never thought this would be a serious question....

Zensation · 05-19-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by roadrash666

The Mustang GT was about my fifth choice for a car to replace my Lincoln LS that my daughter wanted for her high school graduation present.(370 was first but I'm too tall) I went to look at one at the dealership where my wife works and left with a G37 coupe. The build quality of the Infiniti and my wifes 370Z is leaps and bounds better than any Ford product. If you need a backseat you should seriously consider a G37, coupe or sedan. The GT I looked at was a '12 with 5.xxx miles and I could have bought it for 26k without an employee discount.(it hadn't been on the lot long enough) The original sticker was over 39k. I personally wouldn't trade a Nismo for a Mustang, but you can do what you want.

I respect your opinion I really do and the z is one beautiful car and I fell in love with it when I drove it the first time and still love driving it to this day. The Mustang is just a different kind of car altogether...but to say that nissan and the 370z has a better build quality than the mustang is laughable! The reasons? Pick any number of the *CHRONIC* annoying poor quality issues that happen with the z, in case your new to the platform let me list some out for you:

1) Steering lock failure....get a tow
2) CSC failure....get a tow
3) fuel starvation from right hand turns with more than 1/4 tank of gas in a car thats supposed to be made to handle tight....wait for an hour till a truck can bring you gas
4) Annoying hatch squeek from tolerance loostening
5) Limp mode due to oil overheating
6) Axle clicking
7) VLSD which isnt really an LSD after 10k miles
...and more

Is the Z exclusive? yeah. Is it fun to drive? yeah provided it doesn't randomly leave you stranded. Is it built better quality than a mustang? no, no it isn't. Granted all of these issues are fixable, most cost a pretty penny but the z was for sale to the same crowd the mustang 5.0 was available to at around the same price. The reason they are exclusive is because Nissan couldn't sell them. Props to Nissan for making a beautiful car but props to Ford for knowing how to sell one.

Elan · 05-19-2014, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Zensation

Kind of a douchey response. I wasn't asking if I should trade my car I'm a part of a community and I wanted input from that community on something of relevance. Just tapping into the experience of others on a car I've driven but never owned. Judging by most of the responses It was a valid topic of conversation. It was my like some ppl that post "hey u guys think I should buy a Gtr I make lots of money and I want one"....where everyone knows exactly what they're gonna do they just want a response.

I think it was a very solid question. It seems like OP wants to get away from Nissan and wants to know what some think about the 5.0 mainly because a few members own them. Any car from a Kia to a Bentley can have its fair share of problems. I don't think OP was saying the 5.0 was immune from it's own issues it may or may not have. He just wanted input before making the plunge. Do I think the 5.0 is a great car? Absolutely. Would I ever own one? For my reasons, no. I think it's a much better idea to ask this community because many members have/do own(ed) both.

Tazicon · 05-20-2014, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Zensation

Kind of a douchey response. I wasn't asking if I should trade my car I'm a part of a community and I wanted input from that community on something of relevance. Just tapping into the experience of others on a car I've driven but never owned. Judging by most of the responses It was a valid topic of conversation. It was my like some ppl that post "hey u guys think I should buy a Gtr I make lots of money and I want one"....where everyone knows exactly what they're gonna do they just want a response.

It wasn't meant to be douche. You must have missed the last half of my post.......

JARblue · 05-19-2014, 08:58 AM

I agree with Kenchan. Have you put yourself in the other guy's shoes to try and see what he's thinking? Maybe even ask him?

m4a1mustang · 05-19-2014, 09:40 AM

If you want it, do it. This forum will be biased against the Mustang, of course, but it's still a great car. I had one for a while and loved it.

JARblue · 05-19-2014, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

If you want it, do it. This forum will be biased against the Mustang, of course, but it's still a great car. I had one for a while and loved it.

Just so you know, this guy went 370Z --> Mustang --> 370Z

m4a1mustang · 05-19-2014, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Just so you know, this guy went 370Z --> Mustang --> 370Z

Not exactly in that order, but I've had a handful of Zs & Mustangs so if anyone knows about this subject it's me.

JARblue · 05-19-2014, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Not exactly in that order, but I've had a handful of Zs & Mustangs so if anyone knows about this subject it's me.

All I know is you had a Z then a Mustang and now you have a Z again

I know there was an S2000 in there as well...

But you'll never hear me tell someone not to buy a 5.0 - pretty sure that I would never buy one, but I can see the appeal

Sly Nic · 05-19-2014, 10:06 AM

I have driven both - there is no comparison between the two cars, IMHO. One is muscular brawn and the other is agile finesse.
I guess it depends on what you want. I know what I want.

m4a1mustang · 05-19-2014, 10:22 AM

FWIW I'm just speaking generally (if you want a Mustang, get one.) Not necessarily comfortable with buying someone's modded car, though.

Duc_Z09 · 05-19-2014, 10:44 AM

The 5.0 Coyote is hands down the best bang for the buck car you can buy as far as power. It also handles reasonably well in stock trim for a car with a solid rear axle (hands-down better than the 04 and earlier, Terminator Cobra excluded). I'd say drive it and if you like it, go for it. Mods are cheap and plentiful, and you'll have way more options than you did with the Z.

