Am I too old for a Z

ProfessorDave · 10-09-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Lots of younger guys drive 'vettes. My 24yo roommate had one. I plan on buying one. The 'vette is no-longer an old-man's car imho.

I hope I didn't that there is a specific age range for the vette. I don't see too mnay of them around here, and those I do see have guys 40-60 behind the wheel.

I don't believe in age/sex/ethnicity restricting the types of cars one might consider (so, if you want the lime green VW Beetle, go get it!)

ImportConvert · 10-09-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

I hope I didn't that there is a specific age range for the vette. I don't see too mnay of them around here, and those I do see have guys 40-60 behind the wheel.

I don't believe in age/sex/ethnicity restricting the types of cars one might consider (so, if you want the lime green VW Beetle, go get it!)

I lived next to a girl with a lime green Beetle, lol. Turbo!

I see 'vettes driven by blacks, whites, men, women, and everyone from 18-80 where I live. They are on every street corner almost. On my 13 mile drive home from work I usually see at least 3-4, and I come home at around 7am.

Banjo Brian · 10-09-2010, 04:06 PM

By Z you do mean a ZIMMERFRAME ????????

Hey i just got the Anniversary model and LOVE IT and i'm 62 go for it.

Brian

Jquad · 10-09-2010, 04:14 PM

ROCKED ON OSANG

billydsz · 10-11-2010, 03:20 PM

I'm 50 and I get alot of the "mid life crisis" jabs but I really don't care. I bought a 350z in 05 and now I've got the 09 370z and I have zero regrets.

The 350z sold in 3 days too, when I bought my 370z. So they are very popular cars and hold decent value compared to most.

Never worry about what others think you should be doing (outside of maybe your spouse of course). If you can afford it, you are the one that has to drive and maintain it. So buy what you want and have fun. Simple.

stephens1 · 03-08-2021, 05:59 AM

Nope. Not too old. I'm 65 and own both a 300ZX and a 370Z. Never wanted a Vette... But I will admit, there are some young punks driving Z's, but that's the same with Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers. Always bigger, better and faster...

The only drawback is sometimes nearly have to fall out of mine to get out of it!!

Nightrain2003 · 05-14-2021, 04:33 PM

I am 83 and still making mods to my 2013 Z. Age is a state of mind. You want to be old, act old. Be young, at least in mind, do your own thing. I am probably the oldest Z owner on this forum. And really enjoy living the life that I live while I can.

Hotrodz · 05-14-2021, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightrain2003

I am 83 and still making mods to my 2013 Z. Age is a state of mind. You want to be old, act old. Be young, at least in mind, do your own thing. I am probably the oldest Z owner on this forum. And really enjoy living the life that I live while I can.

You are the man!!!!! You got to be one cool cat Mr. Nighttrain! I bet you played or play a saxophone in jazz band.

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God-Speed · 05-15-2021, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightrain2003

I am 83 and still making mods to my 2013 Z. Age is a state of mind. You want to be old, act old. Be young, at least in mind, do your own thing. I am probably the oldest Z owner on this forum. And really enjoy living the life that I live while I can.

TreeSemdyZee · 10-09-2010, 10:07 AM

I believe in buying a car that you can actually afford. Too many young guys driving Zs IMHO.
Sorry young guys, but wait 'til all the real bills start kicking in.

<46.

ImportConvert · 10-09-2010, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

I believe in buying a car that you can actually afford. Too many young guys driving Zs IMHO.
Sorry young guys, but wait 'til all the real bills start kicking in.

<46.

I don't understand this post. You want someone to buy a car they can afford, and yet you don't like it that young guys are buying a cheaper car like the Z? Those two sentiments don't go togather.

Jeffblue · 10-09-2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

I believe in buying a car that you can actually afford. Too many young guys driving Zs IMHO.
Sorry young guys, but wait 'til all the real bills start kicking in.

<46.

you gotta live life man, yea the money for my Z would have been better to put into a house, but you know what, i live at home for an extra year ad sock away money and it makes no difference the long run. If it was all about saving money for 'real' bills then wheres the fun. i'm not gonna buy a Z when i'm 22 even though i can afford one, because i'm gonna have kids when i'm 30?

If you can't afford a car it doesn't matter what age you are, but likewise, if you CAN afford a car, then it doesn't matter what age you are. i'm 22, and it was totally within my means to get a 370z.

new plan:
Sell Z
Buy '02 honda accord, drive it until the wheels fall off
Buy a house
Get Married
Have kids
Pay for college
Die

Sounds fun.

ProfessorDave · 10-09-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

new plan:
Sell Z
Buy '02 honda accord, drive it until the wheels fall off
Buy a house
Get Married
Have kids
Pay for college
Die

Sounds fun.

I'm working on a slight variation:
Buy Scirocco
Get married
Have kids
Sell Scirocco - buy subaru
Buy house
Buy RX-8
Sell RX-8, Buy MINI Cooper
Sell MINI Cooper, Buy Mazda, pay for college
College almost paid for, Buy Z!

The trick is in intersperse the cars with the responsibilities

esfourteen · 10-09-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

I believe in buying a car that you can actually afford. Too many young guys driving Zs IMHO.
Sorry young guys, but wait 'til all the real bills start kicking in.

<46.

aww sounds like someones a bit bitter that they couldn't afford a nice car until they were too old to really enjoy it. (no I have no idea about your financial situation or your physical well being, I just like making blatant assumptions about you)

TreeSemdyZee · 10-09-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by esfourteen

aww sounds like someones a bit bitter that they couldn't afford a nice car until they were too old to really enjoy it. (no I have no idea about your financial situation or your physical well being, I just like making blatant assumptions about you)

I tend to be blatant, so thank you.

I just tend to think that "being able to afford" and "being able to finance" have gotten confused.

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03-08-2021, 05:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
stephens1 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: TN Posts: 4 Drives: 2012 370Z Red.. Auto Rep Power: 7	Nope. Not too old. I'm 65 and own both a 300ZX and a 370Z. Never wanted a Vette... But I will admit, there are some young punks driving Z's, but that's the same with Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers. Always bigger, better and faster... The only drawback is sometimes nearly have to fall out of mine to get out of it!! FL 4Motion, danegrey, Rusty and 3 others like this.

05-14-2021, 04:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nightrain2003 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico Posts: 6 Drives: 2010 370Z Red Manual Rep Power: 584	Age to own Z I am 83 and still making mods to my 2013 Z. Age is a state of mind. You want to be old, act old. Be young, at least in mind, do your own thing. I am probably the oldest Z owner on this forum. And really enjoy living the life that I live while I can. FL 4Motion, God-Speed, JARblue and 17 others like this.

10-09-2010, 04:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Banjo Brian Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Stockport. uk Posts: 14 Drives: 370z Anniversary Rep Power: 15	By Z you do mean a ZIMMERFRAME ???????? Hey i just got the Anniversary model and LOVE IT and i'm 62 go for it. Brian

10-11-2010, 03:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 16	I'm 50 and I get alot of the "mid life crisis" jabs but I really don't care. I bought a 350z in 05 and now I've got the 09 370z and I have zero regrets. The 350z sold in 3 days too, when I bought my 370z. So they are very popular cars and hold decent value compared to most. Never worry about what others think you should be doing (outside of maybe your spouse of course). If you can afford it, you are the one that has to drive and maintain it. So buy what you want and have fun. Simple.

10-09-2010, 10:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 61 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	I believe in buying a car that you can actually afford. Too many young guys driving Zs IMHO. Sorry young guys, but wait 'til all the real bills start kicking in. <46.