Test drove a 5.0 Today

ZYGOTE · 02-20-2011, 10:08 PM

The 5.0 gets more and more intriguing to me every day. If it wasn't for the fact that everyone and their mother owns one, I might think about trading my 370 in for one.

MMC Racing · 02-21-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ZYGOTE

The 5.0 gets more and more intriguing to me every day. If it wasn't for the fact that everyone and their mother owns one, I might think about trading my 370 in for one.

It matters to you that much what other people think about your ride or that you won't be "special" enough? 99% of people you encounter every day won't care. Own the vehicle that best fills you up inside. If that is a torquey V8 will a lot of mod potential, then the 5.0 is going to do it for you.

Vegitto-kun · 02-21-2011, 02:11 PM

if I got the mustang it would be the second one in belgium. According to a friend who works at the place where they give out the number plates only one new 5.0 is registered in belgium.

EL Diablo · 02-21-2011, 02:53 PM

I test Drove a 2011 5.0 today.

I liked the car a lot. Met my expectations.

The 5.0 and 370Z are such different driving experiences.
I like each for different reasons.
If I had the coin I'd own both of them.

The Z is the perfect canyon carver and the Stang to Cruise the Highways.

m4a1mustang · 02-21-2011, 06:56 PM

Which 5.0 did you drive? Regular or Brembo package car?

EL Diablo · 02-21-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Which 5.0 did you drive? Regular or Brembo package car?

6MT with Comfort Package and 19" wheels
unfortunatley they did not have a Brembo car on the lot.

If I could pull the trigger on a GT I'd take a Brembo car with the 3.73

You can get a crazy deal on an '11 GT right now. There are some dealers out here with a a ton of '11's on the lot and they are willing to deal.

Believe me I've crunched the numbers and if I didn't have to eat beans for 2 years a 5.0 would be parked next to my Z right now.

m4a1mustang · 02-21-2011, 07:53 PM

Ah yeah, the Brembo cars feel a lot different than the regular ones (they are about as stiff as a NISMO).

I was in the same boat... I'd love to have the 370 (in Roadster form) and a 5.0 in the garage!

EL Diablo · 02-21-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Ah yeah, the Brembo cars feel a lot different than the regular ones (they are about as stiff as a NISMO).

I was in the same boat... I'd love to have the 370 (in Roadster form) and a 5.0 in the garage!

The Non Brembo cars ride felt almost like a luxury car to me.
Very airy... I think if I test drove a Black Brembo car I'd do something dumb... I'd buy it.

The Coyote is just Evil. And that's what keeps calling me.

m4a1mustang · 02-21-2011, 08:23 PM

It's the smoothest engine I've had the pleasure of driving. Torquey as hell in the low range and it just pulls all the way to 7k. Love it.

I hear ya on buying one. I was being a good boy for a few months keeping myself out of Ford showrooms, 'til one day I showed up to the weekly Z meet and no one else was there. So, I went to the dealership, test drove one, and the rest was history! To think if only someone had showed up to the meet.

omgZ · 02-21-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Ah yeah, the Brembo cars feel a lot different than the regular ones (they are about as stiff as a NISMO).

I was in the same boat... I'd love to have the 370 (in Roadster form) and a 5.0 in the garage!

Really? I drove the brembo package, and I didn't find it stiff at all. I still thought it was very comfortable. IMO, other than looks(subjective) and handling, the stang is a superior car. Hopefully I don't get mauled for saying this...lol.

Lemers · 02-21-2011, 11:16 PM

One day I will face a choice, either buy a new car or buy a new engine.

m4a1mustang · 02-22-2011, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by omgZ

Really? I drove the brembo package, and I didn't find it stiff at all. I still thought it was very comfortable. IMO, other than looks(subjective) and handling, the stang is a superior car. Hopefully I don't get mauled for saying this...lol.

It was definitely stiffer than my Z, that's for sure. It's NOT as stiff as a NISMO with the shipping spacers left in (

) but I feel like it's pretty close to a regular NISMO. Closer to the NISMO than the regular Z in terms of stiffness, IMO.

ProfessorDave · 02-22-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I hear ya on buying one. I was being a good boy for a few months keeping myself out of Ford showrooms, 'til one day I showed up to the weekly Z meet and no one else was there. So, I went to the dealership, test drove one, and the rest was history! To think if only someone had showed up to the meet.

They'll never make THAT mistake again, Steve! Who knows where you'd shop next! You'll show up with a Lambo or LFA. That'll teach 'em

Vegitto-kun · 02-23-2011, 03:48 PM

Everytime I go to this topic I just image harbinger from mass effect 2 going "THIS HURTS YOU".

**** belgium and no american muscle.

I don't care about quality anything american muscle is good enough.

corvette, mustang, camaro, charger, challenger.

all cars I would love to own.

shadoquad · 02-23-2011, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

Everytime I go to this topic I just image harbinger from mass effect 2 going "THIS HURTS YOU".

Assuming Control

02-21-2011, 02:53 PM	#844 (permalink)
EL Diablo Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Posts: 91 Drives: Not a 370Z Rep Power: 15	I test Drove a 2011 5.0 today. I liked the car a lot. Met my expectations. The 5.0 and 370Z are such different driving experiences. I like each for different reasons. If I had the coin I'd own both of them. The Z is the perfect canyon carver and the Stang to Cruise the Highways. __________________ The Z Has Left The Building. Thank You & Good Night!

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Which 5.0 did you drive? Regular or Brembo package car? __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-21-2011, 07:53 PM	#847 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Ah yeah, the Brembo cars feel a lot different than the regular ones (they are about as stiff as a NISMO). I was in the same boat... I'd love to have the 370 (in Roadster form) and a 5.0 in the garage! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-21-2011, 08:23 PM	#849 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	It's the smoothest engine I've had the pleasure of driving. Torquey as hell in the low range and it just pulls all the way to 7k. Love it. I hear ya on buying one. I was being a good boy for a few months keeping myself out of Ford showrooms, 'til one day I showed up to the weekly Z meet and no one else was there. So, I went to the dealership, test drove one, and the rest was history! To think if only someone had showed up to the meet. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-21-2011, 11:16 PM	#851 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 53	One day I will face a choice, either buy a new car or buy a new engine. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

02-20-2011, 10:08 PM	#841 (permalink)
ZYGOTE Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NE Posts: 80 Drives: 09 6MT SP Rep Power: 16	The 5.0 gets more and more intriguing to me every day. If it wasn't for the fact that everyone and their mother owns one, I might think about trading my 370 in for one.

02-21-2011, 02:11 PM	#843 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 263	if I got the mustang it would be the second one in belgium. According to a friend who works at the place where they give out the number plates only one new 5.0 is registered in belgium.

02-23-2011, 03:48 PM	#854 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 263	Everytime I go to this topic I just image harbinger from mass effect 2 going "THIS HURTS YOU". **** belgium and no american muscle. I don't care about quality anything american muscle is good enough. corvette, mustang, camaro, charger, challenger. all cars I would love to own.

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