The Z is respected. Only morons like civic/frs and mustang drivers have anything negative to say.

I think people from every section of the enthusiast market just want to see a Z35. But the Z holds its own.

Adding to my post. If there's going to be negativity over the Z? It's not going to be directly at the Z. It's Nissan's neglect of this amazing car.

I've always loved the second gen 300Z twin turbo. The design is timeless and I believe the 370Z will be looked at in the same way in 15 years.

Younger males in the HS/College age that probably got into car from fast and the furious or video games usually ask me, IS THAT A GTR? Now, I did copy the GTR black a-pillar for that wraparound cockpit look, but . . . yeah, thats what i get from that demographic

OTOH, middle age people and up don't bother asking what model it is, they just say, wow! nice car! These are not car people, just random folks at the car wash, grocery store, restaurant, etc. Its pretty nice, because you know their opinion is the "purest" - unhindered by allegiance to a brand or style

At the car wash i also ran into this lady who was maybe 50-60 years old that had a super clean new nismo also that got a chuckle out of seeing our cars next to each other.

Then there's your random dudes are the local autozone or junk yard that just wanna know how much power i'm making.

If You Have To Explain It - They Wouldn't Understand It! :iagree:

I bought my Z because I fell in love with the NISMO a few years back, and when I could finally afford one I bought it because I knew it would be a car I would have a for a really long time. My plan is to keep it as "classic" as possible with little modification (just a few performance upgrades). I feel like it will be looked upon in the future how a lot of people look at the 97 supras today. that "unicorn" feel,,, if you know what I mean.

I agree with a lot of you that there are way too many out there now acquiring older z34 models, BAGGING THEM, doing "all show, no go" mods and making them parking lot queens.

simplicity is key. less is more. keep the nismo, a nismo. IMO.

but yes.... the Z stands in a class all on its own.... there's nothing like it. IT'S DIFFERENT. pure love.

with 7 years of ownership in a roadster.

I can say I've received more and more compliments as years go by...

What I love is the "hey man, I like your 350" … I say, "thanks, but its a 370" … then the, "oh, I didn't know they made a 370!" :wtf:

My opinion is; I don't care about strangers opinions.

They still doing that??? Geez!!

My favorite was the much older crowd ( I'm 31). which didn't help my case with my girlfriend because she always said it was a midlife crisis car. I always was a fan of them asking about the Z, whilst letting me know that they used to have a 240 or 260 280Z. I always thought that was so cool. Now I'm one of those guys that talks about the cars I used to own. I've always just liked talking to z guys, all gens. I bought my first z around 22.... So around that age having something to talk about with a 60 something your old dude was pretty cool. Cross plaining the generations of sorts.

How many times have you all been told "cool Porsche, bro"? I get that a couple of times a month. I just say, "thanks!"

Most people have to view it from the rear .... :tup:

I've had mine since October 2009 and I've never had anyone ask me if it was a Porsche. Most either don't know what it is, or tell me they like my 350Z.

Funny... I get the Porsche comment now and then.