Am I too old for a Z

sheps58 · 10-09-2010, 08:25 AM

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.

Kirkster · 10-09-2010, 08:34 AM

Nope. Rock On....

gpa7pk · 10-09-2010, 08:35 AM

I'm 67 and love my Z. Do my own bolt-on mods and HPDE it.

You are never to old (well, most of the time).

Red__Zed · 10-09-2010, 08:35 AM

Nah. Have at it. 53 is still pretty young these days.

ImportConvert · 10-09-2010, 08:38 AM

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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.

If you want to roll around in a damn Geo Metro, it's your choice. Buy what you want. If you are buying something to impress your friends, just give me the money and impress them even more by how baller you can afford to be.

ClemsonWill · 10-09-2010, 08:38 AM

That's BS. If you enjoy it then age doesn't matter.

Lemers · 10-09-2010, 08:42 AM

It's all about lifestyle. If the z or vette fits yours then get it. He's just pissed that he over pays for his car and maintanance.

TongMan · 10-09-2010, 08:49 AM

Yes. You should be driving a Corvette at that age.

Lemers · 10-09-2010, 08:54 AM

What country of orgin are you from that would prevent you from driving a vette?

ProfessorDave · 10-09-2010, 09:38 AM

This person is not your friend. I've seen people of all ages driving the Z (I'm 46). I have to admit that the Vette seems to draw a more middle-aged and up crowd, but that may have to do with the price.

And country of origin?!? This is the USA. A country founded on freedom from automotive persecution!

ZedZed · 10-09-2010, 09:45 AM

Damn 52??? please refrain yourself from driving any sports car at that age. In the unlikely event that you're still ok to drive safely then you may only drive an Oldsmobile or a Cadillac.

ImportConvert · 10-09-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

This person is not your friend. I've seen people of all ages driving the Z (I'm 46). I have to admit that the Vette seems to draw a more middle-aged and up crowd, but that may have to do with the price.

And country of origin?!? This is the USA. A country founded on freedom from automotive persecution!

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.

Pharmacist · 10-09-2010, 09:48 AM

Yes you're too old for a Z. At your age, a corvette or porsche 911 are more appropriate. Can't argue with statistics!

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.

10-09-2010, 08:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
sheps58 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 102 Drives: 2010 370Z 6MT & 2004 Rep Power: 14	Am I too old for a Z 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.

10-09-2010, 08:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 19	Nope. Rock On.... PTYZ likes this. __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

10-09-2010, 08:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
gpa7pk Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 135 Drives: 1959 Triumph TR3A Rep Power: 16	I'm 67 and love my Z. Do my own bolt-on mods and HPDE it. You are never to old (well, most of the time). carterml and PTYZ like this.

10-09-2010, 08:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	Nah. Have at it. 53 is still pretty young these days. Turbonio and PTYZ like this.

10-09-2010, 08:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 444	That's BS. If you enjoy it then age doesn't matter. PTYZ likes this. __________________ Slightly modded

10-09-2010, 08:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	It's all about lifestyle. If the z or vette fits yours then get it. He's just pissed that he over pays for his car and maintanance. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

10-09-2010, 08:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	Yes. You should be driving a Corvette at that age.

10-09-2010, 08:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	What country of orgin are you from that would prevent you from driving a vette? __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

10-09-2010, 09:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	This person is not your friend. I've seen people of all ages driving the Z (I'm 46). I have to admit that the Vette seems to draw a more middle-aged and up crowd, but that may have to do with the price. And country of origin?!? This is the USA. A country founded on freedom from automotive persecution! __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

10-09-2010, 09:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
ZedZed Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belgium, Brussels Posts: 237 Drives: nothing Rep Power: 15	Damn 52??? please refrain yourself from driving any sports car at that age. In the unlikely event that you're still ok to drive safely then you may only drive an Oldsmobile or a Cadillac.

10-09-2010, 09:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 17	Yes you're too old for a Z. At your age, a corvette or porsche 911 are more appropriate. Can't argue with statistics! __________________ 2009 370z Sport Touring/Nismo shift Knob/Z1 motorsports 34 row oil cooler