Thinkin about getting a Z

shadoquad · 02-25-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The Mustang doesn't out handle but it matches the Z through the corners in terms of time. Feel is obviously different.

If it didn't handle at least as good as the Z I never would have bought mine.

The stats in the rags say the Z handles better, but only very, very slightly. Once again, the driver most likely makes the difference, and the Mustang's acceleration blows the Z away on straightaways.

Again, pro drivers, 10/10ths stuff. In all practical use and amongst enthusiasts like us, the Mustang handles just as well and the Z accelerates fast enough.

m4a1mustang · 02-25-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

The stats in the rags say the Z handles better, but only very, very slightly. Once again, the driver most likely makes the difference, and the Mustang's acceleration blows the Z away on straightaways.

Again, pro drivers, 10/10ths stuff. In all practical use and amongst enthusiasts like us, the Mustang handles just as well and the Z accelerates fast enough.

Specific handling tests are one thing, but actually putting it all together (i.e. lap times) are what matters the most. Straights removed the 5.0 and Z are neck and neck.

Both are awesome cars... the Mustang just has a hard time trying to prove that it can actually handle because NO ONE believes it. Even when presented with hard evidence.

Oh well, it works for me. I love taking non-believer friends for rides. Going into a corner hot they think we're going to die.

shadoquad · 02-25-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Specific handling tests are one thing, but actually putting it all together (i.e. lap times) are what matters the most. Straights removed the 5.0 and Z are neck and neck.

Both are awesome cars... the Mustang just has a hard time trying to prove that it can actually handle because NO ONE believes it. Even when presented with hard evidence.

Oh well, it works for me. I love taking non-believer friends for rides. Going into a corner hot they think we're going to die.

I've ridden in your Mustang, and I've driven behind it on the Dragon.

Anyone who says it can't handle is full of crap.

If it's quantifiably worse than the Z in the corners, I've not got the butt sensors to recognize it.

m4a1mustang · 02-25-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

If it's quantifiably worse than the Z in the corners, I've not got the butt sensors to recognize it.

And I've got the switch to temporarily turn off the laws of physics.

mhcoss · 02-25-2012, 02:49 PM

Haha why did this turn into a mustang vs 350z thread? oh wait i asked about the stang.

Yea the mustang is faster, the 370z handles a bit better though. I chose the Z though because I like the interior a lot more and its exterior styling looks far better too (my opinion). I am not a race car drvier or a tracker. I just wanted to get a quick car that I will ahve fun driving and I think i have done that!

m4a1mustang · 02-25-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mhcoss

Haha why did this turn into a mustang vs 350z thread? oh wait i asked about the stang.

Yea the mustang is faster, the 370z handles a bit better though. I chose the Z though because I like the interior a lot more and its exterior styling looks far better too (my opinion). I am not a race car drvier or a tracker. I just wanted to get a quick car that I will ahve fun driving and I think i have done that!

I hope you enjoy your new Z!!!

Gauge · 02-25-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mhcoss

Haha why did this turn into a mustang vs 350z thread? oh wait i asked about the stang.

Yea the mustang is faster, the 370z handles a bit better though. I chose the Z though because I like the interior a lot more and its exterior styling looks far better too (my opinion). I am not a race car drvier or a tracker. I just wanted to get a quick car that I will ahve fun driving and I think i have done that!

I was gonna suggest we not hijack this thread, but the OP did ask about the two cars and how they stack up to each other... So it's not really a hijack...

mhcoss · 02-25-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Gauge

I was gonna suggest we not hijack this thread, but the OP did ask about the two cars and how they stack up to each other... So it's not really a hijack...

Haha yeah i did. I'm cool with it. I ended up choosin the Z just becuase its not all about acceleration to me

TerribleONE · 02-25-2012, 02:58 PM

Shoulda bought the 5.0....

sceptre155 · 02-25-2012, 04:40 PM

Drove a Z this morning. The shifting is awesome. I liked everything except the stereo. What a piece of crap. Can always swap that out I suppose. Dealer in CT had 3 nismo's. One was a 2011 and he only dropped 3800 off the msrp. I would have thought they could have done better. What's people pAying for their Z's compared to the msrp??

sceptre155 · 02-25-2012, 06:19 PM

It looks like the nismo for 2013 is exactly the same? other then a few options i dont care about. Is that true? i tried looking around but couldnt tell for sure.

LakeShow · 02-25-2012, 06:35 PM

^^2013 apparently gets the Touring Bose sound system.

nmjaxx9 · 02-25-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sceptre155

Drove a Z this morning. The shifting is awesome. I liked everything except the stereo. What a piece of crap. Can always swap that out I suppose. Dealer in CT had 3 nismo's. One was a 2011 and he only dropped 3800 off the msrp. I would have thought they could have done better. What's people pAying for their Z's compared to the msrp??

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Originally Posted by sceptre155

It looks like the nismo for 2013 is exactly the same? other then a few options i dont care about. Is that true? i tried looking around but couldnt tell for sure.

What dealer in CT did you go to?

And as for your answer to the Nismo question yes a few minor changes:

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The Nismo model doesn’t benefit from the visual tweaks, but gets a new Bose Premium Audio Package with two additional speakers and two subwoofers, premium gun metallic dark-finish 19-inch wheels, and Nissan GT-R style high-rigidity brake hoses and performance brake fluid.

2013 Nissan 370Z Preview | Motorward

ImportConvert · 02-25-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sceptre155

Drove a Z this morning. The shifting is awesome. I liked everything except the stereo. What a piece of crap. Can always swap that out I suppose. Dealer in CT had 3 nismo's. One was a 2011 and he only dropped 3800 off the msrp. I would have thought they could have done better. What's people pAying for their Z's compared to the msrp??

My dealer stuck me with msrp, but over allowed on my trade by about $2k. Also, there is only one other car in the US, with only two more I know about scheduled to arrive, like mine.

sceptre155 · 02-26-2012, 08:34 AM

Thanks for the info guys. Looks like its not worth waiting for the 2013 to come out. I did see someone mention they added a oil cooler on the 2012 nismo? I'm not far away from the Watkins Glen Race track. But that's a once a year kinda thing. It's going to be more of a daily driver and back road rocket. I've been checking out the audio/video forums. Looks like plenty of info on upgrading to nav, backup camera etc...

I may test drive a Mustang tomorrow... still undecided. If i did I'd be looking for a Laguna Seca model. 370z still looks better imo. The mustang interior pics i've seen look kinda blah to me also.

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