Am I too old for a Z

dorkidori_s13 · 10-21-2010, 01:44 PM

porsche = for people with money who know NOTHING about cars other than what their friends tell them

Z = for people who actually want a FAST and FUN car without the horrendous european price tag

240sx = for people who want to spend half of what a Z costs, build their car to make 350whp and beat GTRs

Zsteve · 10-21-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

porsche = for people with money who know NOTHING about cars other than what their friends tell them

Z = for people who actually want a FAST and FUN car without the horrendous european price tag

240sx = for people who want to spend half of what a Z costs, build their car to make 350whp and beat GTRs

Why are people so hung up on the money issue? It almost sounds like pen!s envy, his may be bigger but I know how to work my smaller one better. People who buy Porsches and other high end cars are probably spending less money % wise on their car than we are. And people who drive porsche know cars too, they just dont make them like "too fast too furious" looking like some like to do with their cars.

I can go out and buy a 200 dollar car and make it faster than the Z and paint it and only spend a 1/4 of what the Z cost. To me when you compare cars its about hp and performance, how much the car costs off the lot doesnt matter.

dorkidori_s13 · 10-21-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

Why are people so hung up on the money issue? It almost sounds like pen!s envy, his may be bigger but I know how to work my smaller one better. People who buy Porsches and other high end cars are probably spending less money % wise on their car than we are. And people who drive porsche know cars too, they just dont make them like "too fast too furious" looking like some like to do with their cars.

I can go out and buy a 200 dollar car and make it faster than the Z and paint it and only spend a 1/4 of what the Z cost. To me when you compare cars its about hp and performance, how much the car costs off the lot doesnt matter.

i will argue with you on that...every porsche owner ive ever known doesnt know squat about cars...they bought it because they think its fast...unless you drive a 911 turbo...your porsche isnt anywhere NEAR fast...basically what youre telling me is that the 22 year old blonde who has a rich daddy who bought her a porsche knows about cars???

and yes...the price off the lot does matter...for people who are actually into cars and interested in building them...it matters big time...sure you can BUY speed from a dealership...anyone can...but not everyone can actually BUILD speed

also...one point that i forgot to make (which is outside of my above comments)...the cost of ownership of a porsche compared to a Z is a HELL of big difference

Zsteve · 10-21-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

i will argue with you on that...every porsche owner ive ever known doesnt know squat about cars...they bought it because they think its fast...unless you drive a 911 turbo...your porsche isnt anywhere NEAR fast...basically what youre telling me is that the 22 year old blonde who has a rich daddy who bought her a porsche knows about cars???

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Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

and yes...the price off the lot does matter...for people who are actually into cars and interested in building them...it matters big time...sure you can BUY speed from a dealership...anyone can...but not everyone can actually BUILD speed

also...one point that i forgot to make (which is outside of my above comments)...the cost of ownership of a porsche compared to a Z is a HELL of big difference

you are generalizing on who you know that has had them. Ive talked to some guys that have have highend cars and they know thier car inside and out and what it can and cant do. I can say the same about people who drive the Z too. Some know and some dont, its like that for all cars. And again you are getting hung up on the money thing. Some people dont care about the money if they have the money. If a 400 hp car that cost 50,000 and 400 hp car that cost 30,00 Im going to compare based on hp not cost. That 20,000 extra wasnt spent on the engine alone but in other areas too. (the CTS V) And the Porsche has a higher reliability rating than the Z. And when you say building a car, do you mean you do all the work or just buy the parts and have someone else do the work? Cuz I would bet that a very small % of Z owners can build a fast car. You find people on the forums who know more about cars and thats why they are on here but there are plenty of Z owners who arent on a forum and drive the Z and dont change anything. Also I will say if I have the income to buy 100,000 dollar cars Im probably in a profession that requires plenty of time day and night and why would I worry about installing an exhaust myself.

Dreezy562 · 10-21-2010, 03:24 PM

Dude my dad is 54 and he got one. Before that he had two 350's.

wilsonp · 10-21-2010, 06:10 PM

While I'm sure Porsche maintenance costs more, that doesn't bother me ($100 oil change on the Z is more than my NSX) - its the way they charge for every option, and everything is an option (be serious - metallic paint costs more?!?!?). Most people would say the Z's tire cost is ridiculous.

No way I'd buy a new Porsche, but I was looking for a new 370Z.

