I admit it... It is TRUE... but I love you guys!

[RoushMach1]

I like it overall. I like the styling on them but one thing I never understood is the awful exterior door handle design but I am not going to rag on your car.

Good luck, hope you enjoy it!

[Perferd]

I just don't know how they can include 14" Brembo Brakes, 50/50 balance, leather panels, bucket racing seats, and Ford can't. Its a nice car but I skipped the Z because its modding for power is limited on the Z.

Cant make more money by offering those things...can they?

[Scarface]

Cant make more money by offering those things...can they?

But they probably sell more if these were included, volume is good for money.

[Perferd]

If they did add those things wouldnt they just add $5k more to the price tag?

[Scarface]

If they did add those things wouldnt they just add $5k more to the price tag?

If Nissan and Audi can figure out a way not to charge more, why can't Ford? After sitting in an Audi A4 and Audi TT, I still scratch my head to why my interior is all plastic. Everyone said the price would increase but if you look at the last three models, basically they are all the same and they shared the same parts except the 2011 5.0 so cost isn't an issue because these parts are made in mass production with little re-engineering or development. When I had my 2002 Stage2, there was a recall from Ford for the brake handle cable, it effected years 2004-1982, this tells me they have been using the same cable and design for the last 22yrs+.

[DiMora]

Those are sweet.

Check out Steve Millen Motorsports (AKA Stillen)...twin turbos maybe? They have a Vortech Centrifugal supercharger available for sure.

STILLEN : Precision Performance Components for Your Car or Truck

[Perferd]

If Nissan and Audi can figure out a way not to charge more, why can't Ford? After sitting in an Audi A4 and Audi TT, I still scratch my head to why my interior is all plastic. Everyone said the price would increase but if you look at the last three models, basically they are all the same and they shared the same parts except the 2011 5.0 so cost isn't an issue because these parts are made in mass production with little re-engineering or development. When I had my 2002 Stage2, there was a recall from Ford for the brake handle cable, it effected years 2004-1982, this tells me they have been using the same cable and design for the last 22yrs+.

Well wouldnt adding those just cut into their profits?

[Scarface]

Well wouldnt adding those just cut into their profits?

Definetly would but anyone in marketing (yes I am in marketing) will them you volume over profit ANYDAY. It it takes 2 or 3 cars to make the same profit as one its a good problem to have because your cost margin is the same but your profit margin will increase with volume, second, now you are branding yourself, instead of having one mustang owner, you will have 2 or 3 mustang owners which will bring a huge return in parts, service, and performance. We just had meeting with our local Sonic (fast food) owner, Sonic ran a special called "Happy Hour" from 2-4 where all slushes and drinks are 1/2. In one week, they sold more drinks then 1 month and their profit margin increased, it also brought brand awareness.

[RoushMach1]

We just had meeting with our local Sonic (fast food) owner, Sonic ran a special called "Happy Hour" from 2-4 where all slushes and drinks are 1/2. In one week, they sold more drinks then 1 month and their profit margin increased, it also brought brand awareness.

Mmmmm Sonic Peanut Butter milkshake..... what were you guys discussing again?

[Scarface]

Mmmmm Sonic Peanut Butter milkshake..... what were you guys discussing again?

mmmm, I got to try that drink but I think I will be heading down to Sonic for the Strawberry Limeade.

[sally4ponies]

I'd really like to see those wheels in motion. I say ya' need twin turbos!! Before you know it you'll be all modded out again and it'll be a garage queen too!! Come pull up a chair with us once in a while, we'll be here!!

[Star Driver]

Tell him to put some wheel locks on it, theives stole 2 sets off of 2 new cars on a delaer lot in Nashville and left the cars sitting on cement blocks.

[nashvillenobody]

I will undoubtedly do some mods, your guys fault for getting me into all that, but the car draws a heck of a lot less attention then the Roush! I have already been using it to drive around doing my photo shoots and feel fine leaving it in a safe parking spot in the parking lot, and never felt ok with leaving the Roush in a parking lot like that.

As for the locks... they are already installed.. the wheels were a big attraction

[pikapp]

So...Ronnie, hows that Z doing? Funny, each morning when I go downstairs to get the newspaper, I pass by the 2009 fnsweet poster, see your car and just sigh....

[sally4ponies]

Ditto, seeing Ronnie with that car is like Dorothy without Toto...............

[sigbrown1297]

Did you get the family and friends discount? I have a friend who does pricing for Nissan and she told me she could get 4.5% below invoice. Tempting, but considing im outta job i couldn't.

[JSork25]

It's been awhile since I've been able to check back in here, but am catching up. In the process I caught this thread and have to admit I, too, caved when I saw the Z. I was mesmerized by the synchro-rev concept and went to test drive. Ended up purchasing the next month (traded in my Acura TL Type-S). It's a blast to drive and at 6'3 myself, I was quite surprised as to how much room I have in the driver's seat.

I'll try and attach a few pictures....

Acura TL Type-S that I traded for the Z:


370Z - Sport, Touring, NAV, the works:


Shameless Roush plug (with my old STi next to it):

~ Josh