What is your first Z memory?
 

What is your first Z memory? When did you -know- you had to own a Z?

For me it was in the early 70s, Georgia. My dad's best friend had a gorgeous yellow 240Z. My seat was always the 'back seat' which I never minded because the ride was worth it every time.

When in high school in the 90s there was a black 300zx that I would see on occasion. I had no idea what it was at the time but I loved that car and dreamed about driving it around all the time. Eventually I figured out what it was and started following the z cars through college, the 350 was out of my price range at the time but after working for a few years I was finally able to have my own Z car and ended up in a 370.

I saw this video posted by the TheTongMan on YouTube

Fell in love with the color and started to do research. Only problem was the color, transmission, and sports package was a rare combination until I finally found one at a (rude) Infiniti dealership :tup:
Thanks TongMan

Day I picked up the car, posted this pic to FB, I was SOOOOOOO happy
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when i saw a white 370Z for the first time in person.

When I didn't see many of them around my parts, I knew I had to own one just to be different.

However, to answer your other question of my first Z memory, it was my test drive at the dealership and looking like a fool not knowing how to put it in reverse. :bowrofl:

For me it was the first time I saw a silver 350z and realized it slightly resembled the Audi in iRobot with Will Smith. It was then I knew I had to have one.

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My boy had a 300zx ,pain in the *** to work on but a beast. I hated the 350z naturally being an s2000 guy but when I saw the 370z on the streets I thought it looked so tough from the side. I wanted to get out the Honda scene so I tested 30-35 options to get into. No way I was getting into boy racer evo sti, mustang looks do nothing for me. Almost got into g37 lease but wasn't into the looks as much.

Thanks for reading my cool story

My first 370z memory was sitting in a parking lot in 2009 with my best friend, who has very specific taste in cars. He's one to discredit a car over 1 aesthetic feature that he doesn't like.

Anyways, we sat there and saw a black 370 in the distance. We couldn't figure out what it was, so we walked up for a closer view. I said "it's effing beautiful!" and he said "wow, there's not a single thing I don't like." 2 years later, I graduated college, got a job, and bought the first car my best friend and I have ever completely agreed upon.

I remember back in 2003 or 2004. The 350Z was brand new and I saw a white roadster driven by a tennis mom at our pool. I absolutely hated it. The rims, the lack of spoiler, the convertible, the driver. I always chose the Audi TT over the 350Z in video games. :bowrofl: I think it was the hideous 03-05 rims that did it for me. Well fast forward to 2008. My buddy was trying to convince me how cool they were and how he was going to buy one. I was hating like usual and he ended up getting it. A black 2006 enthusiast with Nismo rims and exhaust. I sat in it, smelled it, felt it, drove it, and just fell in love. A few months later, I picked up a red 2007 (HR ftw) base. I was in Z heaven and immediately began modding it. Rims, exhaust, K&N, Pioneer HU, tints, etc. I lost her in a hydroplane accident a year later and was heartbroken. I drove around a 1992 camry until I made some money and June 5th 2013, I drove 4 hours into Alabama to pick up my new baby, a Solid Red 2009 370Z Nismo and once again began modding her. Thanks for listening! :tup:

Lurker here.. I'd rather hide in the shadows but wanted to share.

I knew I wanted a Z after driving them in Gran Turismo. When I was out for my first test drive with it, the first song I heard on the radio was Katy Perry - E.T.

I ended up not getting that particular Z due to some problems it had but the time period was right as E.T. was getting popular on the radio. Anytime I was out driving, that song was on... haunting me, reminding me of that day I was behind the wheel of a Z. The more I heard it the more I wanted, no, needed to get a Z.

Eventually the stars aligned and I was able to find the Z that fit me perfectly. As I was driving it out of the lot, the first song I put on was E.T.... I'm sure I looked like an idiot.


Anyways... back into the shadows.....

Younger guy here, so no memories of the 240Z or 300ZX. But my first real life memory of the Z was the first day I test drove one. I'd never driven a car that felt nearly as special. Everything just felt right. This was a feeling I didn't get while driving any other car until then, which including our family car a Camry, an Lancer Ralliart, a G37, Golf GTI, Mini Cooper, Mustang GT, Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Track, Accord V6, Altima coupe, Maxima, 135i, RX8 and a first gen Boxter.

This feeling has only been replicated the day I drove a 911 Turbo S, although not nearly to the same extent as when I first took a 370Z out of the dealer lot. It's a feeling I'll never forget.

