Douchbaggery among 370z drivers???

Pharmacist · 02-20-2011, 05:12 PM

Saw a 370z today. It was a black base coupe. He pulled out of the plaza at hwy7 and woodbine right in front of me. I was right behind him for a short distance then overtook him on the right lane and as i was passing i honked and waved my hand in greeting. The guy totally ignored me!!!!! I then had to stop at the redlight on warden and as he caught up to me he was in the far left lane to make a left turn and he still acted like I didnt even exist!!!!!!

I can understand such douchebaggery from gtr owners with a superiority complex or 350z owners with an inferiority complex. But a fellow 370z owner?

Has anyone experienced something like his before? I mean a 370z driver refusing to exchange greetings or complements.

ProfessorDave · 02-20-2011, 05:22 PM

You'd never get such rude behavior here in the states!

I think that is appalling. I don't understand those who buy a car like ours and aren't passionate about ownership, or don't understand the connection to other owners.

That is very different from my experience. I've encountered one 350 and one 370 owner around here. Got a wave and thumbs up from both.

If you see that guy again, yell out "Hey Summer's Eve, get a Beamer!"

flashburn · 02-20-2011, 05:29 PM

Maybe he had more important **** on his mind besides noticing there was someone driving the same car as the one next to him. Just sayin'.

NYBladeZ · 02-20-2011, 05:32 PM

I wish we were more like the Subaru community, my friend has been driving Subarus for awhile but he just picked up a 2004 STi. We drove around yesterday and its amazing how many Subie drivers of all models saluted, pointed and waved! Even chicks got into it, I wish the Z community was like that because it makes the ownership experience all that more fun.

Soggy · 02-20-2011, 05:41 PM

Well trust me...My waves and thumbs up hardly get noticed.I get ignored a lot even from z32 owners! I don't even try anymore(seeing as how some people don't know their Z car history or just a douchebag). Every now and then a 350Z or 370Z owner will realize my car is Z31 and they'll either pull up besides and wave. I do too wish the Z community was more of a family.

SPOHN · 02-20-2011, 05:43 PM

Around here people seem to wave or give the one up finger (not the middle). Unless there 40+ years old. They probably don't know what's up anyways. I think some people just don't know how to act or respond towards strangers. Seems to go on alot lately with this society.

Econ · 02-20-2011, 05:54 PM

A guy here in CT driving a 350 actually followed me for about a mile into a gas station to exchange greetings and ask how i liked the 370

BrianMSmith · 02-20-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Around here people seem to wave or give the one up finger (not the middle). Unless there 40+ years old. They probably don't know what's up anyways. I think some people just don't know how to act or respond towards strangers. Seems to go on alot lately with this society.

Yeah, I'm 40+, just barely, and I have no clue what's up. It's a good thing all the 20 somethings are running the world for us. But I did wave at another Z owner the other day who waved at me. I would not, however, generally be the person to go around waving at everyone I see in a Nissan Z, I just figure I'm minding my own business.

Machine · 02-20-2011, 06:10 PM

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A guy here in CT driving a 350 actually followed me for about a mile into a gas station to exchange greetings and ask how i liked the 370

Same here today. A 350, lowered, followed me into a grocery store parking lot to say, "sweet car". In which I responded , "you too". I asked if they wanted to check it out, but the owner and his buddy had somewhere to be. Sure I'll see them later, small town. Sence of community among owners here.

Super Tanooki · 02-20-2011, 06:21 PM

I had only owned my 370 for two days when a fellow owner pulled up next to me as I left a restaurant and came over for a quick chat.

Turns out they were a member of this forum and had seen the pics of my car I had posted earlier that same day.

That was two weeks ago and I've only seen two other 370s since then and didn't really get any acknowledgment from neither, although I admit I didn't really try. But I must say I've really been enjoying the enthusiast-led community of the Z, it's made owning one a lot more fun. Maybe it's just being on this forum rather than the ownership community as a whole. I dunno. I'm looking forward to meeting the Vegas Z club which I'm yet to do.

christian370z · 02-20-2011, 06:40 PM

Unfortunately, you also have to realize that the majority of 370z owners are not enthusiasts but just bought the car because it looks cool and is quick. These people are not going to expect enthusiasts like you or I because they are not interested in the social aspects of owning a Z unfortunately.

I always try to wave at any 370z I see but I rarely see them on the road in my area.

Junior370z · 02-20-2011, 07:09 PM

He was jealous you had the sport... In the best color I might add!

sonic370 · 02-20-2011, 07:21 PM

Maybe its just a Z thing or something. If you own a boat and your out on the lake it is considered damn rude not to wave. When i had my vette most all vette
guys would wave back. most consider it rude when you didn't.

well at least this forum has some class. most members are pretty cool.....

kenchan · 02-20-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Unfortunately, you also have to realize that the majority of 370z owners are not enthusiasts but just bought the car because it looks cool and is quick. These people are not going to expect enthusiasts like you or I because they are not interested in the social aspects of owning a Z unfortunately.

