Test drove a 5.0, not real impressed
05-31-2010, 11:57 PM
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Lol, perception I imagine has a huge influence. My first experience driving Mustangs was at my local dealer. First I drove the 2010 GT, and I was like YES, it was much more enjoyable than our Solstice GXP, which is a fun turbo car to zip around in. Then, I test drove the 5.0 and as soon as I went WOT, my father slowly let off a ****. I get the same reaction with anyone who gets into it :P. However,I feel you would get the same reaction on that CBR and more so I would imagine.
06-01-2010, 10:52 AM
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Somewhat separately, brand "T" shocks/struts tend to give a stiffer ride over sharp bumps anyway, at least their (adjustable) Illumina series very definitely do.
Of course you're going to notice what isn't there (NVH and tighter suspension control).
Norm
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06-01-2010, 10:58 AM
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Maybe I need to leave the bike parked for a week drive my GT then go back and give her another try.
However, I am pretty hot for a 350/370Z roadster these days, but I would like to give the 5.0 another chance.
However, I am pretty hot for a 350/370Z roadster these days, but I would like to give the 5.0 another chance.
06-01-2010, 10:26 PM
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If the 5.0 felt slow to you, then the 350/370Z will feel like a tortoise.
06-01-2010, 10:49 PM
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Actually he may like the feeling of the Z better only because it will be lighter and more agile to some extent like his bike. Who knows though. He could have been drunk when he posted this too, cause i am hearing the exact opposite form everyone else.
06-01-2010, 11:20 PM
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I don't think just because its a smaller ride that the Z would be perceived as faster. The 370Z has a curb weight/power ratio of 9.64 lbs/hp with its fancy auto, the 5.0 has 8.75 lbs/hp with a manual tranny. That 2008 CBR1000RR has a ratio of 2.47 lbs/hp, that is a radical change of perception.
However, that is a comparison between a crotch rocket and a muscle car. Two things that are in the automobile category and differ from there.
However, that is a comparison between a crotch rocket and a muscle car. Two things that are in the automobile category and differ from there.
06-01-2010, 11:47 PM
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I test drove an 2011 5.0 convertible today and I have to say that I am not all that impressed; am I the only one here?
For a car that is suppose to have 400+ HP it just wasn’t that fast and the suspension felt like a caddy…just plain mushy!
Now I understand some of that is perception on my part because I rode into the dealer on my 2008 CBR1000RR so any car I drive feels slow in comparison.
On top of that the car was a vert and my 07 GT has Tokico dampeners that are stiff.
All of this could mean my perception is a bit skewed, but I have to say I was just feeling very mehhh!
I will say I like the new interior a lot and I am now convinced whatever I buy next will be a vert!
What do you guys think of the new 5.0, love it or hate it?
For a car that is suppose to have 400+ HP it just wasn’t that fast and the suspension felt like a caddy…just plain mushy!
Now I understand some of that is perception on my part because I rode into the dealer on my 2008 CBR1000RR so any car I drive feels slow in comparison.
On top of that the car was a vert and my 07 GT has Tokico dampeners that are stiff.
All of this could mean my perception is a bit skewed, but I have to say I was just feeling very mehhh!
I will say I like the new interior a lot and I am now convinced whatever I buy next will be a vert!
What do you guys think of the new 5.0, love it or hate it?