A buddy of mine in high school had a red Z31. I drove it all the time. I almost bought a blue '86, but it got sold out from under me. I wanted a Z32, but they were new at the time and well out of my price range.

As a child in the late 80s, I saw a black 300ZX Turbo on the street for the first time. I wasn't even into cars yet so I had no idea what it was. It wasn't going fast, just making a left turn on a busy street and we were on the other side. The shape and lines of the car ignited my passion for the Z. In a sea of Tauruses and Accords, the Z32 took the prize. I've been in love ever since.

It would take another 20 years before I could finally own the car of my childhood dreams.

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My dad drove an XKE and I wanted one as well. In no way shape, size or form could I have afforded one then, so I bought the Jap copy, a 1978 280Z. A wonderful decision that has allowed me to have a Z story every day for more than thirty years.

Thank you Mr K.

Went to the lot with intent to purchase a 350, but was swayed to the 370 with 10 miles on the odometer. During the test drive I couldn't help but enjoy everything about it, especially the outward view with the triple gauges. Can't believe it has been three years already and I still enjoy it.

I totally agree. 3 lovely years.

I admired the original 240Z back in 1970. The 260Z and 280Z's became what we used to call "Secretary Specials", i.e. chick cars, especially when they offered them with automatics. The 2+2 was an abomination. Nissan recovered with the 300, lost it again with the 350Z which looks like a sporting version of a PT Cruiser, and recovered their panache with the 370Z. It's my first Z, and I may buy the replacement model if they address the road noise issue, it really does distract from the car being an enjoyable GT for trips and would be an easy fix. Otherwise it may be the next generation G Coupe from Infiniti, as long as it's not as ugly as the current year models which look more like products from Hyundai.

Just after college, right after I started my first real job, I wanted a new '92 300Z. Went to my local dealership and loved it on the test drive. However, at a whopping $27,995 it was out of my budget. So I bought a new '92 Eclipse and patiently waited until a "Z" as a toy was in my budget.

Way back in the 70's when one of the older guys in our neighborhood bought one, loved them ever after and bought my first one (Used 280ZX) in 87. Shortly there after I got a ticket for doing 105 in a 55. Learned to slow my butt down which is why I am still here today.

When my husband and I decided we couldn't (wouldn't) buy a Mustang....started looking for an alternative....Googled Sports Cars 2012/images.
Camaro-nope-back seat
Corvette-too expensive
Google again ...Sports Cars/2012/under 40000
BAM!! There it was!!! Had NO IDEA i could afford a Z!!!!
More research
More investgation
More looking and talking
And remembering...my cool older cousins Datsun when i was in 8th grade...my old managers 300zx....thinking ...maybe, maybe. Looking at spec sheets, comparing.
Choosing TWO colors just in case so i would not be disappointed and still be able to bargain.
Sigh....year long process! And gawd , the car was EVERYTHING a sports car should be-to me anyway-2 seats-stick shift-rear wheel drive-fat tires-sexy as hell-and who in my area had one?! NOBODY!!!
Then i saw Harry in person and it was over for me!!!
^^^^ this-my first memory that counts!!!
I love Harry.

:tup: absolutely.


No questions or doubts.

MY CAR.

Growing up, I had a neighbor who had a 260z & 280z when they were new. Never thought too much about it, but thought they were nice. Then dated a girl in high school that had a ratty black 240z that had one of the worst over-sprayed & runny paint jobs I can remember & she use to go on & on how great her car was when I thought it was a total POS that felt like it was going to rattle itself apart going down the road.

Not the best of memories, but you asked for the first. ;)

It really started with the 90s 300ZX even that I always like the 240 and first gen 280.

my first Z memory was riding in my uncle's red TT Z32 pushing 500+whp(dont know the exact number but it was over 500whp) when i was 10
I think after that day, i was hooked on imports especially the Z cars

When I saw a bunch of nice 350Z's rolling around in Vancouver (Richmond) in the early 2000, I knew I had to get one. It's even better now that the 370Z is so much better than the previous gen.

When the first time I saw my z on autotrader.com I knew I have to get it.:icon17: And I got it.:tup:

My first Z memory is... When I saw a 350z in person back to 2003, I regreted I didn't bring a second pair of underwear.:roflpuke2:

And then you decided to get a silver one instead?:ugh2:

JK JK:icon17:

umm my first Z memory would have to be when I saw DK driving the Z in fast and furious Tokyo Drift.
I was like !! What car is that?!
I did some research on google, and Found out that it was a 350Z. However, I only liked DKS because If I recall correctly, it was a nismo with some body kit or something.

