How'd you get started

Nismo89 · 04-09-2011, 01:29 PM

hey all, just wanted to start a thread about this subject, been wondering about it for a while but havent really come up with everything as of yet sooooo........

pics, videos exc welcome too!

Question is......

What made or got you turned onto the Z in the first place? what started this love affair between Man (or woman) and this beauty of a beast for you personally?

For me, it just happened by chance, wasnt looking for a new car, not even thinking about it...well if you remember i was debating on a rx8 but kept looking through different dealerships. an then all the sudden i saw or read something about "affordable sports cars" and there was the Z so i logged onto Nissan's website and BAM! instantly breathless.....and it was Love at first sight...

what say you guys?

samb03 · 04-09-2011, 01:44 PM

I was a starving mechanic working at a Nissan dealer fresh out of votech in 03-04. I really liked the 350's. Didn't think I would ever be able to own one. I switched careers. Got in the oil field. My income is stable enough for me to be comfortible with a car payment. My old classmate from votech that is still turning wrenches told me that the 370 was worth the extra 10K when they were clearing out the old 350Z stock. That cemented that I was going to get a 370.

Mt Tam I am · 04-09-2011, 01:49 PM

I was just out of high school, worked all summer and bought a 3 year old 280Z. It was my affordable Jag.

f18mech · 04-09-2011, 02:09 PM

I was in the market for a sports car. My best friend said " you need to check out the new 370z!!".... First look, I fell in love....... named her Molly!!! I love this car!!!

6MT · 04-09-2011, 02:14 PM

5th sports car buy for me. Always wanted a Z.

Eagle · 04-09-2011, 02:50 PM

Started with my dad and his orange 280Z in the mid 80's. I was probably about 4 or 5 when he got it, to me it was teh sex and Z's forever since have become a major influence on me and my life.

This is my second sports car, second Z and the best car I've ever owned to date by far.

OldGuy · 04-09-2011, 03:05 PM

Bought my beloved zippy Miata 15 years ago (yes, it has Miata doors) but always missed more power. So I added the far more powerful Z and now have a sports car of both types. I enjoy them both, choosing one of them (or my Altima coupe) in the morning based on my mood and the weather. Only in America!

FuszNissan · 04-09-2011, 03:10 PM

Started when my father had a Datsun Race team in the late 70's early 80's.....rest is history.

Red__Zed · 04-09-2011, 03:14 PM

Closest thing to another s2000 available new.

Cell · 04-09-2011, 03:21 PM

Around the end of 2009, I saw the Nismo on youtube and from there I just had to have it.

gr8-wrx · 04-09-2011, 03:23 PM

For me, it was totally an impulse, mid-life crisis purchase. Was previously thinking about a used C6 Corvette, but when my wife and I saw the Z roadster, it changed our minds. Wasn't planning on buying a car that day at all.

wilsonp · 04-09-2011, 03:30 PM

Looking for a sports car daily driver, couldn't find another NSX i wanted, was tired of going out of town for maintenance for the NSX, thought the Cayman was a bit pricey, would also have to take it out of town, say some 370Z articles talking about the improvements, liked the high-tech engine.

Test drove a roadster, decided the 370Z was the one, lucked up when a 2009 with everything I wanted came up locally for sale (one owner trade).

Nismo221 · 04-09-2011, 03:31 PM

For me my uncle collected the old Datsuns. Then one day he bought a 1992 300zx tt and I fell in love. At 15 I got my first Z, it was a 1990 2+2 300zx white. I passed on the 350z but when the 370z came out I knew I had to get one.

SPOHN · 04-09-2011, 05:27 PM

My dad had a 72 240 so I always followed the Z growing up. This is my second one.

LONDON2012 · 04-09-2011, 05:46 PM

In 05, right after high school, I saw a daytona blue 350z vert drive by. I had no idea what it was. I googled and eventually figured out it was a 350z. I went to the dealership and had sticker shock. It took me until September 09, but I was able to buy a used carbon silver 08 coupe. I loved that car. Then my wife totaled it in February of 2010. I couldn't afford a 370z yet, so I bought a 1990 300zx. I love the t-tops. Still tying to sell the 300zx. After that's gone I should be able to buy 09 370z Nismo in November. Eventually, I'll own another 08 carbon silver 350z again as my weekend toy, garage queen. As much as I like the 370z, I'm still in love with the 350z. I have a whole list of mods to do to one when the time is right. That'll be the one car that I own the rest of my life.

I also really enjoy the Z community. ZCON was an amazing experience and this forum is top notch!

