370z or Mustang 5.0? - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

Z-WHIZ · 02-25-2011, 05:02 AM

Trying to decide between the two right now. The Mustang has the edge in power while the 370 has a small edge in handling. What do you guys think? I'm very torn.

doug · 02-25-2011, 05:50 AM

neither.

Asif22 · 02-25-2011, 07:28 AM

As much as I HATE mustangs and LOVE the 370z...I would say go with the 5.0.

Ford really did this car right.

c0nfl1kt · 02-25-2011, 07:30 AM

Have you test driven a new 5.0? They are quite nimble for a heavy american car.

Asif22 · 02-25-2011, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c0nfl1kt

Have you test driven a new 5.0? They are quite nimble for a heavy american car.

I hear its on par with the m3

mcperson2k · 02-25-2011, 08:35 AM

Friend just got the new 5.0 last week, it's killer. However the 370 is one of my favorite cars so I vote that!

Bates · 02-25-2011, 08:46 AM

At the end of the day it is one classic heritage car vs. another classic heritage car. Naturally, being a Nissan and a Z guy, I would suggest the Z34, but not knowing enough about the new 5.0s, I really can't give my opinion.

jpalamar · 02-25-2011, 09:19 AM

I drove and liked both. PROs of the 370Z were looks and the interior was really nice. CONs were too much electronic controls. It felt like cheating to drive it. Mustang will outdo the 370Z in just about every catigory and in the long run will be much cheaper to maintain since Mustangs are a dime a dozen.

I'd buy both but if I lean towards Mustang for the back seats(as small as they are you will miss having them in the 370).

98GSXdude · 02-25-2011, 10:04 AM

I've had four Z's, but I vote 'stang.

HickRocket1258 · 02-25-2011, 10:04 AM

Wasn't there just another thread about this?

I would say 5.0. Power potential out of the box is just stupid silly.

KustomZ03 · 02-25-2011, 10:15 AM

stang

Scapegoat · 02-25-2011, 10:43 AM

the 2011 mustang 5.0 is THE CAR to be buying new right now unless you need AWD or a 4 door, or have more than 40k to spend... or you just don't like the car

PAdutch · 02-25-2011, 10:56 AM

I really never liked Mustangs, but the new 5.0 is really nice and gets my vote. Can't go wrong with a V8 that can turn.

Chopper17 · 02-25-2011, 11:10 AM

The new 5.0 hands down. Just read a article in the fast ford and mustang magazine and kennebell and tons of other companys are coming out with products for them. They are laying down good numbers for stock motors also!

ndubz · 02-25-2011, 11:13 AM

If it was me, Id have to go with the Mustang. I love the Z, but i just find myself wanting more from it. And the mustang doesnt handle badly at all. I hear the new one is actually very composed.

Erik@R/TTuning · 02-25-2011, 11:26 AM

I totally respect and dig the new 5.0L but I LOVE the 370Z. It could be a worse car and I'd still be drawn to it for some reason.

Schepis · 02-25-2011, 11:40 AM

370. Everyone has Mustangs. I respect the new 5.0, but I wouldn't be caught dead owning it.

240sxDann · 02-25-2011, 11:41 AM

They basically covered all the bases. 5.0 all the way. I'm biased though.

CrazySC · 02-25-2011, 11:53 AM

Definitely a 5.0; so much power and the mods are endless. Heck, the V6 with a tune will give a lot of other V8's a run

Sublime1304 · 02-25-2011, 11:59 AM

Mustang...if you wanna be like everyone else

I hate mustangs (sorry Ken). Period. mainly cuz of the people who drive them. Ok maybe not everyone is a jerk off cocky little bastard behind the wheel of them but a lot

02-25-2011, 05:02 AM	#1
Z-WHIZ Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Nov 2010 Member #18391 My Ride: 2009 iTrader: (0)	370z or Mustang 5.0? Trying to decide between the two right now. The Mustang has the edge in power while the 370 has a small edge in handling. What do you guys think? I'm very torn.

02-25-2011, 07:28 AM	#3
Asif22 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: U.S.A. Member #5682 My Ride: 2008 Honda S2000 CR iTrader: (0)	As much as I HATE mustangs and LOVE the 370z...I would say go with the 5.0. Ford really did this car right. __________________ uhhhh y0

02-25-2011, 10:04 AM	#9
98GSXdude Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Long Island Member #155 iTrader: (2)	I've had four Z's, but I vote 'stang. __________________ 2014 VW Jetta 1.8T C6 Z06 Supercharged 350Z E36 M3 Ex's: E46 M3, 350Z, 300ZX TT, E39 M5, 1G GSX, 2G GSX

02-25-2011, 10:04 AM	#10
HickRocket1258 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Member #415 iTrader: (0)	Wasn't there just another thread about this? I would say 5.0. Power potential out of the box is just stupid silly. __________________ -Rob Just a mustang that's lowered.....that's about it. Work harder....Millions on welfare depend on you!

