Z owners age

TipsZ · 12-29-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

you had a kid when you were 17?

Step son - my wife is 3 years older than me. Though I call him mine as I raised him since he was 4.

Dwight Frye · 12-29-2009, 07:05 PM

I'm 54, divorced, no kids and making a comfortable income. I love sports cars and have always owned some type of performance car and until I'm so old and arthritic that I can't get in or out of one, always will. I still got the same thrill out of buying my new 370Z as I have with all of my other cars. I drive it pretty easy as a daily driver, but once in a while I still remind myself why I love sports cars.

emaddox84 · 12-29-2009, 09:55 AM

25, single homeowner.

ctzn · 12-29-2009, 10:36 AM

Surprised at how many college kids here are rocking $30k+ sports cars. When I was that age I worked my butt off to pay for school and happy to be able to afford a 98 Saturn. More power to ya though if you can make it work on your own dime.

Makes me feel less special that it took years of college and work experience to land a great job and career path to comfortably afford the Z

26 here, condo owner, getting married next year (she drives a G35), happy Z owner

Pharmacist · 12-29-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ctzn

Surprised at how many college kids here are rocking $30k+ sports cars. When I was that age I worked my butt off to pay for school and happy to be able to afford a 98 Saturn. More power to ya though if you can make it work on your own dime.

Makes me feel less special that it took years of college and work experience to land a great job and career path to comfortably afford the Z

26 here, condo owner, getting married next year (she drives a G35), happy Z owner

I agree with every word you said. That also describes me perfectly, except for the condo and girlfriend thing.

When I was in college, I was barely able to make ends meet with the mafia tuition fees that I had to pay. I wonder where do those people get all teh $$$ from to finance tuition and a sports car

BrianMSmith · 12-30-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

I agree with every word you said. That also describes me perfectly, except for the condo and girlfriend thing.

When I was in college, I was barely able to make ends meet with the mafia tuition fees that I had to pay. I wonder where do those people get all teh $$$ from to finance tuition and a sports car

The challenge for parents now, at least the well educated professional ones, is how to raise our children in an age of unprecedented privelage and wealth, with so many choices to make, to appreciate the finer things in life and the skill, discipline, commitment, and long term effort it has taken us to get here, across multiple generations.

Most of us raise our children at a lifestyle level they cannot hope to support themeselves until they are 30ish, and that's if they have a lot of talent, discipline, and do the hard work.

Which is why the children don't launch until age 25 or 30 nowadays....

and depending on how you look at it, either way, the last ten years of "DUMB CREDIT" are over, which has largely been financing the over abundant and unsustainable lifestyles of the majority.

TX_370 · 12-30-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianMSmith

The challenge for parents now, at least the well educated professional ones, is how to raise our children in an age of unprecedented privelage and wealth, with so many choices to make, to appreciate the finer things in life and the skill, discipline, commitment, and long term effort it has taken us to get here, across multiple generations.

Most of us raise our children at a lifestyle level they cannot hope to support themeselves until they are 30ish, and that's if they have a lot of talent, discipline, and do the hard work.

Which is why the children don't launch until age 25 or 30 nowadays....

and depending on how you look at it, either way, the last ten years of "DUMB CREDIT" are over, which has largely been financing the over abundant and unsustainable lifestyles of the majority.

What fcking world are you living in?!?!

I wasnt handed life dude... I go to school, support myself, and work my a$$ off... thank you sir!

theDreamer · 12-30-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianMSmith

The challenge for parents now, at least the well educated professional ones, is how to raise our children in an age of unprecedented privelage and wealth, with so many choices to make, to appreciate the finer things in life and the skill, discipline, commitment, and long term effort it has taken us to get here, across multiple generations.

Most of us raise our children at a lifestyle level they cannot hope to support themeselves until they are 30ish, and that's if they have a lot of talent, discipline, and do the hard work.

Which is why the children don't launch until age 25 or 30 nowadays....

and depending on how you look at it, either way, the last ten years of "DUMB CREDIT" are over, which has largely been financing the over abundant and unsustainable lifestyles of the majority.