04-09-2011, 01:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 34 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	How'd you get started hey all, just wanted to start a thread about this subject, been wondering about it for a while but havent really come up with everything as of yet sooooo........ pics, videos exc welcome too! Question is...... What made or got you turned onto the Z in the first place? what started this love affair between Man (or woman) and this beauty of a beast for you personally? For me, it just happened by chance, wasnt looking for a new car, not even thinking about it...well if you remember i was debating on a rx8 but kept looking through different dealerships. an then all the sudden i saw or read something about "affordable sports cars" and there was the Z so i logged onto Nissan's website and BAM! instantly breathless.....and it was Love at first sight... what say you guys? Last edited by Nismo89; 04-09-2011 at 09:50 PM.

04-09-2011, 01:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3842	I was just out of high school, worked all summer and bought a 3 year old 280Z. It was my affordable Jag. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

04-09-2011, 02:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
f18mech Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Va Beach Va Age: 57 Posts: 15 Drives: 09 370z7AT/nav/ Rep Power: 15	I was in the market for a sports car. My best friend said " you need to check out the new 370z!!".... First look, I fell in love....... named her Molly!!! I love this car!!! Last edited by f18mech; 04-09-2011 at 02:35 PM.

04-09-2011, 02:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1789	5th sports car buy for me. Always wanted a Z. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

04-09-2011, 03:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	Started when my father had a Datsun Race team in the late 70's early 80's.....rest is history. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

04-09-2011, 01:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
samb03 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: western Oklahoma Posts: 164 Drives: Black Cherry Sport Rep Power: 14	I was a starving mechanic working at a Nissan dealer fresh out of votech in 03-04. I really liked the 350's. Didn't think I would ever be able to own one. I switched careers. Got in the oil field. My income is stable enough for me to be comfortible with a car payment. My old classmate from votech that is still turning wrenches told me that the 370 was worth the extra 10K when they were clearing out the old 350Z stock. That cemented that I was going to get a 370.

04-09-2011, 02:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Eagle Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 884 Drives: 2011 370z Red 6MT Rep Power: 10656	Started with my dad and his orange 280Z in the mid 80's. I was probably about 4 or 5 when he got it, to me it was teh sex and Z's forever since have become a major influence on me and my life. This is my second sports car, second Z and the best car I've ever owned to date by far.

04-09-2011, 03:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	Bought my beloved zippy Miata 15 years ago (yes, it has Miata doors) but always missed more power. So I added the far more powerful Z and now have a sports car of both types. I enjoy them both, choosing one of them (or my Altima coupe) in the morning based on my mood and the weather. Only in America!

04-09-2011, 03:14 PM	#9 (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	Closest thing to another s2000 available new.

04-09-2011, 03:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 21	Around the end of 2009, I saw the Nismo on youtube and from there I just had to have it.

04-09-2011, 03:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 607 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	For me, it was totally an impulse, mid-life crisis purchase. Was previously thinking about a used C6 Corvette, but when my wife and I saw the Z roadster, it changed our minds. Wasn't planning on buying a car that day at all. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB, 2023 Toyota Corolla Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

04-09-2011, 03:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	Looking for a sports car daily driver, couldn't find another NSX i wanted, was tired of going out of town for maintenance for the NSX, thought the Cayman was a bit pricey, would also have to take it out of town, say some 370Z articles talking about the improvements, liked the high-tech engine. Test drove a roadster, decided the 370Z was the one, lucked up when a 2009 with everything I wanted came up locally for sale (one owner trade). __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

04-09-2011, 03:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
Nismo221 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Decatur, Alabama Age: 35 Posts: 489 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 14	For me my uncle collected the old Datsuns. Then one day he bought a 1992 300zx tt and I fell in love. At 15 I got my first Z, it was a 1990 2+2 300zx white. I passed on the 350z but when the 370z came out I knew I had to get one. __________________ Stillen Gen 3, Motordyne M370 Intake Manifold, 25 row oil cooler, Z1 test pipes, Greddy Ti-C 70mm dual exhaust, 15mm front/20mm rear spacers, RE-11's, V1 detector, LED interior lights, LED tag lights, Password JDM CF engine and radiator cooling covers.

04-09-2011, 05:27 PM	#14 (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	My dad had a 72 240 so I always followed the Z growing up. This is my second one. __________________

04-09-2011, 05:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
LONDON2012 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: colorado Posts: 109 Drives: 2014 Mustang Rep Power: 15	In 05, right after high school, I saw a daytona blue 350z vert drive by. I had no idea what it was. I googled and eventually figured out it was a 350z. I went to the dealership and had sticker shock. It took me until September 09, but I was able to buy a used carbon silver 08 coupe. I loved that car. Then my wife totaled it in February of 2010. I couldn't afford a 370z yet, so I bought a 1990 300zx. I love the t-tops. Still tying to sell the 300zx. After that's gone I should be able to buy 09 370z Nismo in November. Eventually, I'll own another 08 carbon silver 350z again as my weekend toy, garage queen. As much as I like the 370z, I'm still in love with the 350z. I have a whole list of mods to do to one when the time is right. That'll be the one car that I own the rest of my life. I also really enjoy the Z community. ZCON was an amazing experience and this forum is top notch!

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