Used Car FaceOff: RWD coupes

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo) 11/17/2017 at 18:03 • Filed to: None

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Day dreaming on CL, I found two cars I’d consider if I got that imaginary promotion. You know the one that gives you a 6 dollar an Hour raise and a 8-4/Mom-fri schedule with somehow less actual responsibilities. Any way here they are.

One is a 2014 370Z, with only 25k miles. And a price tag is a hair under 20,000. Which to me seems like a steal. The link says auto but the listing says manual, and that really seems like a manual shifter to me, as the auto Z has no leather boot.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/ctd/d/2014-nissan-370z-2dr-cpe-auto/6360538076.html

the other a 2011 Mustang GT with 63k miles and a price tag of 17,000. Being a ‘11 it’s the first year of the Coyote 5.0., also this particular mustang has not one single fact vent or scoop.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/ctd/d/2011-ford-mustang-gt-hard-top/6385082493.html

So which one would you put a down payment on?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/17/2017 at 18:04

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For when the links get Kinja’d

The Z https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/ctd/d/2014-nissan-370z-2dr-cpe-auto/6360538076.html

The Mustang https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/ctd/d/2011-ford-mustang-gt-hard-top/6385082493.html

Tekamul > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/17/2017 at 18:10

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The Z is in fact a manual, and that’s the way I’d go.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/17/2017 at 18:13

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Mustang, no question.

interstate366, now In The Industry > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/17/2017 at 18:15

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The Z, because independent rear suspension beats out raw power for me.

Pich, with Z32 now featuring Civic [Si] / No > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/17/2017 at 18:15

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I’d say Z less miles. less fake rear seat.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Pich, with Z32 now featuring Civic [Si] / No 11/17/2017 at 18:16

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That fake rear seat would work fine for my 8 year old.

Pich, with Z32 now featuring Civic [Si] / No > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/17/2017 at 18:18

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then its settled, Mustang it is!

AestheticsInMotion > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/17/2017 at 18:20

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Z all day. They’ve both got huge aftermarket support, but the suspension, interior and in my eyes, styling, put the Nissan way over that Mustang.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Pich, with Z32 now featuring Civic [Si] / No 11/17/2017 at 18:21

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By the Z looks cooler. The real deciding factor for me would be sight lines, and I’ve heard they aren’t great in the Z

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > AestheticsInMotion 11/17/2017 at 18:24

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That’s kinda wear I’m at, but also Coyote. The real advantage of the Nissan is Mileage. Only 3 Grand more for 40,000 miles less? Although is resale value is a factor the Mustang probably wins that.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/17/2017 at 18:44

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The Z all day long, it will handle better, get better fuel economy and be a chick magnet. Because middle age dads need chick magnetsz

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/17/2017 at 18:48

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Wait Mustangs aren’t chick magnets?

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/17/2017 at 19:02

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Nah, too common.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/17/2017 at 19:03

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I’d just go even cheaper and get a 350z. Apart from slightly less power (less than 25hp IIRC) and older interior and styling. I don’t really think you get anything more with the 370.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/17/2017 at 19:04

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Mustang. At 6’3” and 300 lbs (down 40 from a year ago) I have to put the seat in the Z in an odd position to keep from rubbing my head on the ceiling. My knees get squeezed under the steering wheel and it isn’t comfortable for me to drive on a regular basis.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/17/2017 at 19:06

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Only if you are trying to run them over.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 11/17/2017 at 19:13

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I suppose that’s true. In ly neck of the woods most people would assume that Z is a Porsche.

Elumerere > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/17/2017 at 19:34

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Why not get a 996?

Can be had for 20k all day long, have rear seats big enough for an 8 year old, rear-wheel drive (and rear-engine), handling like no other..

But yes, maintenance costs are up there.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Elumerere 11/17/2017 at 19:35

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I think you answered your own question there

Elumerere > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/17/2017 at 20:20

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But it’s so very worth it...?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Elumerere 11/17/2017 at 20:36

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I guess it wouldn’t be for me as the main reason I want RWD is for drifting, and a Porsche wouldn’t be the best car for that. Especially win the higher maintenance, and repair costs

Elumerere > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/17/2017 at 20:38

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Very true. But the slingshot out of corners makes you wanna give up drifting, and that is specific to rwd.

Maybe a boxster? Cheaper to get into, mid-engined (not perfect for drifting either, though).

Get the ‘stang.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/17/2017 at 21:28

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The Z for sure. Early MT82s blow.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 11/17/2017 at 23:41

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What is a Mt82

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/18/2017 at 00:17

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The 6-speed in the Coyote GTs.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 11/18/2017 at 00:43

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Ooh

pip bip - choose Corrour > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/18/2017 at 04:55

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Mustang.