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Mag350Z

12-03-2009 04:51 PM

1987 Nissan 300ZX 2+2, followed by 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, followed by 2006 Nissan 350Z 6MT.....370Z still pending

ConchZ2

12-03-2009 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mag350Z (Post 306248)

1987 Nissan 300ZX 2+2, followed by 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, followed by 2006 Nissan 350Z 6MT.....370Z still pending

When you finally receive ownership……………….you will have the biggest smile in your neighborhood!

farmosh203

12-03-2009 08:27 PM

My first car was a 300zx. Here's my prom picture, dang I looked goofy back then!

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/3584/img0565o.jpg

kantonm

12-05-2009 03:14 PM

1975 VW Scirocco... spot springs, weber carb... POS.. but great first car.. then I bouGHT AN 80 200SX, fun car, put low pro tires and rims, pretty good handling, better after sway bars...fell in love with nissans, then had 2 maxima's a 95 200sx se then a 90 300zx...

NewlyIMPORTed

12-05-2009 03:56 PM

2004 mercedes benz clk 320 silver coupe 19" antera wheels and 5% tint

Endgame

12-05-2009 11:51 PM

Farmosh203: GO CATS!!! U of A!!!!

Car that led me to a Z: SR20DET / JDM speck S13 240sx with Widebody kit... LOVED that car, but made me want a Z.

farmosh203

12-05-2009 11:59 PM

Quote:

Farmosh203: GO CATS!!! U of A!!!!

Uh oh, we got a Tucson guy! My older brother went to U of A, he works at the Honeywell down there now.

FloridaViking

12-06-2009 06:40 AM

First car was a 1970 opel GT. Lots of fun but spent most of its time up on blocks.

kantonm

12-07-2009 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FloridaViking (Post 310125)

First car was a 1970 opel GT. Lots of fun but spent most of its time up on blocks.

learned to drive manual on a 70 Opel GT.. fun car!

cdawg410

12-07-2009 07:04 PM

http://images.cars.com/main/DMI/178857/11996.jpg

1986 200sx..... my dad bought it for me when I was 16 (1996).... didn't realize it was so that I could take and pick up my little sister from school....... still loved it, car would talk to you...."door is ajar" and a digital fuel gauge. Thought I was the hottest ish.

Endgame

12-07-2009 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farmosh203 (Post 310016)

Uh oh, we got a Tucson guy! My older brother went to U of A, he works at the Honeywell down there now.

LOL! Actually I am in Phx now... I work on a floor full of Devil fans. I love to razz them, and they give it right back. :tup:

afbond03

12-08-2009 12:50 PM

I had one of these when I was younger.http://www.z32.com/zcars/zcmatch2.jpg
It lead me to finally getting this later in life.http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...03/300zx-1.jpg

And now I own a beautiful black 09 370z

Chico370Z

12-08-2009 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Endgame (Post 310006)

Farmosh203: GO CATS!!! U of A!!!!

+1 repped for that lol

vipor

12-08-2009 01:26 PM

I've had a lot of cars over my 11 years of driving, here's a list:

1996 Pontiac Grand Am - Burgundy - Coupe - shared with mom, step dad's. he let it get repo'd
1990 Chevy Blazer - Black - 2 Door 2WD - bought from step dad, he bought it back, same price
1989 Toyota Corolla - Red - 4 Door - dad's car, I drove. clutch went out and was vandalized at the school auto shop
1978 Olds Cutlass Supreme - Creme (Vanilla Pudding) - Brougham - sold to a friend
1987 Honda Accord LXi - Light Blue - 2 Door Hatch - shared with step mom, motor locked up on her later
1989 Honda Accord LXi - Champagne - 4 Door - cut off, hit the guy. damaged the tranny, lost all but 1st gear. motor blew. sold as-is for 400$
1992 Nissan 240SX SE - Black - Coupe - had a HUD speedo omg. traded in.
1997 Nissan 240SX SE - Cobalt Green Pearl - Coupe (of course) - wrecked, cut off. sat on it for a while, sold to friend, we fixed it. he still drives it to this day.
1971 Chevy C10 - Ugly - LWB Custom Deluxe - 2 new motors and 3 new trannies. still needs work. parked at a friend's, still.
1995 Dodge Spirit - Burgundy - 4 Door 2.5L N/A - new tranny, replaced the head myself when the therm. locked up and it blew. sold to a junkyard after i got my Z for 100$ lol.
2009 Nissan 370Z - Pearl White - Nismo - effin win! :driving: :happydance:

I think that's all of them, lol.