02-25-2011, 10:56 AM	#13
PAdutch Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Miataland Member #17024 My Ride: Miata, Miata, Genesis, 08 burb 2500 iTrader: (0)	I really never liked Mustangs, but the new 5.0 is really nice and gets my vote. Can't go wrong with a V8 that can turn. __________________ Stinger GTS - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Miatas! - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. MY EVO (Sold)- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-25-2011, 05:50 AM	#2
doug Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Member #450 My Ride: 2007 WRX STi Limited, 1969 Z/28 Camaro iTrader: (1)	neither.

02-25-2011, 07:30 AM	#4
c0nfl1kt Tri-State Dictator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Member #10332 My Ride: Family car. iTrader: (1)	Have you test driven a new 5.0? They are quite nimble for a heavy american car.

02-25-2011, 08:35 AM	#6
mcperson2k Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2009 Member #13471 My Ride: ██▓▒░ iTrader: (0)	Friend just got the new 5.0 last week, it's killer. However the 370 is one of my favorite cars so I vote that!

02-25-2011, 08:46 AM	#7
Bates Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Member #16741 My Ride: 2012 Nissan Juke & 1987 Nissan 300ZX GLL iTrader: (0)	At the end of the day it is one classic heritage car vs. another classic heritage car. Naturally, being a Nissan and a Z guy, I would suggest the Z34, but not knowing enough about the new 5.0s, I really can't give my opinion.

02-25-2011, 09:19 AM	#8
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #13773 My Ride: 03 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (3)	I drove and liked both. PROs of the 370Z were looks and the interior was really nice. CONs were too much electronic controls. It felt like cheating to drive it. Mustang will outdo the 370Z in just about every catigory and in the long run will be much cheaper to maintain since Mustangs are a dime a dozen. I'd buy both but if I lean towards Mustang for the back seats(as small as they are you will miss having them in the 370).

02-25-2011, 10:15 AM	#11
KustomZ03 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 302 Member #7473 My Ride: [Cobalt SS/SC][xD][Wrangler] iTrader: (0)	stang

02-25-2011, 10:43 AM	#12
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	the 2011 mustang 5.0 is THE CAR to be buying new right now unless you need AWD or a 4 door, or have more than 40k to spend... or you just don't like the car

02-25-2011, 11:10 AM	#14
Chopper17 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Connecticut Member #7860 My Ride: If it dont smoke black bring it back! iTrader: (0)	The new 5.0 hands down. Just read a article in the fast ford and mustang magazine and kennebell and tons of other companys are coming out with products for them. They are laying down good numbers for stock motors also! __________________ Fun Vehicle - Yamaha Warrior 102ci Cobra pipes, Power Commander and Drag Bars Daily Driver for rainy days/winter - 2001 ECLB 6spd 7.3l Flatbed, 4" TB, Edge evo, Dick Cepek 35" MT's, AFE intake Off Road Vehicle - 2011 Polaris Sportsman 550XP Limited Edition in Pearl White

02-25-2011, 11:13 AM	#15
ndubz Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: tristate area Member #6107 iTrader: (1)	If it was me, Id have to go with the Mustang. I love the Z, but i just find myself wanting more from it. And the mustang doesnt handle badly at all. I hear the new one is actually very composed.

02-25-2011, 11:26 AM	#16
Erik@R/TTuning Former Vendor Join Date: Aug 2010 Member #17281 My Ride: 2000 MR2 Spyder iTrader: (1)	I totally respect and dig the new 5.0L but I LOVE the 370Z. It could be a worse car and I'd still be drawn to it for some reason.

02-25-2011, 11:40 AM	#17
Schepis Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Williamsport, PA Member #7218 My Ride: '90 300ZX Twin Turbo iTrader: (1)	370. Everyone has Mustangs. I respect the new 5.0, but I wouldn't be caught dead owning it.

02-25-2011, 11:53 AM	#19
CrazySC Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brookhaven, PA Member #19746 My Ride: Thunderbird SC \| CBR 600 iTrader: (0)	Definitely a 5.0; so much power and the mods are endless. Heck, the V6 with a tune will give a lot of other V8's a run

02-25-2011, 11:59 AM	#20
Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	Mustang...if you wanna be like everyone else I hate mustangs (sorry Ken). Period. mainly cuz of the people who drive them. Ok maybe not everyone is a jerk off cocky little bastard behind the wheel of them but a lot __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

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