KyleR Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 (edited) When I first heard about the new 'Stang coming to the UK on Top Gear in December, I thought it was great, about time, exciting. Then they went on to say how it's only gonna have a 4 pot engine blah blah blah and my interested vanished before the end of the segment. However, today I was having a look about new cars, playing with the building function on various manufacturer website. I came to Ford thinking I'll make up a RS Focus in some made colour and the first thing I seen was this - http://www.ford.co.u...es/Ford-Mustang I clicked it to read about this pathetic engine they're gonna drop into it, only to see that we're gonna be getting the option of a great big fat 5.0 V8 thumping out 420 horsies and they've FINALLY added independent rear suspension This got me thinking, as I have itchy feet for 370 Nismo as it is, can I really trade in the Zed next year and buy a…. FORD?! The Nismo costs about £37k, the baby 2.3L 305BHP 'Stang should come in un £30k here and about £35ish for the daddy 5.0L. There is no doubt that the Nismo will handle better and the V8 'Stang will destroy the '70 in a straight line, so long as you can get the power down, but given the chance, which would you opt for? I think I want the Mustang more Edited June 22, 2014 by KyleR Quote
GMballistic Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 Tbh I'd have to drive both before I bought either but voted for the Mustang V8 as I really would love a V8 one day. But as I said if it drove like sh*t then I'd definitely go for the Zed. Quote
Jp606 Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 Really don't think the Nismo is worth the extra over a normal 370, so with that budget and those choices it would have to be the Mustang V8, but £35k is GTR territory.. I know what I'd rather have. Quote
Chris AME Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 The new 'stang has being developed for the European market so it will be interesting if they sort the handling Quote
KyleR Posted June 22, 2014 Author Posted June 22, 2014 Tbh I'd have to drive both before I bought either but voted for the Mustang V8 as I really would love a V8 one day. But as I said if it drove like sh*t then I'd definitely go for the Zed. I know what you're saying, but as Atkin said, it's being developed for us over here, so it shouldn't @*!# itself at the sight of a corner Even then, I still think I want one! Really don't think the Nismo is worth the extra over a normal 370, so with that budget and those choices it would have to be the Mustang V8, but £35k is GTR territory.. I know what I'd rather have. I've added the normal 370 into the poll if you'd rather choose that? As you say £35k is 2009 R35 turf, but it'll be brand new and shiny and won't need a £1000 service every 6 months However, it'll still need new 19" tyre every 3 months if this burnout control button is for reals Quote
Ekona Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 Zero contest, Mustang every time. Preferably the V8, but I suspect the blown 2.3L is going to be a hoot too as it'll be lighter up front. Quote
Ekona Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 Assuming, of course, you're happy with LHD. Personally I don't mind, but I can see why others would. Quote
sipar69 Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 Really don't think the Nismo is worth the extra over a normal 370, so with that budget and those choices it would have to be the Mustang V8, but £35k is GTR territory.. I know what I'd rather have. Having had both, I think it is worth the difference. Re the GTR comparison - you're looking at closer to £45-£50k for a half decent example. Yes you can pick up a few older GTRs in the upper 30s but I'd be pretty cautious about those cars. Quote
KyleR Posted June 22, 2014 Author Posted June 22, 2014 Assuming, of course, you're happy with LHD. Personally I don't mind, but I can see why others would. But but but it's coming in RHD Quote
Will370z Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 I love the zed but I'd be mighty tempted by the v8 in that Quote
StevoD Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 Mustang with the coyote motor if I wasn't in a @*!# place financially would be looking in to pricings Quote
KyleR Posted June 22, 2014 Author Posted June 22, 2014 So I can expect to see all you guys on www.mustang-uk.com in about 3-5 years time? Quote
DoogyRev Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 So I can expect to see all you guys on www.mustang-uk.com in about 3-5 years time? For the price of a new one over here I think you would be more likely to see me on the Corvette forum Quote
Stutopia Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) I like the nismo 370 a lot, but the chance of owning a V8 muscle car, with the only drawback (LHD) removed? Surely the only real question is to go drop top or not? Edited June 23, 2014 by SuperStu Quote
KyleR Posted June 23, 2014 Author Posted June 23, 2014 So I can expect to see all you guys on www.mustang-uk.com in about 3-5 years time? For the price of a new one over here I think you would be more likely to see me on the Corvette forum I just had a look, I didn't realise they're only $53k Still, it'll end up in flames on its roof I like the nismo 370 a lot, but the chance of owning a V8 muscle car, with the only drawback (LHD) removed? Surely the only real question is to go drop top or not? Not even a question, the fastback looks sooo much better. If it was a hard top it may have looked better and been in with a chance. Quote
WINKJ Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 does the word "stang" not put you off entirely! Quote
docwra Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 I dont want to cause ructions or anything but for me the 370 already feels a little dated when compared to the new Cayman, M235i and I cant imagine the Stang is going to be a bleeding edge driving experience either ........... Id therefore probably have a 500hp Supra and change but if pushed the 370 every day of the week, as well as the obvious dynamic issues US interiors tend to be pretty dire and its going to drink fuel like its going out of fashion. Quote
Chris AME Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 I dont want to cause ructions or anything but for me the 370 already feels a little dated when compared to the new Cayman, M235i and I cant imagine the Stang is going to be a bleeding edge driving experience either ........... Id therefore probably have a 500hp Supra and change but if pushed the 370 every day of the week, as well as the obvious dynamic issues US interiors tend to be pretty dire and its going to drink fuel like its going out of fashion. Can't deny its going to drink fuel like theres no tommorow, but im waiting untill I see one in the flesh and more importantly drive one because Fords of late seem to be heading in the right direction with fit and finish and the new fiesta ST handles like a dream ( well for a FWD scrabble wagon) Quote
KyleR Posted June 23, 2014 Author Posted June 23, 2014 does the word "stang" not put you off entirely! No, now go back to waiting for your inferior V6 I dont want to cause ructions or anything but for me the 370 already feels a little dated when compared to the new Cayman, M235i and I cant imagine the Stang is going to be a bleeding edge driving experience either ........... Id therefore probably have a 500hp Supra and change but if pushed the 370 every day of the week, as well as the obvious dynamic issues US interiors tend to be pretty dire and its going to drink fuel like its going out of fashion. Answer the damn question! 370 vs 'Stang? Quote
WINKJ Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 does the word "stang" not put you off entirely! No, now go back to waiting for your inferior V6 I dont want to cause ructions or anything but for me the 370 already feels a little dated when compared to the new Cayman, M235i and I cant imagine the Stang is going to be a bleeding edge driving experience either ........... Id therefore probably have a 500hp Supra and change but if pushed the 370 every day of the week, as well as the obvious dynamic issues US interiors tend to be pretty dire and its going to drink fuel like its going out of fashion. Answer the damn question! 370 vs 'Stang? NISMO!! Quote
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