Back in January, I almost bought a 2011 5.0 6-speed instead of my NISMO... it was 2 years newer, 15k less mileage, and 2k cheaper. But I just didn't want another Mustang after testing the Z. It's head and shoulders above the SS Camaro and FR-S I looked at though.

ElVee · 05-19-2014, 10:52 AM

I'm not going to add anything new here, and I'm certainly going to be projecting myself into this, but I also see a Mustang at every intersection. And while I appreciate the low rumble of tasteful 5.0s, you do have to understand you'll be living with that every mile you drive it on the road (preferably straighter than better). At least the Z gets out of the way when I want it to.

I see many more Zs on the road this season, but I still get excited and try my best to give a wave or thumbs up when I can. And it's still far lower than any of its competitors except maybe EVOs or recent STIs.

Also, the Z attracts normal people. The modded Mustang is going to attract only sausage. That's just me.

m4a1mustang · 05-19-2014, 10:54 AM

Normal people? You must not attend ZDayZ.

kenchan · 05-19-2014, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Normal people? You must not attend ZDayZ.

wasn't that new ugly nismo intended for the normal folk with its AT and nav and all?

like a watercooler conversation piece.

Zensation · 05-19-2014, 10:57 AM

Yeah I just couldn't stand the frs man I think that's only because the lack of power though. If I do end up trading I have a feeling I'll miss the z I'll be honest. I have to say I'm pretty impressed with the open mindedness here on the forum not a lot of flame being spread even though everyone's preference here is obv going to be 370z. Lots of valid points being made.

And to the point of buying a modded car I guess I look at it like long tubes are what I would do anyways with an exhaust so any money I can save there doesn't bother me. And a boss 302 manifold is pretty common for those cars too. I guess at least they are tasteful mods. I absolutely won't buy a car where an after market alarm Or really anything electrical was done after market. That is always a huge mess.

05-19-2014, 08:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	I agree with Kenchan. Have you put yourself in the other guy's shoes to try and see what he's thinking? Maybe even ask him? kenchan likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-19-2014, 09:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	If you want it, do it. This forum will be biased against the Mustang, of course, but it's still a great car. I had one for a while and loved it. JARblue likes this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-19-2014, 10:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sly Nic Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Calgary Posts: 61 Drives: 2014 PW Roadster AT Rep Power: 14	No comparisons.... I have driven both - there is no comparison between the two cars, IMHO. One is muscular brawn and the other is agile finesse. I guess it depends on what you want. I know what I want. __________________ 2014 Roadster - pearl white with frost leather and black top. Hood struts, tinted glass, HR spacers (20mm front/25mm back), blacked emblems, blue LED lights.

05-19-2014, 10:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	FWIW I'm just speaking generally (if you want a Mustang, get one.) Not necessarily comfortable with buying someone's modded car, though. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-19-2014, 10:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 24	The 5.0 Coyote is hands down the best bang for the buck car you can buy as far as power. It also handles reasonably well in stock trim for a car with a solid rear axle (hands-down better than the 04 and earlier, Terminator Cobra excluded). I'd say drive it and if you like it, go for it. Mods are cheap and plentiful, and you'll have way more options than you did with the Z. Back in January, I almost bought a 2011 5.0 6-speed instead of my NISMO... it was 2 years newer, 15k less mileage, and 2k cheaper. But I just didn't want another Mustang after testing the Z. It's head and shoulders above the SS Camaro and FR-S I looked at though. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

05-19-2014, 10:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 17	I'm not going to add anything new here, and I'm certainly going to be projecting myself into this, but I also see a Mustang at every intersection. And while I appreciate the low rumble of tasteful 5.0s, you do have to understand you'll be living with that every mile you drive it on the road (preferably straighter than better). At least the Z gets out of the way when I want it to. I see many more Zs on the road this season, but I still get excited and try my best to give a wave or thumbs up when I can. And it's still far lower than any of its competitors except maybe EVOs or recent STIs. Also, the Z attracts normal people. The modded Mustang is going to attract only sausage. That's just me.

05-19-2014, 10:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Normal people? You must not attend ZDayZ. JARblue and Gadgetech like this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-19-2014, 10:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
Zensation Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spartanburg, Sc Age: 35 Posts: 483 Drives: 93 rx7 Rep Power: 13	Yeah I just couldn't stand the frs man I think that's only because the lack of power though. If I do end up trading I have a feeling I'll miss the z I'll be honest. I have to say I'm pretty impressed with the open mindedness here on the forum not a lot of flame being spread even though everyone's preference here is obv going to be 370z. Lots of valid points being made. And to the point of buying a modded car I guess I look at it like long tubes are what I would do anyways with an exhaust so any money I can save there doesn't bother me. And a boss 302 manifold is pretty common for those cars too. I guess at least they are tasteful mods. I absolutely won't buy a car where an after market alarm Or really anything electrical was done after market. That is always a huge mess. __________________ 370z NISMO 0675 327 rwhp 280 rwtq - sold. FD RX7 single turbo 508hp - sold. Lexus IS-F 5.0L V8

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