2011 Mustang GT vs. 2011 BMW M3 Coupe

m4a1mustang · 08-23-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

ha, good one, to be honest, this is the first American car i've owned since my 89' IROC, and i'll say this, Ford has impressed the fvck outta me with this one. You would think that Japanese cars would have a smooth, notch free transmission, being that they are typically the technological pioneers with cars, but the transmission in this thing will completely and utterly blow your mind, the throws on my 370 felt like driving an 18 wheeler compared to this one, there is zero hesitation at the neutral gate between gears, its almost a straight pull. The air conditioner in the 5.0 is ridiculous, the speed choices are low, medium and f'in gale force in this thing, i love it. It also has this thing called Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control, which are two completely seperate entities in this car, you can turn one or the other off and use "Sport mode", which basically allows you to get a little crazy and still keep some stability. It also has this security package option which basically adds tilt sensors and motion detection inside the cab, it blows my mind how much technology Ford included in this thing. Now I will say this, I miss the way my Z handled, the 5.0 feels like a boat in comparison, and I miss how easy it is to whip it around, im still not 100% confident in my stang yet. I'll miss my Z, but the 5.0 is absolutely AMAZING.

The 5.0 definitely feels bigger. But the integrated blind spot mirrors are a pretty sweet feature, I must say! I couldn't help but laugh when I noticed them... they are awesome.

And separating TC and stability control is awesome, too!

Red370 · 08-23-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The 5.0 definitely feels bigger. But the integrated blind spot mirrors are a pretty sweet feature, I must say! I couldn't help but laugh when I noticed them... they are awesome.

And separating TC and stability control is awesome, too!

I didnt even know the car had the ability to do that until yesterday

You can turn one or the other on, turn one or the other off, or turn them both completely off, supposedly sport mode will allow you to shred the tires and keep your car in the straight line if it starts to get away from you, i can see how that would be beneficial at the drags. And yeah, the baby blind sport mirrors are the shiznit!

FL 4Motion · 08-23-2010, 08:44 PM

Great comparo of the new 5.0 and M3. I think I remember reading a while back that the blue oval folks benchmarked the M3's on trakc performance for the new GT, looks like they succeeded.

m4a1mustang · 08-23-2010, 08:51 PM

Here's the video.

Red370 · 08-23-2010, 09:04 PM

same 60 times and a better 1320 for 1/3 the price... seems a shrewd buy for anyone really.

shadoquad · 08-23-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

same 60 times and a better 1320 for 1/3 the price... seems a shrewd buy for anyone really.

You have got to love when a company proves that they can hit a performance mark at half the cost.

Crazy8 · 08-23-2010, 09:15 PM

Impressive

m4a1mustang · 08-23-2010, 09:17 PM

Our favorite person in the whole wide world is lurking!

dad · 08-23-2010, 09:20 PM

I'll take a Mustang over any BMW!

370Zsteve · 08-23-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

SyncroRev has completely changed the way I drive. I'm actually nervous to drive other manual because I'm totally spoiled by it. It'll probably take me 3 months to get my downshifting back

on the next car.

No worries. Your next car will come with paddle-shifters and a dual-clutch auto.

370Zsteve · 08-23-2010, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

How come neither of you fellas opted for the Gun Rack and Confederate Flag options? Are those cheaper aftermarket? lol jk

370z4Steve · 08-24-2010, 01:27 AM

for the money yea..no brainer ...I would take the Mustang..in fact thinking of getting one of these or the NEW Boss 302 which come out next yr.. unbelieveable how good Ford made this 2011's the GT is the bomb...I believe it about it being that close to performance like the beemer..driven both and its that close..

fullmonty · 08-24-2010, 08:05 AM

Damn it, I really don't wana trade in the Z, but a Cal. Special sure wold be nice

m4a1mustang · 08-24-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by fullmonty

Damn it, I really don't wana trade in the Z, but a Cal. Special sure wold be nice

Go drive one and that will put it to rest. You'll know you either want it or you don't.

Lug · 08-24-2010, 11:05 AM

OK, to sum up you can buy an M3 ...or...a Mustang GT AND a 370Z.

Another nice thing about the Mustang is that it can run on 91 or 87 octane, the engine auto adjusts and according to Ford, you go from 412 to something like 405 HP (not a bad penalty at all).

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Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	same 60 times and a better 1320 for 1/3 the price... seems a shrewd buy for anyone really. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	I'll take a Mustang over any BMW! __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

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08-23-2010, 08:44 PM	#48 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701615	Great comparo of the new 5.0 and M3. I think I remember reading a while back that the blue oval folks benchmarked the M3's on trakc performance for the new GT, looks like they succeeded.

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Crazy8 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 255 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	Impressive

08-24-2010, 01:27 AM	#57 (permalink)
370z4Steve Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: west Posts: 231 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 672	for the money yea..no brainer ...I would take the Mustang..in fact thinking of getting one of these or the NEW Boss 302 which come out next yr.. unbelieveable how good Ford made this 2011's the GT is the bomb...I believe it about it being that close to performance like the beemer..driven both and its that close..

08-24-2010, 11:05 AM	#60 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	OK, to sum up you can buy an M3 ...or...a Mustang GT AND a 370Z. Another nice thing about the Mustang is that it can run on 91 or 87 octane, the engine auto adjusts and according to Ford, you go from 412 to something like 405 HP (not a bad penalty at all). __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs Last edited by Lug; 08-24-2010 at 11:11 AM.

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