I Test Drove One

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-31-2012, 03:54 PM

I drove the 2011 5.0. I honestly must say I loved the ride. Not over the 370 but the ride was awesome. We are basically missing torque. I still feel the Z gives more feeback and to me feedback is everything. I don't doubt in a competition the stang may very well Out-Everything the Z. But in feel. The Z still feels better imho. From seating position to steering heft, cornering. I just prefer the Z.

Interior... the stang has improved materials in the car... but I can't stand the layout... its horrid and the gauges look like they should be power wheel dash stickers for a kids power car. The Z has the best layout hands down and its only weakness is the third eye appearance. But I have never had issues not seeing the lights due to the sunlight like some have claimed in the past.
Looks fit, finnish and drive feel go to the Z. Power, price to features, maneuverability for its weight and size, go to the stang. What kills the handling for me is it rides too soft. I think a BOSS 302 may change my mind with insertion of the red key!!!!

I still prefer the inferior Z. And not just cuz its more rare.

Next generation. I will add another car to the stable. It will be another sports car. The candidates will be

The new Z if FI?
The BRZ refresh STi, if FI?
An evo if still made?
The next gen mustang or camaro? These cars are honestly insane packages and can only get better.
A used GT-R. Must be a 2012.
A used ZL1.
A used corvette GS

I'm just glad we have so many ATTAINABLE choices again. And there are more sports cars that didn't make my cut. They are also great cars... So glad we aren't in a sports car dry spell like 1996-2004.

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05-31-2012, 03:54 PM	#38 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	I drove the 2011 5.0. I honestly must say I loved the ride. Not over the 370 but the ride was awesome. We are basically missing torque. I still feel the Z gives more feeback and to me feedback is everything. I don't doubt in a competition the stang may very well Out-Everything the Z. But in feel. The Z still feels better imho. From seating position to steering heft, cornering. I just prefer the Z. Interior... the stang has improved materials in the car... but I can't stand the layout... its horrid and the gauges look like they should be power wheel dash stickers for a kids power car. The Z has the best layout hands down and its only weakness is the third eye appearance. But I have never had issues not seeing the lights due to the sunlight like some have claimed in the past. Looks fit, finnish and drive feel go to the Z. Power, price to features, maneuverability for its weight and size, go to the stang. What kills the handling for me is it rides too soft. I think a BOSS 302 may change my mind with insertion of the red key!!!! I still prefer the inferior Z. And not just cuz its more rare. Next generation. I will add another car to the stable. It will be another sports car. The candidates will be The new Z if FI? The BRZ refresh STi, if FI? An evo if still made? The next gen mustang or camaro? These cars are honestly insane packages and can only get better. A used GT-R. Must be a 2012. A used ZL1. A used corvette GS I'm just glad we have so many ATTAINABLE choices again. And there are more sports cars that didn't make my cut. They are also great cars... So glad we aren't in a sports car dry spell like 1996-2004.