need more horse power

Modshack · 12-29-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by z man

The difference with a person who happens to be over 40, is that we do not have to try to impress others with the wheels we drive

...The critics rhyme with "itch".....

FuszNissan · 12-29-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

...The critics rhyme with "itch".....

Mod...What rymes with itch ???

Zsteve · 12-29-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by z man

I too am one of those Z drivers who happens to be over 40. Although my Z was even less than $35,000.00, I purchased it because I liked it and could afford it. The difference with a person who happens to be over 40, is that we do not have to try to impress others with the wheels we drive (we buy because we can afford to own) and not to impress others.

I own several vehicles which includes classics as well as collectors and have found the Z to be a very nice car. If the poster does their research, they'll find that most sports cars are owned by older well established individuals who does not have to utilize them as their primary transportation. I too have brought products from Pep Boys, Walmart and any other discount retailer (I love a bargain), just like the Z is a bargain.
If you are wanting me to impress you, Follow me to the bank.

Now this knida makes all things come together. Some people here say the Z is the best bang for the buck when they compare the car to other higher priced cars that are just as fast but might have better interiors (for example), and now some down you for shopping at places that cost less for the same quality. Hmmmmmm......

Zsteve · 12-29-2009, 07:24 AM

Being a bit on the older side here, I will say this, The Z has always been more of an older mans ride when bought new. I remember my dad wanting one and when I was a teenager only older men had the Zs. Even when I was in my early 20s and wanted to buy decent cars the companies wouldnt let you if you had a certain % of your income going to bills, they check all your bills, not like today where they just check your income basically. So back then buying nice cars was harder than today and thats why you see younger people in nicer cars today for one reason. It was a bummer but then back then you didnt have what you do today, people buying over their head and not just in cars, and not really being able to afford it. So when I was a teenager all I saw was 30 -40 yr old men driving new Zs. I bought the Z more out of nostalgia, not coolness, as it was a car I wanted when younger. When I was able to afford nice cars the Z just wasnt made to the quality I liked until the 370Z, so I was buying other cars like Audis. I also think that is why older guys for the most part dont mod the car as much cuz they remember what the car is suppose to mean. Some might get more power for the car but not so much on the exterior mods. Just my 2 cents.

motoextreme · 12-29-2009, 09:21 AM

Well said Steve!

Wish you were closer, we'd have to grab a beer.. or six.

Zsteve · 12-29-2009, 10:08 AM

have to stick up for us older guys. LOL

KillerBee370 · 12-29-2009, 10:36 AM

^ In complete agreement with steve on this one as well. Let's not forget the parents of overbearing brats that grew up with the notion that "driving" was learned by playing "Grand Theft Auto" and the like who actually purchase these vehicles for their kids. Really pathetic and not one bit of appreciation learned in the process. Shameful.

vipor · 12-29-2009, 11:17 AM

oo can i come live with you? how's the garage? got a lift?

love the "Taxi" Bobo. good thing you didn't take off the graphics/scoop/spoiler cuz that would've slowed her down a lot!

KillerBee370 · 12-29-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by vipor

oo can i come live with you? how's the garage? got a lift?

Oh my Gawd NO!! I can't even walk in that garage!! Wifey got a foothold in there from the get-go and took over that shiit!!

vipor · 12-29-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

Oh my Gawd NO!! I can't even walk in that garage!! Wifey got a foothold in there from the get-go and took over that shiit!!

well that blows. friend's house is like that. 2 twin garages, connected. plus a separate bike garage with room for 2.

his old house was nice, 2 double garages opposite one another. one for storage, one for work.

Trips · 12-29-2009, 11:25 AM

well here's my spread!

KillerBee370 · 12-29-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

well here's my spread!

2theextreme · 12-29-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

well here's my spread!

You'll never guess which one I'd want......that's right.....the BLUISH one on the right side!!

vipor · 12-29-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

You'll never guess which one I'd want......that's right.....the BLUISH one on the right side!!

i'm diggin the green one with the windmill

2theextreme · 12-29-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by vipor

i'm diggin the green one with the windmill

And an extra ladder!

12-29-2009, 07:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 21	Being a bit on the older side here, I will say this, The Z has always been more of an older mans ride when bought new. I remember my dad wanting one and when I was a teenager only older men had the Zs. Even when I was in my early 20s and wanted to buy decent cars the companies wouldnt let you if you had a certain % of your income going to bills, they check all your bills, not like today where they just check your income basically. So back then buying nice cars was harder than today and thats why you see younger people in nicer cars today for one reason. It was a bummer but then back then you didnt have what you do today, people buying over their head and not just in cars, and not really being able to afford it. So when I was a teenager all I saw was 30 -40 yr old men driving new Zs. I bought the Z more out of nostalgia, not coolness, as it was a car I wanted when younger. When I was able to afford nice cars the Z just wasnt made to the quality I liked until the 370Z, so I was buying other cars like Audis. I also think that is why older guys for the most part dont mod the car as much cuz they remember what the car is suppose to mean. Some might get more power for the car but not so much on the exterior mods. Just my 2 cents. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette Last edited by Zsteve; 12-29-2009 at 07:32 AM.

12-29-2009, 09:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 368	Well said Steve! Wish you were closer, we'd have to grab a beer.. or six. __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-29-2009, 10:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 21	have to stick up for us older guys. LOL __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

12-29-2009, 11:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	oo can i come live with you? how's the garage? got a lift? love the "Taxi" Bobo. good thing you didn't take off the graphics/scoop/spoiler cuz that would've slowed her down a lot! __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-29-2009, 11:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	well here's my spread! __________________

12-29-2009, 10:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	^ In complete agreement with steve on this one as well. Let's not forget the parents of overbearing brats that grew up with the notion that "driving" was learned by playing "Grand Theft Auto" and the like who actually purchase these vehicles for their kids. Really pathetic and not one bit of appreciation learned in the process. Shameful.

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