Thinkin about getting a Z

m4a1mustang · 02-24-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

I don't know. Snow tires will get you home on a plowed road in a Z or stang, but AWD is godsend on un-plowed roads. I use to have a 2wd Jeep with snow tires and got stuck in 6" of snow in an unplowed parking lot. I'm just saying AWD and snow tires if you wish, would be far better. Since he has or will have a 4wd beater, it doesn't really matter now.

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.

Nick911sc · 02-24-2012, 10:14 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, 10:16 AM

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

sfearl1 · 02-24-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by sceptre155

So I'm in the same boat as lots of others it seems. My first post here so please forgive me.

Currently I have a Ford Raptor I'm thinking about trading in. In the garage I have my old trusty Twin Turbo AWL/AWS Stealth.

I like HP, and I like cornering, but my days of 100+ MPH are pretty low. But I do like the 0-60 take offs. I also really like cornering.

Mustang GT 500 vs 370z Nismo

As some others have said the 370z is a bit more rare. These days you can't drive 2 miles without seeing a new body style Mustang. Which also has the question for me. Resale value down the road.... It would seem to me the 370z would hold value much better then the Mustang? I typically keep a car 1-2 years. and drive maybe 8-10k miles a year.

At this point I haven't driven either. I did just buy the GF a Maxima and we love it. It was really light years ahead of any car that ford had we tested. Camaro is out for me. Love the look, but just not interested. Challenger is nice, big *** muscle car... crappy cornering. Altho Lime green could be tempting.

Sorry if i got a bit off the original post. Not trying to hyjack the thread.

honestly man, it sounds like an Evo would be worth a look. not much of a top-end, but handling and launching are it's specialty. that car is QUICK and feels like it defies physics.

doesn't look as sexy as a Z though.

sceptre155 · 02-24-2012, 11:10 AM

Well... I've had two raptors now. Bought one of the first ones in the NE. Had the 5.4 Supercrew cab. Hated the shift pattern and the Motor didn't have enough power for the truck.

Traded it for a new 6.2 crewcab. They fixed a ton of things I hated about the 2010 version. And the new 6.2 has plenty of HP. It's a great off road truck. The suspension is awesome.. But it is a 50k + truck... Are you really going to beat the crap out of it? Getting it dirty is one thing.. using it to actually work with. Probably not. It's a toy, a fun toy

Taking it on road trips is awesome, I've taken it to FL several times. 1200 miles each way. 15 mpg

But you're not all cramped etc..

sceptre155 · 02-24-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sfearl1

honestly man, it sounds like an Evo would be worth a look. not much of a top-end, but handling and launching are it's specialty. that car is QUICK and feels like it defies physics.

doesn't look as sexy as a Z though.

Yeah, not as sexy as the Z.

kenchan · 02-24-2012, 11:16 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.

Nick911sc · 02-24-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sceptre155

Well... I've had two raptors now. Bought one of the first ones in the NE. Had the 5.4 Supercrew cab. Hated the shift pattern and the Motor didn't have enough power for the truck.

Traded it for a new 6.2 crewcab. They fixed a ton of things I hated about the 2010 version. And the new 6.2 has plenty of HP. It's a great off road truck. The suspension is awesome.. But it is a 50k + truck... Are you really going to beat the crap out of it? Getting it dirty is one thing.. using it to actually work with. Probably not. It's a toy, a fun toy

Taking it on road trips is awesome, I've taken it to FL several times. 1200 miles each way. 15 mpg

But you're not all cramped etc..

Curious where you're located in NY. My biggest concern with the Raptor is its width. Doesn't look like it would be too friendly fitting in hunting trails or anything similar lol.

sceptre155 · 02-24-2012, 11:51 AM

It's wide.. I don't fit in many car washes lol. It's literally 7 inches wider then a F150.

I'm in upstate, south of Syracuse. I'm actually headed to CT in a hour.

nmjaxx9 · 02-24-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sceptre155

It's wide.. I don't fit in many car washes lol. It's literally 7 inches wider then a F150.

I'm in upstate, south of Syracuse. I'm actually headed to CT in a hour.

We got a good inch of snow in my part of CT, be safe!

threeseventy · 02-24-2012, 11:52 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, 11:54 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, 11:55 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, 11:57 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, 06:41 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.

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sceptre155 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ithaca,NY Posts: 67 Drives: Ford Raptor Rep Power: 13	Well... I've had two raptors now. Bought one of the first ones in the NE. Had the 5.4 Supercrew cab. Hated the shift pattern and the Motor didn't have enough power for the truck. Traded it for a new 6.2 crewcab. They fixed a ton of things I hated about the 2010 version. And the new 6.2 has plenty of HP. It's a great off road truck. The suspension is awesome.. But it is a 50k + truck... Are you really going to beat the crap out of it? Getting it dirty is one thing.. using it to actually work with. Probably not. It's a toy, a fun toy Taking it on road trips is awesome, I've taken it to FL several times. 1200 miles each way. 15 mpg But you're not all cramped etc..

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	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.

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sceptre155 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ithaca,NY Posts: 67 Drives: Ford Raptor Rep Power: 13	It's wide.. I don't fit in many car washes lol. It's literally 7 inches wider then a F150. I'm in upstate, south of Syracuse. I'm actually headed to CT in a hour.