The 240's were definitely where I fell in love with Nissans. Also, my mom had a Red 86 Z31 and later my brother had a Burgundy 86, both awesome cars.

j.arnaldo

12-08-2009 01:51 PM

'61 Ford Falcon. A slow poke, but reliable. I never DREAMED I'd end up owning a Z!!! Very reliable '04.5 Touring Coupe! Cheers!

phelan

12-08-2009 02:25 PM

We never dreamed you'd have a 2004.5 Tou- oh wait. :p

ANYWAY:
97 Range Rover -> 2003 Audi -> 1991 240SX (sorta...never quite finished building it, but sold it for payments on...) -> 2009 370Z

Going small is good for the environment. Right, RIGHT?!!?! :D :rofl2:

LETSGOEERS06

12-10-2009 03:26 PM

my first "car" was a Jeep Wrangler Laredo (89) w/ AC (actually rare'r than you would think)

89 wrangler -> 95 Wrangler sahara -> 03 eclipse gts -> 95 Blazer ->
-> 01 Grand Cherokee -> 05 Grand Cherokee -> 06 Grand Cherokee, and a 07 SRT8 but that one was only mine for a month

vipor

12-10-2009 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LETSGOEERS06 (Post 316341)

almost as many as i've had lol

you love your jeep/dodge cars huh lol

perfectnobody

12-10-2009 05:06 PM

this is my first car...lol

KillerBee370

12-10-2009 05:51 PM

'63 VW bus was the first. Too many to remember between then and now.

FricFrac

12-10-2009 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LETSGOEERS06 (Post 316341)

Lol - I've got a '99 Jeep Cheroke Larado 4.0L straigt six (I think I've got a thing for the straight six... ) for my winter beater - with a turbo muffler! Whoot whoot ;)

gumpy

12-11-2009 01:00 AM

Mine was a 06 VW Polo GTI, not sure if the US gets this car.

It had a lovely 20 valve 4 cylinder 1.8L turbo engine from the audi's. I miss the low down torque the small turbo's gave, as well as the rediculous level of fuel efficiency and the ease of parking the thing... =)

Trips

12-11-2009 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack (Post 302665)

First car, a '57 MGA in 1966 for $125. First Z, a 260 bought new in 1974 for $5000

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k1...59-MGA-web.jpg

http://images50.fotki.com/v1513/phot...84314/z-vi.jpg

My first Z was a 74 260 back in 84, I paid $2000, I also hated the Original Carbs! tossed those out and used the 71 carbs, and in 86, I found my 70.

mdbrich

12-11-2009 04:21 AM

sinceday1

12-11-2009 09:19 AM

1. 1997 Ford Probe GT
2. 2004 Nissan Murano SE
3. 2007 Audi A4 3.2
4. 2009 Nissan 370z

370z is the best yet!

After having experienced Nissan, had to go back. Once you go Nissan, You never go back.

370Zsteve

12-11-2009 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ConchZ2 (Post 304500)

