Z receiving the attention you expected?

armensti · 03-30-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

People absolutely love this car! From stop light to restaurant parking lot to cruising in the highway -- you can't stop people from staring at the car. So far it's always been positive feedback. I expected a little attention but this is way more than I anticipated.

i don't really pay attention to people in other cars but when i do look most of the time their either looking at the car or giving me the thumbs up

k.alexander · 03-30-2009, 06:53 PM

Seriously, this car is getting waaaaay more attention than I anticipated. Actually a little too much; that is to say, as much as I'm flattered by it (on behalf of the Z, of course), it's way more attention than I expected.

MightyBobo · 03-30-2009, 06:59 PM

Haha, just went in the gate, and the security guard is like, "Hmm....E-5 huh....must be livin' it up?" lol.

I had one simple answer: "Nope, I'm just not married."

We BS-ed a bit about it since I guess he was really into the 350's, and mine stood out for some reason (he didnt know the 370 was out). Seemed surprised you could get it for 35 out the door with tax...

m4a1mustang · 03-30-2009, 07:02 PM

A little more than I expected.

For some reason young Asian males in "lesser" import cars give me hardass looks. Jealousy maybe?

Mustang GT's are really aggressive around me, too.

MightyBobo · 03-30-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

A little more than I expected.

For some reason young Asian males in "lesser" import cars give me hardass looks. Jealousy maybe?

Mustang GT's are really aggressive around me, too.

No surprise there - I got the same treatment from some shitty Celica last night. Dude rode my *** and blew by me looking all hard.

And the Mustang story reminds me of when I went and test drove an RX-8 when they first came out, about 5 years ago...I didnt even make it a mile down the road and I was getting challenged by some 4th gen Camaro. Was ridiculous...either way, that car was ball-less so I quickly shot it down haha.

m4a1mustang · 03-30-2009, 07:09 PM

I just hate how all these punk kids feel like they have to race... it's like... why not you just pull up next to me, check out my car, and get on with it? I'm too old for that kind of crap. If I see a nice car and the driver notices me checking it out I'll give them a thumbs up or a nod... that's it. I have run into a lot of those kind of people since i"ve had my Z but unfortunately it also attracts those that will most likely succumb to Darwin.

The guys in RSX's or other FWD imports that act all hard make me laugh, though. It's hilarious to see some dude in a Civic or RSX think he's the **** in the car daddy bought him. I'm sorry, but I'm never going to act like I am the **** unless I'm driving Jeff Gordon's race car to work!

molamann · 03-30-2009, 07:30 PM

^^^

Surprisingly I don't recall any imports challenging me yet, it's all been domestic. Camaro and Trans AM to even a Monte Carlo and a Dodge Ram. Probably due to where I live right now

KillerBee370 · 03-30-2009, 07:35 PM

^^ I like to drive fast on my terms. I will never "race" some foolish kid because he's giving me "hard" looks. I would rather get a thumbs up from a Porsche GT3 or something and do a spirited drive with him and then discuss the finer things over Starbucks or something.

I've got it all.... and nothing to prove to some shmuck kid.

tranceformer · 03-30-2009, 08:20 PM

I think most people around where I live think it's a 350z. Hell even a few friends & coworkers mistaken my new 370z for my old 350z. I bought pearl white both times, probably adds to the confusion.

AndreZ Cadena · 03-30-2009, 10:03 PM

Yeah...... been pulled over twice for no apparent reason, both times by younger people, and they always want to ask about the car, then they give me a dumb explenation of why I was pulled over. And yeah the people at the parking lot, thats funny, as soon as they see you coming they pretend they werent looking, and dissapear.

frost · 03-30-2009, 10:05 PM

Interesting poll, wouldn't have thought to ask that. A little surprised by the results to be honest. Most laymen don't know what a 370 is, so I wasn't expecting to get any attention.

ZCarGo · 03-31-2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I just hate how all these punk kids feel like they have to race... it's like... why not you just pull up next to me, check out my car, and get on with it? I'm too old for that kind of crap. If I see a nice car and the driver notices me checking it out I'll give them a thumbs up or a nod... that's it. I have run into a lot of those kind of people since i"ve had my Z but unfortunately it also attracts those that will most likely succumb to Darwin.

The guys in RSX's or other FWD imports that act all hard make me laugh, though. It's hilarious to see some dude in a Civic or RSX think he's the **** in the car daddy bought him. I'm sorry, but I'm never going to act like I am the **** unless I'm driving Jeff Gordon's race car to work!

Seems like this happens to me on a daily basis. I've seen people race and weave through traffic to catch up and then challenge. The best thing to do is to rev at the stop like you've accepted. On green, pull off really slow and let them burn up their tires.

