Feeling really good about my Z thanks to an M3 driver.

Cell · 09-17-2010, 12:53 PM

Today I had a dude in a truck tell me I had a nice car. I told him thanks and went along my way.

Jeffblue · 09-17-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ZedZed

Yeah tell me about it, we're getting ripped off completely!!!!

My Z cost me $59363 (full option, persimmon) BUT we get an optional reverse parking aid so it's totally worth the money

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By the way, we have to pay a one off tax of $6523 before you can drive the car on public roads. And then on top of that you have a yearly road tax of $1957. The insurance for such cars is a killer too. That's why this car is going to be SUPER rare in this country.

Grand total of $67843 without insurance to buy and drive a full option 370z in Belgium

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holy ****, in the US youd be like 'hmm... i guess i'll just spend the extra 10 grand on the GTR' how the hell do people drive porsches and feraris there. thats INSANE how much all that costs.

ZedZed · 09-17-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

holy ****, in the US youd be like 'hmm... i guess i'll just spend the extra 10 grand on the GTR' how the hell do people drive porsches and feraris there. thats INSANE how much all that costs.

Tell me about it, I'm just glad to be in computing in a well paid job. And you guys in the US are very lucky sobs

Jeffblue · 09-17-2010, 05:34 PM

the cost of living in the US varies significantly from state to state. certain states don't have certain types of taxes. land is cheaper, etc. where i live, 400k gets you in the door of a really small house on 1/4 acre. other places, that can get you a mansion.

Jjaden · 09-17-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

so did you report the M3 stolen once you realized that a douche bag wasn't driving it?

Hahahaha

'You must spread some reputation around before giving to Jeffblue again"

tag824 · 09-17-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

so did you report the M3 stolen once you realized that a douche bag wasn't driving it?

LOL, Wait! I drive a bimmer you sob! jk

that's still funny

elm_tx · 09-17-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ZedZed

Well yeah, cars in general are way more expensive over here in Europe compared to ones in America, so you're probably right. A Rio (base model) costs $19900 (VAT) over here in Europe. In Euro terms they're quite cheap (If you're OK with the bad brand image).

I think Hyundai is slightly more expensive over here because it's got a slightly better brand image than KIA. A Sonata 2.0 diesel (Executive) is $37924 (VAT), that's the price of a Z in America

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That's almost the price of a NISMO in the States!!!!

Jeffblue · 09-17-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jjaden

Hahahaha

'You must spread some reputation around before giving to Jeffblue again"

haha thanks, that always happens to me. the person who i go to rep turns out to be the last person i repped

ZedZed · 09-18-2010, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

the cost of living in the US varies significantly from state to state. certain states don't have certain types of taxes. land is cheaper, etc. where i live, 400k gets you in the door of a really small house on 1/4 acre. other places, that can get you a mansion.

Around Brussels $400k gets you a nice 80-90m² apartment

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I wish I could live in New England, man that place was awesome. I can only dream of driving my Z around those twisty turny roads in those fantastic areas with those superb looking wooden villas. I loved America when I traveled there, but it is SOOOOOOOO different in so many respects to Europe that it felt like I was on another planet altogether. Everybody acts so differently there than they do here. In contrast, the French speaking part of Canada looks and feels much more like Europe. It threw me and my friends completely.

You have a way better purchasing power in the the US but it's a known fact (at least it's our perception) that employees have to kill themselves working in the states. You have very different working ethics to ours.

Anyway, I'm getting a little off topic

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Originally Posted by elm_tx

That's almost the price of a NISMO in the States!!!!

I think the Z costs even more over in the Netherlands from what I saw on a Dutch youtube video review last week. I know it's disgusting, we're getting raped in Europe.

djsizzy · 09-18-2010, 09:59 AM

I was driving on I-40 on my way back into Raleigh yesterday and saw a late model M3 pull up behind me, I sped up a little (about 7-9 over) and he followed. I pulled in the right lane and we exchanged a little "thumbs up" and he drove off.

I guess some of the m3 drivers around here are alright. *gasp*

Cmike2780 · 09-18-2010, 10:17 AM

I think most d-bags are moving on to Audi's. That's why we are beginning to show signs of normal people driving M3's.

vman · 09-18-2010, 10:47 AM

I think I am one of those normal people. I use to drive a '05 G35 coupe and moved to a '04 E46 M3, after considering the 370Z. Whenever I see a 370Z on the street, I always stare and admire it. For some reason I still have that urge to buy one, but think I am going to save for a pre-owned GT-R.

