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b1adesofcha0s · 10-02-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I know what you're thinking. You're thinking, "Is that Adonis our own Shadoquad? No, no, that couldn't be him. He hates Mustangs and would have keyed it, slashed its tires, and then set it on fire."

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nuTinmuch · 10-02-2011, 06:56 PM

When I test drove one, the three things that got me:

-- The interior. It's built just fine, but the design of it doesn't really hold me. It has that retro look going, and I really wasn't a fan of the speedo/tach. I also wasn't a fan of how it "felt" -- basically, the Z sits you in a cockpit, where the Mustang just tries to sit you in a comfortable car.

-- It just wasn't made for someone of my size. I'm 5'6 and 120, and I was basically swimming in the seats. Likewise, everything just felt big and, well, American. I like smaller cars, I guess. It's why I'm attracted to the STi/Evo and not muscle cars or cars like the M5.

-- The exterior. I just don't love it. It isn't ugly, but it isn't really any different to me than the other Mustangs of this generation. I don't care about exclusivity, but I've gotta love a car when I walk up to it, and I wasn't feeling that at the dealer.

Likewise, as cool as the power was, I didn't feel like it was worth trading a car over. I felt like I was going to an equal vehicle, not a better one -- regardless of what I knew the numbers actually were.

m4a1mustang · 10-02-2011, 06:59 PM

G2Z, I ordered from this store: carpartsestore.com (I know, looks a little crude, but shipping was really fast and prices were good). I ordered the following part #s:

Product ID: CR3Z-17626-AC
Product Name: FORD CR3Z-17626-AC KIT - FRONT SPOILER (Package of 1 car part)
Quantity: 1
Unit Price: $124.50
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Product ID: BR3Z-17626-AB
Product Name: FORD BR3Z-17626-AB PANEL (Package of 1 car part)
Quantity: 1
Unit Price: $207.50
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Order Total : $332.00
Shipping : $0.00
Handling : $5.95
Grand Total : $337.95

m4a1mustang · 10-02-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

When I test drove one, the three things that got me:

-- The interior. It's built just fine, but the design of it doesn't really hold me. It has that retro look going, and I really wasn't a fan of the speedo/tach. I also wasn't a fan of how it "felt" -- basically, the Z sits you in a cockpit, where the Mustang just tries to sit you in a comfortable car.

-- It just wasn't made for someone of my size. I'm 5'6 and 120, and I was basically swimming in the seats. Likewise, everything just felt big and, well, American. I like smaller cars, I guess. It's why I'm attracted to the STi/Evo and not muscle cars or cars like the M5.

-- The exterior. I just don't love it. It isn't ugly, but it isn't really any different to me than the other Mustangs of this generation. I don't care about exclusivity, but I've gotta love a car when I walk up to it, and I wasn't feeling that at the dealer.

Likewise, as cool as the power was, I didn't feel like it was worth trading a car over. I felt like I was going to an equal vehicle, not a better one -- regardless of what I knew the numbers actually were.

Word. Some cars just aren't right for people. You never know 'til you give them a try.

Red__Zed · 10-02-2011, 07:03 PM

the mustang driving position/etc is definitely very different than the Z. Some days I like the room, other days I miss the tight feel of cars like the S (I always felt like the Z was pretty roomy too)

shadoquad · 10-02-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Word. Some cars just aren't right for people. You never know 'til you give them a try.

Well said. You remind me of the babe.

b1adesofcha0s · 10-02-2011, 07:50 PM

I see you went back to your old av Steve

FromG2Z · 10-02-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

The mustang look is a bit of an acquired taste. It's unique for sure. It is definitely a different style than I've been into in the past.

Saying the interior is terrible is really looking with blinders on though. It's definitely uniquely styled, but the quality is pretty solid.

Well said.

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Originally Posted by Lemers

My biggest knock on the Mustang is that due to the V6, there are way too many out there. I can go weeks without seeing another 370Z but the mustang (even the latest body style) sometimes I can't go a block without seeing one. So if I were to go down that road it would need to be a special edition like the boss or Shelby.

Opposite for me. More zs here than 2011+ stangs of any sort

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

When I test drove one, the three things that got me:

-- The interior. It's built just fine, but the design of it doesn't really hold me. It has that retro look going, and I really wasn't a fan of the speedo/tach. I also wasn't a fan of how it "felt" -- basically, the Z sits you in a cockpit, where the Mustang just tries to sit you in a comfortable car.

-- It just wasn't made for someone of my size. I'm 5'6 and 120, and I was basically swimming in the seats. Likewise, everything just felt big and, well, American. I like smaller cars, I guess. It's why I'm attracted to the STi/Evo and not muscle cars or cars like the M5.

-- The exterior. I just don't love it. It isn't ugly, but it isn't really any different to me than the other Mustangs of this generation. I don't care about exclusivity, but I've gotta love a car when I walk up to it, and I wasn't feeling that at the dealer.

Likewise, as cool as the power was, I didn't feel like it was worth trading a car over. I felt like I was going to an equal vehicle, not a better one -- regardless of what I knew the numbers actually were.

That's why were all free to choose! Happy for u. I'm 5'6 as well and fit just fine in stang. Not used to it yet opposed to the z.

