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

Labrex · 12-02-2009, 01:51 AM

1998 Ford F-150 and then the 370Z. I only test drove it for about 5 minutes and was so tired of spending so much time searching for a new car, that I just bought it. Still don't know why I did it, but I love it.

schrute · 12-02-2009, 02:21 AM

The "kids car" in my family when I got my license at 16 years old was a 1980-something VW Rabbit (Diesel).

I can't remember how cheap Diesel was back in the '90s but it was definitley less than $1/gal. and that car got crazy mileage. I could afford to drive it even on my part-time income from The Gap, LOL.

One day on the way home from work the head gasket blew and I parked it on the side of the road and walked the rest of the way home (before cell phones, LOL). When my Dad got home from work that night I told him what happened, he called someone to arrange a tow and I never saw that car again - still not sure what happened to it.

First vehicle I bought myself was an '89 Nissan Hardbody Pickup.

The Hardbody (funny name, LOL) was a great truck. It was my first Nissan and my Z is my 7th. My wife's had a few Nissans as well - between us we've had 11.

shumby · 12-02-2009, 02:47 AM

not making fun. First car was a 89 firefly. all 3 cylinders of her. then 87 nissan centra them 89 camery then 94 sunfire them 2003 maxima then 08 G37S then 09 G37S and 09 FX50S.

I keep moving up

FricFrac · 12-02-2009, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shumby

not making fun. First car was a 89 firefly. all 3 cylinders of her. then 87 nissan centra them 89 camery then 94 sunfire them 2003 maxima then 08 G37S then 09 G37S and 09 FX50S.

I keep moving up

Moving up in years - we'll pretend te Sunfire never happend ;P

ConchZ2 · 12-02-2009, 05:12 PM

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 - ?? ??????

Zcott · 12-02-2009, 05:40 PM

My high school cruiser was a $900 special:

Spent most of my time trying to keep it running.
When it did, it was a lot of fun, but that old 350 was mighty thirsty for a kid sacking groceries.

zmyride · 12-02-2009, 05:55 PM

A couple friends of mine in my high school drove the 280Zs back in the late 80s. Everyday after school I would watch them drive their Z out of the school's parking lot with their hot girlfriends. And when I saw those two girls, I knew someday I had to get a Z. Being a geek that I was, I never had a girlfriend in high school and I always dreamed of how cool I would look if I owned a Z like my friends. Somehow the "Z" always stucks on my mind. But now that i'm married, I don't need a Z to impress girls. I just want to own one so I can have fun and pretend like I am 18 again.

And if i ever see those two friends again, I will make sure my Z will smoke them to dust unless they drive a Lambo or Ferrari.

ConchZ2 · 12-03-2009, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zcott

My high school cruiser was a $900 special:

Spent most of my time trying to keep it running.
When it did, it was a lot of fun, but that old 350 was mighty thirsty for a kid sacking groceries.

That car looks like the one my high school sweetheart had……………1970 Camaro!

Liquid_G · 12-03-2009, 03:14 PM

My first car was an 83 Olds Cutlass.. not the one with the 442 or anything cool like that.. it was a POS 6 cyl that had like 8 hp. seriously it was like 30 seconds 0-60 time. The engine started rod knocking like 2 weeks after buying it so i had it rebuilt.. the night i picked it up from being rebuilt i crashed it into a parked car.. 16yr old = dumbass. Drove the crap out of it with half a bumper and a junkyard hood.

My first car that I really ever started Modding was my 07 Maxima..

Had intake/spacers/Nismo exhaust from the 3.5 altima, audio, hid's, lots of other stuff.. Went to several local Nissan/Infiniti meets and started to really want a 350z.. Then the 370's came out and I was hooked.. Traded in the Max for my Z in August.

jookiyaya · 12-03-2009, 03:24 PM

1st car for me...
unbelievable ricey mods and what not... but i was a hardcore jdm honda lover.. notice i actually used a type R spoiler on my civic *sigh*

2nd car was a used 01 acura integra type R #0501

then put in another 10k to turn it to a honda integra type R....

and eventually my new love are nissans ^_^ but not this one.. hopefully by next year the 40th!!!! ^^

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

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!

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

12-02-2009, 02:21 AM	#32 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 16	The "kids car" in my family when I got my license at 16 years old was a 1980-something VW Rabbit (Diesel). I can't remember how cheap Diesel was back in the '90s but it was definitley less than $1/gal. and that car got crazy mileage. I could afford to drive it even on my part-time income from The Gap, LOL. One day on the way home from work the head gasket blew and I parked it on the side of the road and walked the rest of the way home (before cell phones, LOL). When my Dad got home from work that night I told him what happened, he called someone to arrange a tow and I never saw that car again - still not sure what happened to it. First vehicle I bought myself was an '89 Nissan Hardbody Pickup. The Hardbody (funny name, LOL) was a great truck. It was my first Nissan and my Z is my 7th. My wife's had a few Nissans as well - between us we've had 11. __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails Last edited by schrute; 12-02-2009 at 02:27 AM.

12-02-2009, 02:47 AM	#33 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	not making fun. First car was a 89 firefly. all 3 cylinders of her. then 87 nissan centra them 89 camery then 94 sunfire them 2003 maxima then 08 G37S then 09 G37S and 09 FX50S. I keep moving up __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-03-2009, 03:24 PM	#40 (permalink)
jookiyaya Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: maryland Posts: 262 Drives: 2010 40th Z!?!? Rep Power: 15	1st car for me... unbelievable ricey mods and what not... but i was a hardcore jdm honda lover.. notice i actually used a type R spoiler on my civic sigh 2nd car was a used 01 acura integra type R #0501 then put in another 10k to turn it to a honda integra type R.... and eventually my new love are nissans ^_^ but not this one.. hopefully by next year the 40th!!!! ^^ __________________ "370z gives you wings!! "

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