, 02:18 PM

Did you get extra track pack? I thought there were a few options to pick from, but is that available on the convertible? curious if you will get chassis flexing on the beast with that much HP and no roof when you light it up. If I were to get one, I would go for the school bus yellow Boss, or wait till 2014 when the all new one comes out with a honest independent rear suspension.

FairladyZ · 06-22-2012, 02:22 PM

GL we won't miss you! jk

JvKintheUSA · 06-22-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DCNISMO

Did you get extra track pack? I thought there were a few options to pick from, but is that available on the convertible? curious if you will get chassis flexing on the beast with that much HP and no roof when you light it up. If I were to get one, I would go for the school bus yellow Boss, or wait till 2014 when the all new one comes out with a honest independent rear suspension.

No track pack on the convertible. Have all the other options though. Chassis is tight-no squeaks , no issues there.

2013 GT500 purchased & delivered on 6/18/2012

daisuke149 · 06-22-2012, 06:34 PM

Hey John...

you need to lead a mtn run again man. I liked your route alot starting in Canton!

P.S EFFING NICE Yo

Nismo89 · 06-22-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by owi1kenobi

The z is a true sports car. I tried sitting on a mustang gt that is and it feels like sitting on a performance sedan but as soon as i sat on the the Z there is no looking back. Plus the thing i don't like about stang is that they have the cheaper v6 model which makes the car so common , you can almost see it in every stop light while the 370z is exactly the opposite of that. I'm not driving an exotic car but it sure feels like it.

this is the exact way i feel as i walk towards the Z no matter where im at and despite the few 2.0 Turbo red Genesis guys that fly out of nowhere into (nearly) my bumper.... i get head nods, classic Z stories and big thumbs up

i even had this girl must've been 16-17, fling open the door to her (im guessing dads truck) and whip out her camera phone , run over to my car and proceed to snap pictures, all the while saying "OMG............OMG.....OMG.."

i dont care if you drive a Z or a pinto. when you get a reaction like that from someone, you get a boost. despite age. The Z is just awesome. just.... just.... awesome...

Magic Bus · 06-22-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JvKintheUSA

It's amazing what Ford has done with the SRA. But the Z and Mustang are 2 different cars. The Z is more nimble on the twisty back roads, whereas the Stang is brute power for straight line acceleration.

2013 GT500 purchased & delivered on 6/18/2012

Sweet Ride! Enjoy the rush & be safe!

binary0x01 · 06-22-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sstevens7

I rented a 5.0 this past weekend (not a gt500 i know!) and was not impressed at all. I did like the steering wheel sensitivity controls and interior lighting options but I would never change my Z for a stang. MAN I LOVE MY CAR!

Enjoy your new ride though! Congrats!

I with this dood, and my Z is a few days away... congrats on the new ride anyhow

06-22-2012, 10:34 AM	#76 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 35 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	there's no denying the Power difference between the Z vs the Stang, in the "affordable Sports car" category. on paper from just a power stand point the Stang stands alone. with 400 plus stock HP vs the Z's 332 stock HP, to each of their own they are both very good Sports cars, for me it was a matter of i guess... feel, the look. how i felt when i sat in the car.. did i feel lik i was in a sports car? exc.... i test drove the 5.0 and the Z and the 5.0 power wise omg so sweet. lol. but from the overall sporty LOOK ..... i just felt the Z had it. i felt like the Z was just Calling to me, unlike when i sat in the Stang, although it had the power (boy did it ever lol) the Z was calling to me JUST a little more. and im very VERY happy with Ironhide. (yes i named my car after Optimus Primes right hand man, want to fight about it? haha ) __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you b*tch!..... and im Left handed!

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DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 179	Did you get extra track pack? I thought there were a few options to pick from, but is that available on the convertible? curious if you will get chassis flexing on the beast with that much HP and no roof when you light it up. If I were to get one, I would go for the school bus yellow Boss, or wait till 2014 when the all new one comes out with a honest independent rear suspension.

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FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 17	GL we won't miss you! jk

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daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	Hey John... you need to lead a mtn run again man. I liked your route alot starting in Canton! P.S EFFING NICE Yo