Also, the Cayman S is faster than the 370Z, and I wouldn't call either car slow.

rmorrow · 10-21-2010, 06:18 PM

If you have to ask if you are too old for a Z then you probably are!

370Zsteve · 10-21-2010, 06:51 PM

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I'm 52. My Porsche friend said I'm too old for a Z and not from the correct country of origin for a Vette. Is my friend guilty of age discrimination and racial profiling?

I rally enjoyed the 370z.

Yes you are, my friend. I'm only 56...send me yours I need two in the garage

PapoZalsa · 10-21-2010, 07:45 PM

GO for the car that you like, not your friends!

rangercarol · 10-28-2010, 09:33 PM

You people are not old enough! I am getting a new Z for my 70th birthday and I don't care what people think. I kept my '83 RX7 for 15 years until I drove the '98 Acura Integra. I still own that Integra because I could never find anything that I liked better until I drove a new Z.

My son, who is 43, wants that Integra to replace his late model Saturn, which is no fun at all.

Did I mention that I am female?

rangercarol

Slynky · 10-28-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rangercarol

You people are not old enough! I am getting a new Z for my 70th birthday and I don't care what people think. I kept my '83 RX7 for 15 years until I drove the '98 Acura Integra. I still own that Integra because I could never find anything that I liked better until I drove a new Z.

My son, who is 43, wants that Integra to replace his late model Saturn, which is no fun at all.

Did I mention that I am female?

rangercarol

You go, girl !

TreeSemdyZee · 10-28-2010, 10:13 PM

Hey. How you doin'?

Mt Tam I am · 10-29-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rangercarol

You people are not old enough! I am getting a new Z for my 70th birthday and I don't care what people think. I kept my '83 RX7 for 15 years until I drove the '98 Acura Integra. I still own that Integra because I could never find anything that I liked better until I drove a new Z.

My son, who is 43, wants that Integra to replace his late model Saturn, which is no fun at all.

Did I mention that I am female?

rangercarol

Hooray lady! And you are driving a manuel at 70. So many younger folks here have turned to automatics because it's too hard, for whatever reason, to use the clutch. Hats off.

to you.

Slynky · 10-29-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Hooray lady! And you are driving a manuel at 70. So many younger folks here have turned to automatics because it's too hard, for whatever reason, to use the clutch. Hats off.

to you.

Ain't that tha troof !

kenchan · 10-29-2010, 11:20 AM

did sheps die from age? haven't seen his post for a while...

10-21-2010, 01:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
dorkidori_s13 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: las vegas, nv Posts: 235 Drives: 1992 240sx Hatch Rep Power: 15	porsche = for people with money who know NOTHING about cars other than what their friends tell them Z = for people who actually want a FAST and FUN car without the horrendous european price tag 240sx = for people who want to spend half of what a Z costs, build their car to make 350whp and beat GTRs __________________ DorkiDori AutoCouture Original Automotive & Wheel Couture Since '07

10-21-2010, 06:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 18	While I'm sure Porsche maintenance costs more, that doesn't bother me ($100 oil change on the Z is more than my NSX) - its the way they charge for every option, and everything is an option (be serious - metallic paint costs more?!?!?). Most people would say the Z's tire cost is ridiculous. No way I'd buy a new Porsche, but I was looking for a new 370Z. Also, the Cayman S is faster than the 370Z, and I wouldn't call either car slow. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

10-21-2010, 07:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	GO for the car that you like, not your friends! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

10-28-2010, 09:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
rangercarol Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: McCormick, SC Age: 85 Posts: 56 Drives: 2011 370z Cherry 6m Rep Power: 3370	Too Old For Z You people are not old enough! I am getting a new Z for my 70th birthday and I don't care what people think. I kept my '83 RX7 for 15 years until I drove the '98 Acura Integra. I still own that Integra because I could never find anything that I liked better until I drove a new Z. My son, who is 43, wants that Integra to replace his late model Saturn, which is no fun at all. Did I mention that I am female? rangercarol

10-21-2010, 03:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dreezy562 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long beach, ca Posts: 419 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 15	Dude my dad is 54 and he got one. Before that he had two 350's.

10-21-2010, 06:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
rmorrow Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 79 Drives: 2010 370z Sports MT Rep Power: 16	If you have to ask if you are too old for a Z then you probably are!

10-28-2010, 10:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 61 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Hey. How you doin'?

10-29-2010, 11:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	did sheps die from age? haven't seen his post for a while...