Am I too old for a Z

kenchan · 10-29-2010, 01:16 PM

so he died from too much clutch action fatigue?

Robert_Nash · 10-29-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sheps58

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.

I'm 56...I'm overweight...I autocross my Zs...I LOVE the Z and have had many and have every intention of having many, many more.

Unless you have a physical problem that would keep you from getting in/out of the vehicle saying anyone it "too old' is ridiculous.

Maybe you need a new friend?

takemorepills · 02-21-2021, 10:39 PM

I've known a lot of "older" people who are in to sporty 2 door cars.
Over my many years, I have known older folks that drove 280ZX Turbo, 300ZX Turbo, 300ZX Twin Turbo.
I've also known quite a few who drove Preludes, that seems to be another favorite of discerning older drivers (well, back then!)
I well remember a couple who had a 1995 Prelude VTEC, they'd dress nice and the fella would wear driving gloves. They were in their mid-80's.

Cyber370 · 02-22-2021, 07:38 AM

People who feel old, will conform to the "old-person sports car" stereotype and buy Corvettes and Mustangs. Others who do not care about how society classifies age-appropriate cars, will drive what excites them and makes them happy.

Spooler · 02-22-2021, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyber370

People who feel old, will conform to the "old-person sports car" stereotype and buy Corvettes and Mustangs. Others who do not care about how society classifies age-appropriate cars, will drive what excites them and makes them happy.

Not quite right. People who buy Corvette's wanted them as a kid. When they get older some can afford them so they buy them. My wife is one of those. The only issues is when I drive it I am not the norm. LMAO, I drive the hell out of it.

danegrey · 02-22-2021, 11:57 AM

your never too old, got a Z got a Miata mx-5, both stick shifts, as long as I can get in and out and work the stick, just going to be the way it is...

cooltoy · 02-22-2021, 01:15 PM

OP has not logged in since 2014.

sportsman2003 · 02-23-2021, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

OP has not logged in since 2014.

The person who started this thread is 63 now! LOL.
If you want a Z get a Z! No regrets.

axmea? · 02-22-2021, 03:49 PM

The lady ranger went back after 10 years and still driving her Z. Yes!

Ventruck · 02-22-2021, 06:26 PM

Good timing for this thread to come back.

The car is old too now.

chowtoo · 02-22-2021, 07:19 PM

I am Zixty Zix so I have two 370Zs

Two of my 4 grandparents were Spaniards, who pronounced their S's as Z's

alcheng · 02-23-2021, 03:11 PM

never is too old for the Z, but the Z gets too old for us.

Hotrodz · 02-23-2021, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

never is too old for the Z, but the Z gets too old for us.

LMAO, I am still trying to become a professional racecar driver when I grow up and I am looking 61 right in the face. My 2010 Nismo has been transformed into a full blown track and will have over 700whp. Hell there was a 72 year old guy that drove in the Rolex 24 he at Daytona. I want to be like him....rich! And enough money to do what he did.

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danegrey · 02-24-2021, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

LMAO, I am still trying to become a professional racecar driver when I grow up and I am looking 61 right in the face. My 2010 Nismo has been transformed into a full blown track and will have over 700whp. Hell there was a 72 year old guy that drove in the Rolex 24 he at Daytona. I want to be like him....rich! And enough money to do what he did.

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never give up the dream, 68 and still trying LOL

Hotrodz · 02-24-2021, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by danegrey

never give up the dream, 68 and still trying LOL

Despite all the ailments that come with living an active life and my body reminding me my physical age, the hopes dreams of that 12 year old is still alive and well in my head. I still get butterflies when I play softball or go to grid. I not able to sleep before opening day of hunting season or any other exciting adventure or happenings. I won't worth a crap once Seb tells me my car is ready to pickup and might even shed a tear when I do. Yes on one hand I want time to slow down on the other I can't wait for tomorrow!

02-22-2021, 07:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19373	People who feel old, will conform to the "old-person sports car" stereotype and buy Corvettes and Mustangs. Others who do not care about how society classifies age-appropriate cars, will drive what excites them and makes them happy. FL 4Motion, Rusty, Hotrodz and 3 others like this. __________________ "That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the fck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)*

02-22-2021, 11:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 72 Posts: 3,194 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	your never too old, got a Z got a Miata mx-5, both stick shifts, as long as I can get in and out and work the stick, just going to be the way it is... FL 4Motion, Rusty, Hotrodz and 2 others like this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

02-22-2021, 01:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 14,004 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243724	OP has not logged in since 2014. Rusty, Zyonara91, redondoaveb and 1 others like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

02-22-2021, 03:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,243 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53242	The lady ranger went back after 10 years and still driving her Z. Yes! Rusty, Hotrodz and redondoaveb like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

02-22-2021, 06:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 785 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22899	Good timing for this thread to come back. The car is old too now. danegrey, sx moneypit and redondoaveb like this.

10-29-2010, 01:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	so he died from too much clutch action fatigue?

02-21-2021, 10:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
takemorepills Base Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 196 Drives: Q60 3.7 AWD Rep Power: 6717	I've known a lot of "older" people who are in to sporty 2 door cars. Over my many years, I have known older folks that drove 280ZX Turbo, 300ZX Turbo, 300ZX Twin Turbo. I've also known quite a few who drove Preludes, that seems to be another favorite of discerning older drivers (well, back then!) I well remember a couple who had a 1995 Prelude VTEC, they'd dress nice and the fella would wear driving gloves. They were in their mid-80's.

02-22-2021, 07:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
chowtoo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: S. E. MI Posts: 153 Drives: Red2018 M6, 2019 A7 Rep Power: 4597	I am Zixty Zix so I have two 370Zs Two of my 4 grandparents were Spaniards, who pronounced their S's as Z's FL 4Motion, danegrey, Rusty and 3 others like this.

02-23-2021, 03:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418354	never is too old for the Z, but the Z gets too old for us. NecioVato, JARblue, danegrey and 5 others like this.