Mustang vs. 350Z

[SVT666]

I picked the Shelby GT to use in this poll because it is the version of the Mustang that competes with the 350Z in both price and handling performance.

[SVT666]

Mustang....duh!

[goldenlover1101]

Mustang. I like the 350Z but that Shelby GT is Hot! and nothing beats V8 power.

[850CSi]

Easy one for me... 'Stang.

[ro51092]

I'll have to think about this one.

On another note, why is there a Shelby GT as the Mustang picture, and a stripper, basic, boring Z as the Z picture? Bias, eh?

[JYODER240]

Whats different about the Shelby GT from a regular GT?

[TBR]

Stang, though the 350z actually falls pretty much between the Shelby GT and the regular GT in price.

[TheIntrepid]

Mustang.

[MX793]

Whats different about the Shelby GT from a regular GT?

It's basically a Mustang GT with the Ford Racing Power Pack and Handling pack installed and some Shelby styling touches.  The Power Pack gives you 25 extra horsepower through a better exhaust, reprogrammed ECU, and a CAI.  Also includes a shorter rearend gear and a short-throw shifter.  Handling pack lowers the car, and adds stiffer shocks and anti-roll bars and a strut tower brace.

[Raza]

Easiest question since "are you a vegetarian?"

Mustang. 

[JYODER240]

It's basically a Mustang GT with the Ford Racing Power Pack and Handling pack installed and some Shelby styling touches.? The Power Pack gives you 25 extra horsepower through a better exhaust, reprogrammed ECU, and a CAI.? Also includes a shorter rearend gear and a short-throw shifter.? Handling pack lowers the car, and adds stiffer shocks and anti-roll bars and a strut tower brace.

Thanks.

I really like my Z so I wouldn't be able to tell which I'd pick without a test drive.

[ro51092]

Shelby GT.

[Raza]

It's basically a Mustang GT with the Ford Racing Power Pack and Handling pack installed and some Shelby styling touches.  The Power Pack gives you 25 extra horsepower through a better exhaust, reprogrammed ECU, and a CAI.  Also includes a shorter rearend gear and a short-throw shifter.  Handling pack lowers the car, and adds stiffer shocks and anti-roll bars and a strut tower brace.

It's probably the best version of this new Mustang yet.  You get alot of extra handling bits, and a little more power (without it overpowering the experience).  I could do with new color combinations and without that little scoop, but there's no wing (Mustangs look so good without the wing; were I to buy one, I would get one with a spoiler delete) and you get everything else.  As it stands, I guess I would have to go with the white/silver combo.

[SVT666]

I'll have to think about this one.

On another note, why is there a Shelby GT as the Mustang picture, and a stripper, basic, boring Z as the Z picture? Bias, eh?

To be honest I didn't even know the 350Z in the picture was a base model.

[JYODER240]

When does the Shelby GT go on sale?

[SVT666]

Stang, though the 350z actually falls pretty much between the Shelby GT and the regular GT in price.

It's closer in price to the Shelby then it is to the GT in the US...and where I am the 350Z is the same price as a GT500.

[Raza]

There's the Grand Touring.

[SVT666]

It's probably the best version of this new Mustang yet.? You get alot of extra handling bits, and a little more power (without it overpowering the experience).? I could do with new color combinations and without that little scoop, but there's no wing (Mustangs look so good without the wing; were I to buy one, I would get one with a spoiler delete) and you get everything else.? As it stands, I guess I would have to go with the white/silver combo.

I love that riveted on hood scoop.  It just looks so badass.

[SVT666]

When does the Shelby GT go on sale?

Apparently the cars are being shipped to dealers right now.

[Raza]

Ah, from the picture, it looked like one of those tack on types you see on dealer lots.

[JYODER240]

I don't like the hood scoop. Especialy since its riveted on, its looks like a cheap aftermarket mod that someone did in their driveway.

[MX793]

It's probably the best version of this new Mustang yet.  You get alot of extra handling bits, and a little more power (without it overpowering the experience).  I could do with new color combinations and without that little scoop, but there's no wing (Mustangs look so good without the wing; were I to buy one, I would get one with a spoiler delete) and you get everything else.  As it stands, I guess I would have to go with the white/silver combo.

I agree, this is my favorite of the current Mustang variants.  I think I'd actually rather just get a base GT and add the Ford Racing packages instead of ponying up for the Shelby, though.  You'd get the same performance but likely at a lower price since I'm sure they inflated the price when they added the Shelby name to it.  Sure, it wouldn't be a "Shelby", but all of the Shelby-related stuff is aesthetic.  While it does look pretty good, I have no complaints about how the regular GT looks.

[SVT666]

I agree, this is my favorite of the current Mustang variants.? I think I'd actually rather just get a base GT and add the Ford Racing packages instead of ponying up for the Shelby, though.? You'd get the same performance but likely at a lower price since I'm sure they inflated the price when they added the Shelby name to it.? Sure, it wouldn't be a "Shelby", but all of the Shelby-related stuff is aesthetic.? While it does look pretty good, I have no complaints about how the regular GT looks.

I would agree, except the Shelby styling bits are really hot, and you wouldn't be able to do the performance parts and body/paint for that price.

[JYODER240]

Apparently the cars are being shipped to dealers right now.

Hmmm... I might have to test drive one then.

Whats the deal with the Boss Mustang? Whats that going to be about?

[SVT666]

Hmmm... I might have to test drive one then.

Whats the deal with the Boss Mustang? Whats that going to be about?

2008.  5.0L 3-valve 440-450 hp and will weigh less then a stock Mustang GT (I'm guessing 3350-3400 lbs).  It will also cost a shit load because only 1000 will be built.  2008 will also see the return of the Bullit Mustang that will have 400 hp. 

A Mustang for everyone.  I just wish they would build more of the special edition cars so that I could actually afford one.

[Raza]

Those V6 California Specials should be getting pretty cheap soon...

[Nethead]

Of course the Nethead here voted for the Mustang--any version.  But a 350Z is a fine vehicle, too!  I'll never forget the gorgeous first-year 240Z my neighbor waited nine months to get.  Light orange with a charcoal interior--ah, young men and their dreams.  But I'll never forget the only G.T. 350 my little hometown ever had, either--a Lime Gold (I believe that's "Legend Gold" today) '67 G.T. 350 with white side stripes.  Or the first GTO in my hometown, a red '64 triple-deucer four-speed with a white roof and a red interior.  And the only Ferrari ever in my hometown--a metalflake gold 250 GTO owned by a doctor, of course.  There was even one first-year Lotus Cortina (naturally, white with green in the recessed scallop along each side), but that was hardly in a class with the Ferrari 250 GTO, the G.T. 350, the 240Z, or the '64 Pontiac GTO...

[SVT666]

Those V6 California Specials should be getting pretty cheap soon...

Real Mustangs have 8 cylinders. :P

[MX793]

Those V6 California Specials should be getting pretty cheap soon...

I think the California Special package is only available on the GT.

[SVT666]

Of course the Nethead here voted for the Mustang--any version.? But a 350Z is a fine vehicle, too!? I'll never forget the gorgeous first-year 240Z my neighbor waited nine months to get.? Light orange with a charcoal interior--ah, young men and their dreams.?

Hmmmmmmm.....240Z.  Now that's a car I love.  I would love to drop a 5.0L V8 in it