While I can see the point in parents treating their children to a lifestyle they may not achieve until later in life, but is that not the point? One of my parents goals is to let their children have more than what they had, not just in money/gifts/etc. but education, life experiences, etc. Many people choose to work harder and reach that level sooner in life. I will not preach about my own life, but I think some of your comments are extremely pessimistic on society or the youth.

tbonesteak · 12-30-2009, 03:33 PM

25 yr old, single, investment banker in beverly hills, ca. Other ride is a 2007 mb sl550. Sold 07 honda s2000 to buy the 370z.

mdbrich · 12-29-2009, 10:42 AM

1

Z Luck · 12-29-2009, 10:46 AM

24 , single

Morbidd · 10-29-2010, 10:40 AM

34, artist,

puckman77 · 12-29-2009, 10:47 AM

48, married, son in USAF, daughter a H.S. senior applying for colleges. I've driven sporty/sports cars since my very first car ('73 Vette). The best I can probably hope for is a GTR, medium 911 or maybe another M-car. Don't see a Ferrari 458 Italia in my future!!!!

Azroadster · 12-29-2009, 11:03 AM

56, married. I came from the Miata world. My first sports car was a '80 RX7. Baby came along and had to do the mini van thing for a while. Have owned three Miatas and still have a very nice '94 in the garage. Had the Z for six months and couldn't be happier.

AZ Roadster

djsizzy · 12-29-2009, 11:40 AM

23...I accepted a job with a Mid-Size CPA Firm after my internship so I knew I had a job when I graduated. After passing the CPA exam I decided to trade in my 06 Si for the current nismo.

Payments are kind of high, but hey, I don't really have much else to spend money on right now

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Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 17	I'm 54, divorced, no kids and making a comfortable income. I love sports cars and have always owned some type of performance car and until I'm so old and arthritic that I can't get in or out of one, always will. I still got the same thrill out of buying my new 370Z as I have with all of my other cars. I drive it pretty easy as a daily driver, but once in a while I still remind myself why I love sports cars.

12-29-2009, 09:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
emaddox84 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Grayson, GA Posts: 14 Drives: 2009 370z ST Rep Power: 16	25, single homeowner.

12-29-2009, 10:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
ctzn inquisitive Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Back in Midwest, StL Posts: 384 Drives: G35 Rep Power: 17	Surprised at how many college kids here are rocking $30k+ sports cars. When I was that age I worked my butt off to pay for school and happy to be able to afford a 98 Saturn. More power to ya though if you can make it work on your own dime. Makes me feel less special that it took years of college and work experience to land a great job and career path to comfortably afford the Z 26 here, condo owner, getting married next year (she drives a G35), happy Z owner

12-30-2009, 03:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 376	25 yr old, single, investment banker in beverly hills, ca. Other ride is a 2007 mb sl550. Sold 07 honda s2000 to buy the 370z.

12-29-2009, 10:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
Z Luck Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: BKK Posts: 3 Drives: 370 Z Rep Power: 16	24 , single

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Morbidd Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: houston Age: 49 Posts: 8 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	34, artist,

12-29-2009, 10:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
puckman77 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 22 Drives: 09 Z Blue AT T/S/NAV Rep Power: 17	48, married, son in USAF, daughter a H.S. senior applying for colleges. I've driven sporty/sports cars since my very first car ('73 Vette). The best I can probably hope for is a GTR, medium 911 or maybe another M-car. Don't see a Ferrari 458 Italia in my future!!!!

12-29-2009, 11:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
Azroadster Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 195 Drives: 2009 370Z Yellow 7sp Rep Power: 17	56, married. I came from the Miata world. My first sports car was a '80 RX7. Baby came along and had to do the mini van thing for a while. Have owned three Miatas and still have a very nice '94 in the garage. Had the Z for six months and couldn't be happier. AZ Roadster

12-29-2009, 11:40 AM	#15 (permalink)
djsizzy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Raleigh Posts: 44 Drives: 2009 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 16	23...I accepted a job with a Mid-Size CPA Firm after my internship so I knew I had a job when I graduated. After passing the CPA exam I decided to trade in my 06 Si for the current nismo. Payments are kind of high, but hey, I don't really have much else to spend money on right now