Should I trade my Z For a Shelby or 5.0

m4a1mustang · 11-15-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I must resist the urge to drive a 5.0.........Do it for the GT-R Shahid, FOR THE GT-R!

Wait until Spring when they have an automatic + Brembo package that you can drive.

b1adesofcha0s · 11-15-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Wait until Spring when they have an automatic + Brembo package that you can drive.

That's what I'm gonna do. I have seriously been thinking about trading/selling the Z next fall once I start working. I've been thinking about either a 5.0 or an Evo X. Only problem is that I know I will end up losing money doing it and I'd rather use that money on the house or save it for my next car (GT-R).

shadoquad · 11-15-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

That's what I'm gonna do. I have seriously been thinking about trading/selling the Z next fall once I start working. I've been thinking about either a 5.0 or an Evo X. Only problem is that I know I will end up losing money doing it and I'd rather use that money on the house or save it for my next car (GT-R).

Trading a car on a loss is always a bad decision financially, but you only live once. It's really up to you whether the change in vehicle is worth it.

m4a1mustang · 11-15-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Trading a car on a loss is always a bad decision financially, but you only live once. It's really up to you whether the change in vehicle is worth it.

Really selling any car that still works is a bad financial decision, but you're right. You only live once... do what you want.

shadoquad · 11-15-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Really selling any car that still works is a bad financial decision, but you're right. You only live once... do what you want.

I'm trying to get 200k mi out of my 6, but the trade-in bug is biting me all over my nono bits.

b1adesofcha0s · 11-15-2011, 12:45 PM

That's pretty much why I bought my Z in the first place. The only thing making my decision difficult is that if I keep the Z, it would be a lot easier for me to get a GT-R like 2-3 yrs later.

FromG2Z · 11-16-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

That's what I'm gonna do. I have seriously been thinking about trading/selling the Z next fall once I start working. I've been thinking about either a 5.0 or an Evo X. Only problem is that I know I will end up losing money doing it and I'd rather use that money on the house or save it for my next car (GT-R).

Blades, didn't know you were interested in a 5.0 too. You and Lemers should look at the 2013 Shelby... specs are out now. 650hp. End of story.

Btw, my 5.0 arrived yesterday, and drove it today already. Best car decision I made to date.

Steve, Dan, see my thread in "other" forum for pics... feel free to respond! Here's a teaser pic

m4a1mustang · 11-16-2011, 12:39 PM

Congrats, man. I love Kona blue. Great color. It's the one Ford color I wish was available on the 370.

FromG2Z · 11-16-2011, 12:41 PM

thanks Steve. You were right though... Brembo package is wayyyyyy diff't from the stock one I tested last time. And the 3.73 gears??? OMG. And the Sync.... it ROCKS.

Modding will happen sooooooon.....

Red__Zed · 11-16-2011, 12:41 PM

Man kona looks awesome

b1adesofcha0s · 11-16-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Blades, didn't know you were interested in a 5.0 too. You and Lemers should look at the 2013 Shelby... specs are out now. 650hp. End of story.

Btw, my 5.0 arrived yesterday, and drove it today already. Best car decision I made to date.

Steve, Dan, see my thread in "other" forum for pics... feel free to respond! Here's a teaser pic

I've been interested in it ever since Steve took me for a ride in his

I kinda want one but I doubt it will happen. Only chance would be some urgent need to get a 4 seater, otherwise my parents would be sooooo pissed if I get rid of the Z so soon. I mostly just want to drive it to see how it is. I've never driven a car with a V8 before.

Car looks great BTW

FromG2Z · 11-16-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Man kona looks awesome

Thanks Dan!!! You're the REAL reason why I have this car

so to you, thank you... hehe.

Also, am glad I got 2012. 2013 and onward, no more Kona. Deep Impact Blue, which is NO WHERE near Kona.... not even sure if it's metallic.

Dan, more pics in my other thread in other forum... won't post it here. I can PM you and Steve link to it if you can't find it.

Driving the 5.0 is awesome though Dan... remember when you and I talked on phone? About how you were comparing the 5.0 to Z and merits/demerits??? You were SPOT on. Even your comment on paint quality... lol.

Red__Zed · 11-16-2011, 12:46 PM

Blades, sounds like it is time to knock someone up

FromG2Z · 11-16-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I've been interested in it ever since Steve took me for a ride in his

I kinda want one but I doubt it will happen. Only chance would be some urgent need to get a 4 seater, otherwise my parents would be sooooo pissed if I get rid of the Z so soon. I mostly just want to drive it to see how it is. I've never driven a car with a V8 before.
Car looks great BTW

So funny blades... that's my EXACT situation... or was, I mean. Not sure if you remember, but all it took for me was 20 minutes of test driving the 5.0. I came out going, where do I sign?

Also, I only did the deal because I got for my Z what I paid for it in the first place...

FromG2Z · 11-16-2011, 12:47 PM

EDIT: one word blades... TORQUE.

11-15-2011, 12:45 PM	#126 (permalink)
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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: 6962	Congrats, man. I love Kona blue. Great color. It's the one Ford color I wish was available on the 370. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	thanks Steve. You were right though... Brembo package is wayyyyyy diff't from the stock one I tested last time. And the 3.73 gears??? OMG. And the Sync.... it ROCKS. Modding will happen sooooooon..... __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

11-16-2011, 12:47 PM	#135 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	EDIT: one word blades... TORQUE. __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

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