This might be of interest to all the former RX-7 owners.
A camouflaged Roadster-bodied prototype has been spotted on the test track and two experimental models of the 16X rotary engine are being tested at the moment. The 16X rotary engine is of particular interest, it’s said to produce around 270ps and be 20% more economical on fuel thanks to direct injection and rapid combustion technology. Capacity is increased over the 13B coming in at 800cc x2 and will remain naturally aspirated. HA are quick to add that the 16X will certainly change the perception of the rotary engine as a gas guzzler to one that can produce high power and be light on fuel. Power will be transmitted through a world-first manually adjustable twin-clutch SMG. A dial on the center console will allow the driver to select various modes and while in “Auto” it will engage with precisely the right amount of pressure according to normal driving RPMs. If the RPM exceeds the amount designated for that particular mode, the clutch will automatically increase pressure to compensate. In “Sports” mode greater pressure is applied in the same way but without the reduced drivability that comes with a heavier clutch.
The 2012 RX-9’s chassis is said to be a totally new design and will focus on maximum weight saving which will also dictate the use of resin and aluminum panels for the body. Weight is expected to be around 1200kg and only slightly heavier than the current model Roadster. HA say that according to their source, out of all the designs for the new RX-9 that have appeared in various magazines the one pictured below is closest to what the RX-9 should look like.
0 to 60 should be 4.5 or lower.

Mazda RX-7?????? < ???? < ???? | ??? Car News - ?? ??????

http://www.carnews.com/Files/News/Ca...989242_550.jpg

:icon18: it would be such a cool car except for that stupid Mazda smiley face grille

370Zsteve

12-11-2009 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Bradley (Post 302515)

I bought a new RX-7 GSL-SE in 1985, I loved that car too :)

The GSL-SE was a hot car!

Trips

12-11-2009 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ConchZ2 (Post 304500)

What is the Name of this thread!??? :gtfo2:

Lug	12-11-2009 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's (Post 317445)

What is the Name of this thread!??? :gtfo2:

Apparently it's "Rag on people who post interesting cars" going by your post.

:D

Trips

12-11-2009 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Lug (Post 317552)

Apparently it's "Rag on people who post interesting cars" going by your post.

:D

I see, I missed his earlier post, and missed the connection! thanks for pointing that out Lug. :tiphat:

LETSGOEERS06

12-11-2009 12:14 PM

All my jeeps besided the 3 newest ones were Inline 6's that engine in bulletproof... you could beat that thing up like no other and it would just keep going.

LETSGOEERS06

12-11-2009 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor (Post 316348)

almost as many as i've had lol

you love your jeep/dodge cars huh lol

Well when i was 16 my parents and I went looking for cars I wanted a sports car... they thought I would kill myself in my moms z28 so I got a jeep and fell in love with them... after my eclipse and the wranglers I miss a Manual so much and where I live its unpractical to get a rwd car unless you have a 4x4 for the ICE/SNOW up and down these mountains.

Montez

12-11-2009 08:24 PM

Had nothing but the Nissan family, love them.

Past: 87 Max SE (mom had 83 280zx, brother 86 Max SE both got me hooked), 89 Max SE (stolen), 91 300 Zx, 95 Max SE (totalled), 97 Maxima SE, 03 350Z (Lemon lemon traded for 03 Max SE)

Current: 09 370Z base with sports pkg
03 Max SE
05 G35s Sport (wifes)

Lug	12-11-2009 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's (Post 317628)

I see, I missed his earlier post, and missed the connection! thanks for pointing that out Lug. :tiphat:

I live to serve.

feelzpwr91

12-12-2009 12:29 AM

Mine was an S15...still one of my dream cars

pgkam_820

12-12-2009 07:43 AM

mine was 300ZX turbo 1984, reason being I managed clocked 145 mph on the speedometer before I bought it because I never thought that car can hit top speed. This was back in 1990, From then on I have collected Z cars, six of them... sold one bought another one. So far I have driven three 280ZX two-seaters and one 300ZX 2+2 turbo, one 300ZX 2+2 normal aspirated engine and 300ZX turbo two-seaters. Now, 2009, I just bought 370Z pearl white 6MT, always fall in love everytime I drive the Z......

j.arnaldo

12-12-2009 10:20 AM

phelan=phail??? Just kiddin', man!

IDZRVIT

12-12-2009 02:03 PM

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My first car that eventually lead me to the 370Z.... what was your first?

Here it is, the awesome 1972 Dodge Polara!!!

Mag350Z

12-12-2009 02:09 PM

260z

awesome picture of the 260

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