No Respect

happytheman · 04-25-2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sizzle

Last summer I was driving a lady friend home from a local wine fest. She was a little toasty. I had the top down and pulled into a Tim Hortons so she could grab a coffee.

Just before we were about to leave, a jeep full of teens pulled in beside us and they started raving about my car. My lady friend jumps up onto my seat with her dirty outdoor-million-people-trampling-the-grass-winefest shoes on to talk with the people in the jeep...

Funny, it was the last time she has rode in my car...

I would have come unglued.

Can I assume you said something to her, or did you just let it go and no longer invite her down to Napa Valley?

Hambone1 · 04-25-2011, 10:47 PM

For those who say it's just a car...why didn't you buy a Camry? Obviously at the end of the day it is after all a car, but I think the majority of people here bought their cars because they have a passion for driving in some form or another. There's plenty of appliances with far more amenities and better mpg, etc for lower price.

MyZ4U2C · 04-25-2011, 10:51 PM

sstevens7 · 04-25-2011, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hambone1

For those who say it's just a car...why didn't you buy a Camry? Obviously at the end of the day it is after all a car, but I think the majority of people here bought their cars because they have a passion for driving in some form or another. There's plenty of appliances with far more amenities and better mpg, etc for lower price.

Well said and it has to do with taking care of your investment.

TreeSemdyZee · 04-25-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by blue660r01

It's just a car.

+1

And I'm sorry, as much as I love my Z, it's not an investment.

frost · 04-25-2011, 11:13 PM

I wouldn't call something I spent $40k on "just a car." There is nothing wrong in taking pride in your stuff. JMHO.

Trips · 04-25-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I wouldn't call something I spent $40k on "just a car." There is nothing wrong in taking pride in your stuff. JMHO.

Serious, if that had happen to me? I would have told the guy " I think I ran over something can you get off and check my front tire?" an as soon as he get in front to check? RUN his A$$ over!! He won't do that again.

Amuse370 · 04-25-2011, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hambone1

For those who say it's just a car...why didn't you buy a Camry? Obviously at the end of the day it is after all a car, but I think the majority of people here bought their cars because they have a passion for driving in some form or another. There's plenty of appliances with far more amenities and better mpg, etc for lower price.

i love my Z

MyZ4U2C · 04-25-2011, 11:23 PM

I wouldn't spend $30-$40k on " just a car " otherwise I would be looking for a used beater.. If you are spending that much, it should be something you keep in pristine condition and take care of, I plan to baby my Z like no other lol..In a way, this will be like a dream car for me..always wanted a Porsche..but my salary doesnt go that far and this is really the next best thing at more than half the cost

happytheman · 04-25-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

+1

And I'm sorry, as much as I love my Z, it's not an investment.

Same thing goes for the clothes I wear..they may not be an investment but If given a choice, I'll choose the crisp, clean shirt over one with coffee stains.

tsolin01 · 04-25-2011, 11:30 PM

This is exactly why I don't drive people to lunch lol

Hambone1 · 04-25-2011, 11:32 PM

It's not a traditional investment per se, in that you're hoping to make a financial gain from purchasing it, however it is highly unlikely that anyone will spend their $30-40k with little regard to it's condition

happytheman · 04-25-2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tsolin01

This is exactly why I don't drive people to lunch lol

I gotta say..having a two seater now definitely has it's advantages! The dude with the four door is ALWAYS going to get picked to drive!

sstevens7 · 04-25-2011, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman

I gotta say..having a two seater now definitely has it's advantages! The dude with the four door is ALWAYS going to get picked to drive!

yes this is true

frost · 04-25-2011, 11:41 PM

Most of the computers we are using cost under $2k, which is WAY less than our cars, but we don't go dumping coffee on it, or putting our dirty shoes on it.
America is awesome, we keep our $30k cars in the driveway so our junk can sit in the garage.

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MyZ4U2C Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 448 Drives: 40th Z #51, 15 FozXT Rep Power: 554	I wouldn't spend $30-$40k on " just a car " otherwise I would be looking for a used beater.. If you are spending that much, it should be something you keep in pristine condition and take care of, I plan to baby my Z like no other lol..In a way, this will be like a dream car for me..always wanted a Porsche..but my salary doesnt go that far and this is really the next best thing at more than half the cost __________________ 40th Anniversary Fairlady Z - Tommy Kaira - FI CF CBE - Stillen Gen 3

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