Would this make you mad?

yakz · 05-03-2011, 07:48 PM

To be honest, I would straight-up trade my 2009 370Z Base+Sport for a 2009 Cayman S (not just because the Porsche has a higher resale value!). Not because I dislike my Z in any way (in relation to the Porsche. The Z itself could use more torque), but because I want to know what it feels like to settle into that car.

When I bought my Z, the comparable Cayman S was another $10k. Sorry for being a pleb, but $10k is a significant amount of money to me. Info said the 370z was raw and more powerful. Maintenance on a Porsche is supposedly torturous. So, I bought the Z. But I'd love to know just how green the grass is on the other side.

daisuke149 · 05-03-2011, 07:57 PM

my personal opinion is that if you feel that someone else getting the same car is one-upping you then perhaps your insecure and maybe you yourself got the car to feelbetter about yourself in some way? Like look at me im drivin a flashy car.

Yes a bit dramatic i am. but really, you have your car, worry about your car and what makes you love your car. More than likely, if he gets the Z without really thinking it through he will sell it shortly. Its not a car for people who purchase it without really knowing anything about it.

oleg · 05-03-2011, 08:04 PM

Or if you still don't want him to get one and he isn't a car guy say that you are willing to help him find another car if he hasn't looked into them yet, and maybe you can talk him into getting a g37 or something along those lines.

Dwight Frye · 05-03-2011, 08:06 PM

To the OP: How old are you ?
Not only should you not be worrying about it, you shouldn't even be bringing it up on a public forum like you need a support group or something.

sonic370 · 05-03-2011, 08:16 PM

you stated in your words that you sounded selfish and i agree............

you act like you won't the only z in your town............

iv'e never heard of a one man forum......

it will be ok lighten up

11Thumper · 05-03-2011, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

To the OP: How old are you ?
Not only should you not be worrying about it, you shouldn't even be bringing it up on a public forum like you need a support group or something.

I'm guessing he's 11-teen or something. Honestly, it's totally rediculous to get upset that your boss wants the same car. It's a sweet car and if your boss, the cook at a local cafe, or the grabage man want one then F-ING AWESOME!

The OP is all bent up about it because for some reason he's tied his identity to the car. I'm sure when he heads out to the local club scene he's wearing ALL the 370Z clothing he can find. I mean hat, gloves, t-shirt, sweater, jacket, socks, etc. He's like "hey baby...I've got a 370Z. Let's head back to my crib" (room at his parents' house

).

As they're walking out his boss walks up to them dressed in a nice suit with cool shades, looks at the girl and says "hey baby...I've got a 370Z touring model with nav and the sport package. My wheels are bigger than his and they're forged. Yeah baby...I said FORGED! Come back to my HOUSE and we'll have a great time."

The chick leaves with his boss and the lonely dude is stuck washing his base model 370Z alone in the morning with his tears.

Parkerman · 05-03-2011, 08:22 PM

I'll be honest..

If someone else getting the same car as you "ruins it for you" you have issues...

esfourteen · 05-03-2011, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parkerman

I'll be honest..

If someone else getting the same car you "ruins it for you" you have issues...

especially your boss, are you afraid hes going to tell everyone you only got a base?

sajonf · 05-03-2011, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Econ

you have two options:

Forced Induction
GTR

Option #3: Grow up and get over it.

kenchan · 05-03-2011, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11Thumper

True that!

Nobody else at my company has a Z and since I'm the boss and control salaries...I'm safe.

you da man.

delusional · 05-03-2011, 10:48 PM

man i'd love for my boss or someone in the family to get the same car as me. it'd be pretty nice seeing how their taste in mods are. i dont think you should worry much

happytheman · 05-04-2011, 12:05 AM

I think he's paying you the ultimate compliment! He's seen your ride, and now he wants one too....and he should because it's a bitchin' ride. Now you two can share Z love stories and enjoy the ensuing camaraderie.

Worried about his ride being "better" than yours? Make it special by giving it some cosmetic mods...hell, drop in a CAI and CBE. Guess what? It'll look better AND outperform your boss' ride. Then who'll be ballin'?

You have NOTHING to be upset about. Enjoy your Z. You bought it for a reason...now OWN it man!

ImportConvert · 05-04-2011, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bflosabre91

I bought my base 2010 370z a little over a month ago and now my boss is talking about getting one. I bought mine pretty much bare bones and i know he would end up getting touring, nav, 19" rims and all that jazz. I can't help but be mad about it, i want to say something to him but i also don't want to come across as an *******. Hes a great guy and i have huge respect for him but its not something where we would work on our cars together or anything. He's not a car guy at all either. He told me the Zs only come in black(mine isn't black) and didn't know they even switched to the 370z. I don't want to be an ******* but i think if he got one it would kinda ruin it for me. What does everyone think if they were in my shoes?

he wants a sports car(more like his wife does) GT-R is too much but he did talk about liking porsche a lot too.

I would probably focus on developing some maturity as a starting point.

