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Old 06-07-2012, 06:08 PM   #76 (permalink)
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Is the Z fast yes, is there something faster on the road, always.
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Old 06-07-2012, 06:12 PM   #77 (permalink)
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I mean yeah..but im interested in the z mostly and you obviously had to decide between a z or something else
Yup, we all did

I, personally, was in the market for the 370Z, G37, IS350, EVO, WRX..
the latter 2 were quickly dismissed as viable options for me
I already had a 4-door so I dismissed the IS350 (plus the cost/hp compared to the 370 greatly influenced this decision)
Then compared the Z to the G and it made no sense (to me, at least) to pay an extra $10k for a heavier, larger option with the same engine

So I went with the Z trust me, the lack of a backseat and trunk space gave me doubts but I'm used to it by now
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Old 06-07-2012, 06:27 PM   #78 (permalink)
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Werd, there's an easy way to not get creamed by mustangs on the street... Don't race them.
Dont fear Mustangs, only the new 5.0's are any good anyway. Any old GT will get spanked by a 370.

The only reason the new Stangs are fast is because Ford finally realized if its going too slow you really begin to notice how ugly it is.
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Old 06-07-2012, 06:36 PM   #79 (permalink)
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Dont fear Mustangs, only the new 5.0's are any good anyway. Any old GT will get spanked by a 370.

The only reason the new Stangs are fast is because Ford finally realized if its going too slow you really begin to notice how ugly it is.
thats funny but eventually ill probably tune it up anyway
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I feel yah, but if some mustang GT tries to race me in my 370z am I gonna get creamed if I don't mod the hell out of it?
The Z has a more limited aftermarket than a lot of vehicles, so remember that if you are intending to go big into modding. Unless you go straight to FI of course.

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Like I said, its about the whole picture. If its all about racing for you, the mustang may be the way to go, much more forgiving in most race scenarios. However, If you want to be faster, get the Z.
The 5.0 is the better racer, but the Z is faster? This makes no sense.

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I get creamed all the time...

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You are supposed to charge them, not the other way around...
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What about the Nissan Altima Coupe is that any good? I hear the CVT's transmissions suck because they accelerate real slow once you get fast. idk how to drive manual now but would manual be good?
Just sold my Altima Coupe---used it as DD until my recent retirement. Don't need it any more but enjoyed it very much. CVT was fine. Very sensible car and totally trouble free. Not a sports car but a nice, comfortable sporty car for sure. Incidentally, it was very easy to sell---first guy who saw it grabbed it! Now my 370Z is my DD. Very different car but quite wonderful.
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Just sold my Altima Coupe---used it as DD until my recent retirement. Don't need it any more but enjoyed it very much. CVT was fine. Very sensible car and totally trouble free. Not a sports car but a nice, comfortable sporty car for sure. Incidentally, it was very easy to sell---first guy who saw it grabbed it! Now my 370Z is my DD. Very different car but quite wonderful.
I was thinkin about a 4 seater just to fit my friends but someone made me realize it aint about how many people i can fit but about what i want im so excited to own a z my only last decision is black or black cherry
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[QUOTE=Spikuh;1759616]The Z has a more limited aftermarket than a lot of vehicles, so remember that if you are intending to go big into modding. Unless you go straight to FI of course.[QUOTE]

I plan to drive it till it dies
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Like I said, its about the whole picture. If its all about racing for you, the mustang may be the way to go, much more forgiving in most race scenarios. However, If you want to be faster, get the Z.


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Is there anything in 30k range that could beat a Mustang stock or come close?
yes.



another mustang.
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yes.



another mustang.
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another mustang.
Also, a used bugatti veyron. They can be had in the low 30's
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