I always try to wave at any 370z I see but I rarely see them on the road in my area.

+1. Also unless you're a cute girl driving a z I probably wont wave either.

Nikon FM · 02-20-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianMSmith

Yeah, I'm 40+, just barely, and I have no clue what's up. It's a good thing all the 20 somethings are running the world for us. But I did wave at another Z owner the other day who waved at me. I would not, however, generally be the person to go around waving at everyone I see in a Nissan Z, I just figure I'm minding my own business.

I90 and you were in the silver? I wave at all 370Z drivers….life is good

02-20-2011, 05:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 17	Douchbaggery among 370z drivers??? Saw a 370z today. It was a black base coupe. He pulled out of the plaza at hwy7 and woodbine right in front of me. I was right behind him for a short distance then overtook him on the right lane and as i was passing i honked and waved my hand in greeting. The guy totally ignored me!!!!! I then had to stop at the redlight on warden and as he caught up to me he was in the far left lane to make a left turn and he still acted like I didnt even exist!!!!!! I can understand such douchebaggery from gtr owners with a superiority complex or 350z owners with an inferiority complex. But a fellow 370z owner? Has anyone experienced something like his before? I mean a 370z driver refusing to exchange greetings or complements. __________________ 2009 370z Sport Touring/Nismo shift Knob/Z1 motorsports 34 row oil cooler

02-20-2011, 05:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	You'd never get such rude behavior here in the states! I think that is appalling. I don't understand those who buy a car like ours and aren't passionate about ownership, or don't understand the connection to other owners. That is very different from my experience. I've encountered one 350 and one 370 owner around here. Got a wave and thumbs up from both. If you see that guy again, yell out "Hey Summer's Eve, get a Beamer!" __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

02-20-2011, 05:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	Maybe he had more important ** on his mind besides noticing there was someone driving the same car as the one next to him. Just sayin'. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT**

02-20-2011, 05:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	I wish we were more like the Subaru community, my friend has been driving Subarus for awhile but he just picked up a 2004 STi. We drove around yesterday and its amazing how many Subie drivers of all models saluted, pointed and waved! Even chicks got into it, I wish the Z community was like that because it makes the ownership experience all that more fun. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

02-20-2011, 05:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Soggy Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 57 Drives: 1987 300ZX Rep Power: 16	Well trust me...My waves and thumbs up hardly get noticed.I get ignored a lot even from z32 owners! I don't even try anymore(seeing as how some people don't know their Z car history or just a douchebag). Every now and then a 350Z or 370Z owner will realize my car is Z31 and they'll either pull up besides and wave. I do too wish the Z community was more of a family. __________________ 1987 300ZX(Z31)Base

02-20-2011, 05:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Around here people seem to wave or give the one up finger (not the middle). Unless there 40+ years old. They probably don't know what's up anyways. I think some people just don't know how to act or respond towards strangers. Seems to go on alot lately with this society. __________________ Last edited by SPOHN; 02-20-2011 at 05:46 PM.

02-20-2011, 05:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	A guy here in CT driving a 350 actually followed me for about a mile into a gas station to exchange greetings and ask how i liked the 370

02-20-2011, 06:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
Super Tanooki Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 217 Drives: 370Z MT Base/Spt Red Rep Power: 14	I had only owned my 370 for two days when a fellow owner pulled up next to me as I left a restaurant and came over for a quick chat. Turns out they were a member of this forum and had seen the pics of my car I had posted earlier that same day. That was two weeks ago and I've only seen two other 370s since then and didn't really get any acknowledgment from neither, although I admit I didn't really try. But I must say I've really been enjoying the enthusiast-led community of the Z, it's made owning one a lot more fun. Maybe it's just being on this forum rather than the ownership community as a whole. I dunno. I'm looking forward to meeting the Vegas Z club which I'm yet to do. Last edited by Super Tanooki; 02-20-2011 at 06:24 PM.

02-20-2011, 06:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Unfortunately, you also have to realize that the majority of 370z owners are not enthusiasts but just bought the car because it looks cool and is quick. These people are not going to expect enthusiasts like you or I because they are not interested in the social aspects of owning a Z unfortunately. I always try to wave at any 370z I see but I rarely see them on the road in my area. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

02-20-2011, 07:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
Junior370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 49 Posts: 1,024 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 293	He was jealous you had the sport... In the best color I might add! __________________ DON'T DO IT! ( Click to show/hide ) Stillen CBECAI-U/D PulleyGround KitSwaysSetrab Oil CoolerIchiba Rear Camber KitAgility CoiloverBerk HFCTechnosquare TuneGT-R ButtonVenaci MeshSP Performance Cross Drilled/Slotted RotorsSPC Toe BoltsBomex LipMud flapsAero Jacket Type III WingSold

02-20-2011, 07:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	Maybe its just a Z thing or something. If you own a boat and your out on the lake it is considered damn rude not to wave. When i had my vette most all vette guys would wave back. most consider it rude when you didn't. well at least this forum has some class. most members are pretty cool.....

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