Edmunds Comparo & Video - Ford Mustang GT vs Nissan 370Z
03-15-2009, 11:33 AM
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True. As does the Mustang GT at only $27,995.00. 
http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/mus...dels/index.asp
http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/mus...dels/index.asp
03-15-2009, 01:06 PM
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Yes... I was commenting on the "$6,000 less" comment, not the fact that the 370Z is a little more expensive. But again, some people might cross-shop them but they really are two different cars in two different segments.
03-15-2009, 04:53 PM
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As always, the new Z remains a present day, "sports car-lite."
It (Fairlady) once competed against much higher-tier sports cars... This 370Z still does not, although there are noteworthy improvements over the 350Z.
It either falls short of REAL sports cars, Vette, 911, etc... I know it is cheaper, I know, so it doesn't compete with them...
... Or then it just bullies cars like the Mustang in pretty biased tests... I didn't need to read the comparo to know the 370Z would be a higher performing road car...
IDK, it's hard to see where this car fits, but then that's probably exactly why it sells very well... It kind of stands alone.
It (Fairlady) once competed against much higher-tier sports cars... This 370Z still does not, although there are noteworthy improvements over the 350Z.
It either falls short of REAL sports cars, Vette, 911, etc... I know it is cheaper, I know, so it doesn't compete with them...
... Or then it just bullies cars like the Mustang in pretty biased tests... I didn't need to read the comparo to know the 370Z would be a higher performing road car...
IDK, it's hard to see where this car fits, but then that's probably exactly why it sells very well... It kind of stands alone.
03-16-2009, 01:20 AM
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As always, the new Z remains a present day, "sports car-lite."
It (Fairlady) once competed against much higher-tier sports cars... This 370Z still does not, although there are noteworthy improvements over the 350Z.
It either falls short of REAL sports cars, Vette, 911, etc... I know it is cheaper, I know, so it doesn't compete with them...
... Or then it just bullies cars like the Mustang in pretty biased tests... I didn't need to read the comparo to know the 370Z would be a higher performing road car...
IDK, it's hard to see where this car fits, but then that's probably exactly why it sells very well... It kind of stands alone.
It (Fairlady) once competed against much higher-tier sports cars... This 370Z still does not, although there are noteworthy improvements over the 350Z.
It either falls short of REAL sports cars, Vette, 911, etc... I know it is cheaper, I know, so it doesn't compete with them...
... Or then it just bullies cars like the Mustang in pretty biased tests... I didn't need to read the comparo to know the 370Z would be a higher performing road car...
IDK, it's hard to see where this car fits, but then that's probably exactly why it sells very well... It kind of stands alone.
I do like the 370Z and if I were in the market for a car in that price range right now AND if the U.S. auto industry as a whole were in great shape/running strong/profitable then I'd possibly even consider one while looking at the Camaro SS, Challenger V8s and Mustang GT.
But GM/Chrysler/Ford need my money more right now (and I really do like V8s
) so I would absolutely choose to give it to one of them before any other car company.
03-16-2009, 07:47 AM
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I agree.
I do like the 370Z and if I were in the market for a car in that price range right now AND if the U.S. auto industry as a whole were in great shape/running strong/profitable then I'd possibly even consider one while looking at the Camaro SS, Challenger V8s and Mustang GT.
But GM/Chrysler/Ford need my money more right now (and I really do like V8s ) so I would absolutely choose to give it to one of them before any other car company.
I do like the 370Z and if I were in the market for a car in that price range right now AND if the U.S. auto industry as a whole were in great shape/running strong/profitable then I'd possibly even consider one while looking at the Camaro SS, Challenger V8s and Mustang GT.
But GM/Chrysler/Ford need my money more right now (and I really do like V8s
) so I would absolutely choose to give it to one of them before any other car company.No argument here!
Originally Posted by Irunelevens
And as always, I say buy what suits your wants/needs best.
03-16-2009, 08:57 AM
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03-16-2009, 09:10 AM
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The "Z-car" has been a hallmark car since the 60s.
So was my Integra... Mustangs still aren't sports cars. Neither are F-bodys and Challengers. There are tons of cars that get that designation from insurance companies and automotive press that don't deserve it.
So was my Integra... Mustangs still aren't sports cars. Neither are F-bodys and Challengers. There are tons of cars that get that designation from insurance companies and automotive press that don't deserve it.
you can't be serious
03-16-2009, 11:20 AM
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03-16-2009, 06:54 PM
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