-ZCarGo-

ZCarGo · 03-31-2009, 06:59 AM

I never had a car that attracted any attention before and was quite surprised at how much this car attracted. So far, I have not seen another on the road. You can't trip without falling on a 350Z. So I guess at some point, the novelty will wear off.

I was actually missing the complements because no one said anything for a couple days. Went to fill up yesterday afternoon and everyone that passed by gave me the thumbs up or "nice car". All is good.

-ZCarGo-

m4a1mustang · 03-31-2009, 06:18 PM

I've noticed a lot of older guys (I'm talking retirees) check out the car a lot. Must remind them of their younger days. I get a kick out of it.

ChrisSlicks · 03-31-2009, 10:00 PM

When I stopped to fill up with some V-power tonight the kid on duty came right out to check out the car. He took some pics and we talked about cars for a bit.

View Poll Results: Attention level
More than expected	32	40.51%
Expected	30	37.97%
Less than expected	17	21.52%
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03-30-2009, 06:53 PM	#17 (permalink)
k.alexander Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 45 Posts: 240 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 714	Seriously, this car is getting waaaaay more attention than I anticipated. Actually a little too much; that is to say, as much as I'm flattered by it (on behalf of the Z, of course), it's way more attention than I expected. __________________ -Are you coming to bed? -I can't. This is important. -What? -Someone is WRONG on the internet.

03-30-2009, 06:59 PM	#18 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Haha, just went in the gate, and the security guard is like, "Hmm....E-5 huh....must be livin' it up?" lol. I had one simple answer: "Nope, I'm just not married." We BS-ed a bit about it since I guess he was really into the 350's, and mine stood out for some reason (he didnt know the 370 was out). Seemed surprised you could get it for 35 out the door with tax... __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

03-30-2009, 07:02 PM	#19 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	A little more than I expected. For some reason young Asian males in "lesser" import cars give me hardass looks. Jealousy maybe? Mustang GT's are really aggressive around me, too. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-30-2009, 07:09 PM	#21 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I just hate how all these punk kids feel like they have to race... it's like... why not you just pull up next to me, check out my car, and get on with it? I'm too old for that kind of crap. If I see a nice car and the driver notices me checking it out I'll give them a thumbs up or a nod... that's it. I have run into a lot of those kind of people since i"ve had my Z but unfortunately it also attracts those that will most likely succumb to Darwin. The guys in RSX's or other FWD imports that act all hard make me laugh, though. It's hilarious to see some dude in a Civic or RSX think he's the ** in the car daddy bought him. I'm sorry, but I'm never going to act like I am the unless I'm driving Jeff Gordon's race car to work! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!**

03-30-2009, 07:30 PM	#22 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	^^^ Surprisingly I don't recall any imports challenging me yet, it's all been domestic. Camaro and Trans AM to even a Monte Carlo and a Dodge Ram. Probably due to where I live right now

03-30-2009, 07:35 PM	#23 (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	^^ I like to drive fast on my terms. I will never "race" some foolish kid because he's giving me "hard" looks. I would rather get a thumbs up from a Porsche GT3 or something and do a spirited drive with him and then discuss the finer things over Starbucks or something. I've got it all.... and nothing to prove to some shmuck kid.

03-30-2009, 08:20 PM	#24 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 267	I think most people around where I live think it's a 350z. Hell even a few friends & coworkers mistaken my new 370z for my old 350z. I bought pearl white both times, probably adds to the confusion. __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

03-30-2009, 10:03 PM	#25 (permalink)
AndreZ Cadena Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 73 Drives: 09Nissan370blkMtSp/p Rep Power: 0	Yeah...... been pulled over twice for no apparent reason, both times by younger people, and they always want to ask about the car, then they give me a dumb explenation of why I was pulled over. And yeah the people at the parking lot, thats funny, as soon as they see you coming they pretend they werent looking, and dissapear.

03-30-2009, 10:05 PM	#26 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Interesting poll, wouldn't have thought to ask that. A little surprised by the results to be honest. Most laymen don't know what a 370 is, so I wasn't expecting to get any attention.

03-31-2009, 06:59 AM	#28 (permalink)
ZCarGo Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 78 Drives: 09 Nissan 370 CY A7 Rep Power: 188	I never had a car that attracted any attention before and was quite surprised at how much this car attracted. So far, I have not seen another on the road. You can't trip without falling on a 350Z. So I guess at some point, the novelty will wear off. I was actually missing the complements because no one said anything for a couple days. Went to fill up yesterday afternoon and everyone that passed by gave me the thumbs up or "nice car". All is good. -ZCarGo-

03-31-2009, 06:18 PM	#29 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I've noticed a lot of older guys (I'm talking retirees) check out the car a lot. Must remind them of their younger days. I get a kick out of it. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-31-2009, 10:00 PM	#30 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	When I stopped to fill up with some V-power tonight the kid on duty came right out to check out the car. He took some pics and we talked about cars for a bit.

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