Red__Zed · 10-02-2011, 08:49 PM

^ dude, same...I saw 6 370z's today, and literally 30+ 350s....was crazy

Who woulda known, in the south and all

Lemers · 10-02-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

^ dude, same...I saw 6 370z's today, and literally 30+ 350s....was crazy

Who woulda known, in the south and all

Where the 370Zs at a Nissan lot?

Red__Zed · 10-02-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Where the 370Zs at a Nissan lot?

nope, just cruising around. Two black nismo's, red, black, and silver roadsters, and a silver coupe.

The Dimer · 10-02-2011, 09:49 PM

I never see any at all here in the SW Chicago suburbs. I see a 350 or two maybe once a week, and the only 370 I see is the one in my driveway.

Lemers · 10-02-2011, 09:52 PM

I see a few 370Zs on base but off base very rarely. Mustang 2010 -2011, all over the place.

Alchemy · 10-02-2011, 10:00 PM

I see tons of Stangs. Its not that I see tons of 5.0s though but I def see enough. I rarely see 370s. Plenty of 350s. Stangs appeal to rednecks/nascar fans and the meat heads in NJ and trust me we have no short supply of either. To be fair I think the majority of Zs I see are driven by rich dudes wives. I guess when you look at it that way Id rather be a hick than a rich dudes wife

FromG2Z · 10-02-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

I see tons of Stangs. Its not that I see tons of 5.0s though but I def see enough. I rarely see 370s. Plenty of 350s. Stangs appeal to rednecks/nascar fans and the meat heads in NJ and trust me we have no short supply of either. To be fair I think the majority of Zs I see are driven by rich dudes wives. I guess when you look at it that way Id rather be a hick than a rich dudes wife

No need to go derogatory bro. Not cool. We're all car guys here and it's about respect. How would Z owners feel if folks started chirping about how Z's/imports only appear to some Asian/rice stereo type? It offends/offended me a whole lot when folks called me a ricer, etc when I obviously was not. There may be Stang drivers/owners that will take offense to what you say. A car is a car is a car. If you don't like it fine. I'm Asian and have been an import lover all my life, but I have learned to respect all cars, domestic or not. The Z is a GREAT car. I know because I owned it. But there are plenty of OTHER great cars out there.

10-02-2011, 06:56 PM	#1322 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 18	When I test drove one, the three things that got me: -- The interior. It's built just fine, but the design of it doesn't really hold me. It has that retro look going, and I really wasn't a fan of the speedo/tach. I also wasn't a fan of how it "felt" -- basically, the Z sits you in a cockpit, where the Mustang just tries to sit you in a comfortable car. -- It just wasn't made for someone of my size. I'm 5'6 and 120, and I was basically swimming in the seats. Likewise, everything just felt big and, well, American. I like smaller cars, I guess. It's why I'm attracted to the STi/Evo and not muscle cars or cars like the M5. -- The exterior. I just don't love it. It isn't ugly, but it isn't really any different to me than the other Mustangs of this generation. I don't care about exclusivity, but I've gotta love a car when I walk up to it, and I wasn't feeling that at the dealer. Likewise, as cool as the power was, I didn't feel like it was worth trading a car over. I felt like I was going to an equal vehicle, not a better one -- regardless of what I knew the numbers actually were. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

10-02-2011, 06:59 PM	#1323 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	G2Z, I ordered from this store: carpartsestore.com (I know, looks a little crude, but shipping was really fast and prices were good). I ordered the following part #s: Product ID: CR3Z-17626-AC Product Name: FORD CR3Z-17626-AC KIT - FRONT SPOILER (Package of 1 car part) Quantity: 1 Unit Price: $124.50 -------------------------- Product ID: BR3Z-17626-AB Product Name: FORD BR3Z-17626-AB PANEL (Package of 1 car part) Quantity: 1 Unit Price: $207.50 -------------------------- Order Total : $332.00 Shipping : $0.00 Handling : $5.95 Grand Total : $337.95 __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-02-2011, 07:50 PM	#1327 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	I see you went back to your old av Steve __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

10-02-2011, 09:52 PM	#1333 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	I see a few 370Zs on base but off base very rarely. Mustang 2010 -2011, all over the place. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

10-02-2011, 10:00 PM	#1334 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	I see tons of Stangs. Its not that I see tons of 5.0s though but I def see enough. I rarely see 370s. Plenty of 350s. Stangs appeal to rednecks/nascar fans and the meat heads in NJ and trust me we have no short supply of either. To be fair I think the majority of Zs I see are driven by rich dudes wives. I guess when you look at it that way Id rather be a hick than a rich dudes wife __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

10-02-2011, 07:03 PM	#1325 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	the mustang driving position/etc is definitely very different than the Z. Some days I like the room, other days I miss the tight feel of cars like the S (I always felt like the Z was pretty roomy too)

10-02-2011, 08:49 PM	#1329 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	^ dude, same...I saw 6 370z's today, and literally 30+ 350s....was crazy Who woulda known, in the south and all

10-02-2011, 09:49 PM	#1332 (permalink)
The Dimer Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 632 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 15	I never see any at all here in the SW Chicago suburbs. I see a 350 or two maybe once a week, and the only 370 I see is the one in my driveway.