Thinkin about getting a Z

Nick911sc · 02-24-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I agree AWD with snows would be better, but even in 5-6" of unplowed stuff I made it just fine in my 5.0 with Dunlop Wintersports.

But yeah, if I knew I was going to be driving in snow alot, I'd want an AWD option with good clearance... like a Ford Raptor.

I'm so tempted to get a Ford Raptor, that truck is beastly!

m4a1mustang · 02-24-2012, 09:16 AM

I want one too, but I also want a Viper. And I need a house first.

kenchan · 02-24-2012, 10:16 AM

to me evo's are like any other regular car that's modded. im sure it's a blast to drive but at the end of the day it's a family sedan.

threeseventy · 02-24-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mhcoss

Hey guys I am in love with this car. I've been dreaming about it lately lol. I am most likely going to buy a 2012 soon. The mustang gt 5.0 is tempting though with its 400 hp engine. What do you guys think?

I'm pushing 380 BHP with less than 3K worth of mods from forum members, STILL way less investment than the Mustang, and being lighter than the Stang shows up on all parts of the street and track. You just need to make your decision based on which forum you like better, and you alone must make that call.

m4a1mustang · 02-24-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by threeseventy

I'm pushing 380 BHP with less than 3K worth of mods from forum members, STILL way less investment than the Mustang, and being lighter than the Stang shows up on all parts of the street and track. You just need to make your decision based on which forum you like better, and you alone must make that call.

Explain?

Red__Zed · 02-24-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by threeseventy

I'm pushing 380 BHP with less than 3K worth of mods from forum members, STILL way less investment than the Mustang, and being lighter than the Stang shows up on all parts of the street and track. You just need to make your decision based on which forum you like better, and you alone must make that call.

How do you figure that is less investment than a mustang?

m4a1mustang · 02-24-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

How do you figure that is less investment than a mustang?

I think he's talking MSRP vs. the GT500 now that I think about it.

mhcoss · 02-24-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I think he's talking MSRP vs. the GT500 now that I think about it.

I think mustang 5.0 is competitive with the Z for pricing no?

Either way, I am going to ge tthe Z I have decided. Is it practical for where I live? absolutly not. Am I doing something mildly stupid? Definitly. DO I care if others judge me or what they think about this?

**** NO!!!

That said I only have to make it through 1 maybe 1.5 winters before I can buy a decent 4wd beater for winter driving.

Gauge · 02-24-2012, 05:46 PM

Isn't the 0-60 faster on the Z though? Even with a less powerful engine...

shadoquad · 02-24-2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gauge

Isn't the 0-60 faster on the Z though? Even with a less powerful engine...

Gauge · 02-25-2012, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Heh, well I don't know. I always figured the mustang weighed more. Granted I never actually looked. Sorry I didn't know?

Ahh Nismo is around 4.4 and Mustang Boss is around 4. So .4 second difference in 0-60, I was wrong. At least I added a question mark because I didn't know :P But I don't think .4 seconds is enough to make fun of me ><

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In fact looking at standard 2010 models of the 370Z(base) and the Mustang (base) the 0-60 IS faster on the Z, see I knew I read about it somewhere. Likely you will come back and find some flaw in my reading I overlooked and make fun of me >< please be gentle if I am indeed mistaken.

ImportConvert · 02-25-2012, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Gauge

Heh, well I don't know. I always figured the mustang weighed more. Granted I never actually looked. Sorry I didn't know?

Ahh Nismo is around 4.4 and Mustang Boss is around 4. So .4 second difference in 0-60, I was wrong. At least I added a question mark because I didn't know :P But I don't think .4 seconds is enough to make fun of me ><

EDIT:
In fact looking at standard 2010 models of the 370Z(base) and the Mustang (base) the 0-60 IS faster on the Z, see I knew I read about it somewhere. Likely you will come back and find some flaw in my reading I overlooked and make fun of me >< please be gentle if I am indeed mistaken.

0-120 and 30-150 times are more indicative of performance feel. 0-100 is far better than 0-60, as well. However, 5-60 is probably the best comparison tool regarding how you will feel regarding acceleration. Most people done want to replace their clutch every 5k miles, so a hard slip from 4k rpm is not a very useful comparison in the real world on the street.

m4a1mustang · 02-25-2012, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Gauge

EDIT:
In fact looking at standard 2010 models of the 370Z(base) and the Mustang (base) the 0-60 IS faster on the Z, see I knew I read about it somewhere. Likely you will come back and find some flaw in my reading I overlooked and make fun of me >< please be gentle if I am indeed mistaken.

Ah yeah, the 2010s Z is definitely quicker than the 2010 Mustang. That was the last year of the 4.6L V8. The 5.0s (2011+) are no contest, though, assuming equally skilled drivers.

shadoquad · 02-25-2012, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Gauge

Heh, well I don't know. I always figured the mustang weighed more. Granted I never actually looked. Sorry I didn't know?

Ahh Nismo is around 4.4 and Mustang Boss is around 4. So .4 second difference in 0-60, I was wrong. At least I added a question mark because I didn't know :P But I don't think .4 seconds is enough to make fun of me ><

EDIT:
In fact looking at standard 2010 models of the 370Z(base) and the Mustang (base) the 0-60 IS faster on the Z, see I knew I read about it somewhere. Likely you will come back and find some flaw in my reading I overlooked and make fun of me >< please be gentle if I am indeed mistaken.

lol, I'm not making fun of you. The Mustang and Z have been compared a lot on here, and everything 2011 and newer, the Mustang GT is faster.

And in 0-60 terms, a lot of rag racers will tell you .4 seconds is huge. But more accurately, I agree with m4a1. The stang would be faster 0-60 under equal conditions and with equal drivers.

But paper statistics matter very little. Both are great cars. Enjoy the Z.

Compdoc777 · 02-25-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Gauge

Heh, well I don't know. I always figured the mustang weighed more. Granted I never actually looked. Sorry I didn't know?

Ahh Nismo is around 4.4 and Mustang Boss is around 4. So .4 second difference in 0-60, I was wrong. At least I added a question mark because I didn't know :P But I don't think .4 seconds is enough to make fun of me ><

EDIT:
In fact looking at standard 2010 models of the 370Z(base) and the Mustang (base) the 0-60 IS faster on the Z, see I knew I read about it somewhere. Likely you will come back and find some flaw in my reading I overlooked and make fun of me >< please be gentle if I am indeed mistaken.

Mustang boss is 4.3 0-60 on a good day stock. 0-60 is little matter though unless you are a pro driver at the track. Most people can't drive so no matter how much power you have it won't help street or track.

Mustang can't out handle the Z and it is heavier stock for stock. To give and example the Roush stage3 2012 and the Boss 2012 were tested by the stig around the track and the Boss won with 50 less HP.

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