Mt Tam I am · 05-04-2011, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bflosabre91

I bought my base 2010 370z a little over a month ago and now my boss is talking about getting one. I bought mine pretty much bare bones and i know he would end up getting touring, nav, 19" rims and all that jazz. I can't help but be mad about it, i want to say something to him but i also don't want to come across as an *******. Hes a great guy and i have huge respect for him but its not something where we would work on our cars together or anything. He's not a car guy at all either. He told me the Zs only come in black(mine isn't black) and didn't know they even switched to the 370z. I don't want to be an ******* but i think if he got one it would kinda ruin it for me. What does everyone think if they were in my shoes?

he wants a sports car(more like his wife does) GT-R is too much but he did talk about liking porsche a lot too.

Go buy some Vagisil.

BeachZTT · 05-04-2011, 07:17 AM

They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I think you should take it as such. Here is something else to think about... 95% of the people that look at your car don't know the difference between the base and the touring/sport/nav.

There will ALWAYS be someone with something better that what you have. Enjoy your path and let that be motivation for you to set your own higher goals. Suspension and wheels would easily put a personal touch on YOUR car and can be done any time you have the funds.

You have an incredible car! To quote an old Nissan ad campaign... "Enjoy the ride!"

05-03-2011, 08:22 PM	#52 (permalink)
Parkerman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 255 Drives: 2009 MB 370z Rep Power: 14	I'll be honest.. If someone else getting the same car as you "ruins it for you" you have issues... __________________ Last edited by Parkerman; 05-03-2011 at 09:32 PM. Reason: left out "as"

05-03-2011, 10:48 PM	#56 (permalink)
delusional Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NewYork Posts: 968 Drives: 09 PG T/S/N 7AT Rep Power: 15	man i'd love for my boss or someone in the family to get the same car as me. it'd be pretty nice seeing how their taste in mods are. i dont think you should worry much __________________ 2009 Platinum Graphite Touring [ Sport Package ¦¦ Navigation ¦¦ 7 Speed Automatic ] [ Berk ¦ H&R ¦ ONEighty ¦ K&N ¦ Stillen ¦ Eibach ¦ Cobb ¦ Ichiba ¦ Hankook ]

05-04-2011, 07:17 AM	#60 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 16	They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I think you should take it as such. Here is something else to think about... 95% of the people that look at your car don't know the difference between the base and the touring/sport/nav. There will ALWAYS be someone with something better that what you have. Enjoy your path and let that be motivation for you to set your own higher goals. Suspension and wheels would easily put a personal touch on YOUR car and can be done any time you have the funds. You have an incredible car! To quote an old Nissan ad campaign... "Enjoy the ride!" __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

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05-03-2011, 07:48 PM	#46 (permalink)
yakz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 28 Drives: 09 370Z PG B+Sport Rep Power: 14	To be honest, I would straight-up trade my 2009 370Z Base+Sport for a 2009 Cayman S (not just because the Porsche has a higher resale value!). Not because I dislike my Z in any way (in relation to the Porsche. The Z itself could use more torque), but because I want to know what it feels like to settle into that car. When I bought my Z, the comparable Cayman S was another $10k. Sorry for being a pleb, but $10k is a significant amount of money to me. Info said the 370z was raw and more powerful. Maintenance on a Porsche is supposedly torturous. So, I bought the Z. But I'd love to know just how green the grass is on the other side.

05-03-2011, 07:57 PM	#47 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	my personal opinion is that if you feel that someone else getting the same car is one-upping you then perhaps your insecure and maybe you yourself got the car to feelbetter about yourself in some way? Like look at me im drivin a flashy car. Yes a bit dramatic i am. but really, you have your car, worry about your car and what makes you love your car. More than likely, if he gets the Z without really thinking it through he will sell it shortly. Its not a car for people who purchase it without really knowing anything about it.

05-03-2011, 08:04 PM	#48 (permalink)
oleg Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370z 6mt sp Rep Power: 14	Or if you still don't want him to get one and he isn't a car guy say that you are willing to help him find another car if he hasn't looked into them yet, and maybe you can talk him into getting a g37 or something along those lines.

05-03-2011, 08:06 PM	#49 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 15	To the OP: How old are you ? Not only should you not be worrying about it, you shouldn't even be bringing it up on a public forum like you need a support group or something.

05-03-2011, 08:16 PM	#50 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	you stated in your words that you sounded selfish and i agree............ you act like you won't the only z in your town............ iv'e never heard of a one man forum...... it will be ok lighten up

05-04-2011, 12:05 AM	#57 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	I think he's paying you the ultimate compliment! He's seen your ride, and now he wants one too....and he should because it's a bitchin' ride. Now you two can share Z love stories and enjoy the ensuing camaraderie. Worried about his ride being "better" than yours? Make it special by giving it some cosmetic mods...hell, drop in a CAI and CBE. Guess what? It'll look better AND outperform your boss' ride. Then who'll be ballin'? You have NOTHING to be upset about. Enjoy your Z. You bought it for a reason...now OWN it man!