Does the 370Z make you a safer or wreckless driver compared to other cars?

Paul_S · 02-18-2011, 07:07 PM

For me, when I drive the 370Z I have nothing to prove. Sometimes I drive quickly and other times I just let the traffic go by. It's more of a question of if I'm in a hurry or if I want to have fun on a ride. I don't take stupid risks because I don't feel I have to.

It doesn't stop me having fun when my mood and conditions are right though.

xdeslitx · 02-18-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul_S

For me, when I drive the 370Z I have nothing to prove. Sometimes I drive quickly and other times I just let the traffic go by. It's more of a question of if I'm in a hurry or if I want to have fun on a ride. I don't take stupid risks because I don't feel I have to.

It doesn't stop me having fun when my mood and conditions are right though.

I agree with how you feel...Since I got my Z, I started to feel like I have nothing to prove. My old car was an eclipse (stock except for exhaust and intakes) and it made me feel inferior lol.

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essixx · 02-28-2011, 01:28 AM

[QUOTE=xdeslitx;948277]I agree with how you feel...Since I got my Z, I started to feel like I have nothing to prove. My old car was an eclipse (stock except for exhaust and intakes) and it made me feel inferior lol.

Funny you mentioned feeling inferior in your Eclipse. I traded my Eclipse for the Z. I hated that car. I really don't know why I bought it in the first place. I had buyers remorse for the first time in my life, two days after I brought it home. I too felt inferior when I drove it. I am sooo happy with the Z.
I don't think I drive it any differently than my other cars. I believe there is a time and a place for everything, when testing a vehicles limits. I like the acceleration more than the raw speed. My speed fix is more than satisfied with my Hayabusa. With that motorcycle I do wonder if I'm coming home in one piece.

Kev T · 02-20-2011, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul_S

For me, when I drive the 370Z I have nothing to prove. Sometimes I drive quickly and other times I just let the traffic go by. It's more of a question of if I'm in a hurry or if I want to have fun on a ride. I don't take stupid risks because I don't feel I have to.

It doesn't stop me having fun when my mood and conditions are right though.

Well said Paul +1

Vegitto-kun · 02-20-2011, 05:20 AM

I don't think its the car but I do have to admit I am abit more reckless now.

My first car was a 1.6 clio diesel, never speeded with it. never did anything stupid with it.

then I got a 2010 1.9 megane coupe diesel. was pretty calm with it except for some speeding and some of that which we are not allowed to talk about

then insert the Z. I drive pretty calm with it but I definitely speed more now and drive more reckless with it because I KNOW the car can handle it.

Before the Z it was all golfs and civics revving next to me at redlights. now it are porsches doing that

and a delicious white Aston Martin DBS last night.

but you will never find me flying around a turn sideways burning up rubber.

I think the reason why I am not an ******* driver is because I got my drivers license so late.

instead of going OMFG IM 18 LETS GO GET IT. I was 20 when I got mine. so yeah I have been driving around for onlyl 2 years now.

but in those 2 years, no speed tickets, no normal tickets, no accidents. so I am pleased .

Jordo! · 02-20-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul_S

For me, when I drive the 370Z I have nothing to prove. Sometimes I drive quickly and other times I just let the traffic go by. It's more of a question of if I'm in a hurry or if I want to have fun on a ride. I don't take stupid risks because I don't feel I have to.

It doesn't stop me having fun when my mood and conditions are right though.

Ditto. Same here

02-18-2011, 07:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
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02-28-2011, 01:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
essixx Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 21 Drives: 2009 Silver auto Rep Power: 16	[QUOTE=xdeslitx;948277]I agree with how you feel...Since I got my Z, I started to feel like I have nothing to prove. My old car was an eclipse (stock except for exhaust and intakes) and it made me feel inferior lol. Funny you mentioned feeling inferior in your Eclipse. I traded my Eclipse for the Z. I hated that car. I really don't know why I bought it in the first place. I had buyers remorse for the first time in my life, two days after I brought it home. I too felt inferior when I drove it. I am sooo happy with the Z. I don't think I drive it any differently than my other cars. I believe there is a time and a place for everything, when testing a vehicles limits. I like the acceleration more than the raw speed. My speed fix is more than satisfied with my Hayabusa. With that motorcycle I do wonder if I'm coming home in one piece.

02-20-2011, 05:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 264	I don't think its the car but I do have to admit I am abit more reckless now. My first car was a 1.6 clio diesel, never speeded with it. never did anything stupid with it. then I got a 2010 1.9 megane coupe diesel. was pretty calm with it except for some speeding and some of that which we are not allowed to talk about then insert the Z. I drive pretty calm with it but I definitely speed more now and drive more reckless with it because I KNOW the car can handle it. Before the Z it was all golfs and civics revving next to me at redlights. now it are porsches doing that and a delicious white Aston Martin DBS last night. but you will never find me flying around a turn sideways burning up rubber. I think the reason why I am not an ******* driver is because I got my drivers license so late. instead of going OMFG IM 18 LETS GO GET IT. I was 20 when I got mine. so yeah I have been driving around for onlyl 2 years now. but in those 2 years, no speed tickets, no normal tickets, no accidents. so I am pleased .