I think every car maker has their d-bags, my friend who drives a Mustang told me Bimmer drivers are d-bags. I just thought "really.....". When I had a black G35 coupe a white G35 coupe apparently had something to prove and had to catch up and race by me. I had bimmers cut me off in my M3, so on and so on.

I think there are some people out there, like me, that buy a certain car, but can appreciate makes and models from other car makers. I had a lot of people tell me how nice my G and my M were and I did the same to nicely tuned Civics, Intergras, M's, etc.

I mean, if you watch:

YouTube - Inheritance - Nissan GT-R Short Film

How can you not appreciate the sound of the 280ZX?

Heck, although I bought an M, I still visit this site once in a while to see the latest and greatest news on the 370Z.

All we are saying, is give peace a chance?

USMCASA · 09-18-2010, 10:53 AM

I was sitting at a stop light the other afternoon to go out for the evening and saw a girl in an Explorer sitting way off of me(prob 3-4 car lengths) and i was trying to figure out what was going on. She popped out the drivers window and started taking pictures of my car and then out the sun roof doing the same. Guess people that don't see a Z everyday think its a big deal.

Maxima09 · 09-18-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

the cost of living in the US varies significantly from state to state. certain states don't have certain types of taxes. land is cheaper, etc. where i live, 400k gets you in the door of a really small house on 1/4 acre. other places, that can get you a mansion.

I can vouch for that...it really depends where you live in terms of haivng extra money for cars etc.

Maxima09 · 09-18-2010, 11:27 AM

I have been looking at M3 sedan myself and I drive like my grandmother does...I think some people can drive anything and still be cool about it.

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Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 21	Today I had a dude in a truck tell me I had a nice car. I told him thanks and went along my way.

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Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	the cost of living in the US varies significantly from state to state. certain states don't have certain types of taxes. land is cheaper, etc. where i live, 400k gets you in the door of a really small house on 1/4 acre. other places, that can get you a mansion.

09-18-2010, 09:59 AM	#70 (permalink)
djsizzy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Raleigh Posts: 44 Drives: 2009 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 15	I was driving on I-40 on my way back into Raleigh yesterday and saw a late model M3 pull up behind me, I sped up a little (about 7-9 over) and he followed. I pulled in the right lane and we exchanged a little "thumbs up" and he drove off. I guess some of the m3 drivers around here are alright. gasp

09-18-2010, 10:47 AM	#72 (permalink)
vman Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 31 Drives: 2004 BMW M3 Rep Power: 16	I think I am one of those normal people. I use to drive a '05 G35 coupe and moved to a '04 E46 M3, after considering the 370Z. Whenever I see a 370Z on the street, I always stare and admire it. For some reason I still have that urge to buy one, but think I am going to save for a pre-owned GT-R. I think every car maker has their d-bags, my friend who drives a Mustang told me Bimmer drivers are d-bags. I just thought "really.....". When I had a black G35 coupe a white G35 coupe apparently had something to prove and had to catch up and race by me. I had bimmers cut me off in my M3, so on and so on. I think there are some people out there, like me, that buy a certain car, but can appreciate makes and models from other car makers. I had a lot of people tell me how nice my G and my M were and I did the same to nicely tuned Civics, Intergras, M's, etc. I mean, if you watch: YouTube - Inheritance - Nissan GT-R Short Film How can you not appreciate the sound of the 280ZX? Heck, although I bought an M, I still visit this site once in a while to see the latest and greatest news on the 370Z. All we are saying, is give peace a chance?

09-18-2010, 10:53 AM	#73 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 17	I was sitting at a stop light the other afternoon to go out for the evening and saw a girl in an Explorer sitting way off of me(prob 3-4 car lengths) and i was trying to figure out what was going on. She popped out the drivers window and started taking pictures of my car and then out the sun roof doing the same. Guess people that don't see a Z everyday think its a big deal.

09-18-2010, 11:27 AM	#75 (permalink)
Maxima09 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 86 Drives: 09 Maxima Rep Power: 16	I have been looking at M3 sedan myself and I drive like my grandmother does...I think some people can drive anything and still be cool about it.