Eventually I ended up on the NissanUsa Website and I discovered the 370Z!
I fell in love right away!!!
The interior seemed nice, and the exterior looked so sexy.

I would drool over the 370z when I would see one of the street ( I still do, even owning one).

At the time, I had just graduated High school, with no job, but I was excited to one day own a 370Z.

Eventually, I did get a job, and within the year I bought one :D.

I really wanted the Gun Metal, however, my brother for whatever reason got me to want a white one instead. I would, on occasion, check listings for Z around my area to see what prices were out there. I one day, came across an Ad for a 11' w/ Sport package with only 3k Miles. I thought it was a great deal. The next day, I decided to go check the car out. I was not planning on buying it, but I just wanted to check it out for the heck of it. When I was saw it in person, it looked soooo shiny! There it was, a Magnetic Black 370Z with the sports package (which for me, was a must). Black, was not my first option but I just fell in love with it right there and then.( Funny thing is that debating between Gun metal and Pearl White, I somehow had a feeling I would end up with some other color instead).

The guy offered me to test drive it, but I told him I would pass. I came back the next day, and I then took the offer on the test drive. At first I was scared because I had never driven a sports car before, however, I was also very excited!

Test drive was awesome, and after like an hour of doing paper work the keys were in my hand!

Funny thing is that, when I was test driving the car, they had a couple that was going to test drive the car around 4. When I got back they told me they were also doing some finance paper work etc. So pretty much, whoever pulled the deal on the car first, was theirs to take. I ended up pulling the trigger first, and I could not have been any happier. The other guy, which was trying to work on a deal on the Z, was really really mad that he lost the car to me! LOL
The dealership then offered to show him some of the Dodge SRTS or whatever but he did not care for them. haha

Driving away from the lot, I had the biggest smile on my face :D.
During the drive home, I had a guy in an STI start to wave his hand at me. At first I thought he wanted to race, I'm like "oh boyy here we go". ( I wasn't interested in racing someone, especially when I just got my car)
Anways, he was trying to signal me to roll my window down. Again, I thought he wanted to race so at first I did not bother. Eventually, I gave in. I rolled my windows down, and he said " Dude your car is soooo sickkkkk, my brother had a 350z but he wrecked it". I said, "Thankss I just got it". I then continued on my drive home.


When I got home, my sibblings did not know that I had just gotten a Z.
To make this short, I gave them all test drives woo!

The End

LOL

Back in the early 80s, a buddy of mine tried to unload his perfectly running 240Z to me for free (kid on the way) but I turned him down because I didn't have a place to park it. I still take medications for the trauma of my mistake.

I flipped through an Option magazine that I bought at the airport for my trip back home.

I saw the ad for the upcoming release of the Amuse kit. That was when I knew that this was the car that I wanted. It was probably the best looking car I have ever seen (non-supercar).

Then the reasons to get the car just kept on flowing.

My first Z memory was about 1972. I test drove a used 1971 240Z. The salesman had the attitude I couldn't afford it, it was $2000, and the car had a bad slipping clutch. I wouldn't buy it.

My dad had this picture of him holding me when I was baby sitting on the hood of his 280Z in 1988. Ever since I saw that pic for the first time around 10 or 11 years old, I've wanted one, and I finally got handed to the keys to my own around 12 years later.

My brother bought a used 260Z 2+2 back in the late 80's. I drove it a few times, and I was hooked. I didn't really like the look of the 2+2 version, but the car was fast, handled like nobodys business and was relatively inexpensive.

My first 370Z memory was the commercial where the car was driving all over the city; drifting, synchro-revving and just looking bada$$. It took a few years before I saw one in person, and the rest is history.

When did I know I had to own one?

Back in '09 or '10, I don't remember, Nissan had a Monterrey Blue Sport Pkg on display outside of Jobing.com Arena at Westgate. I fell in love w/the color and look right there.

Waited, researched, saved, etc. for three years before I could finally get one... ended up with one that looked even better! (:stirthepot:)

I was 15, she was 16. The night she made me a man in her 280Z was when I knew I'd someday own my own.

Test drove a brand new one in February 2011 for my wife after the dealer sold a used one I went by to check out. The used car sales guy made me pull the Z out of their ridiculously crowded garage, which was my first experience with how terrible the vision is out of the Z, but it didn't deter me one bit. I gave them my budget, told them how much I wanted for my trade, they found me a new one in OK with everything I wanted, and I drove home in loaner Z for the week. A little over a year later, my wife got a new job and a new commute with lots more traffic, and the Z became my DD :driving:

I had a friend back in high school who had a 350z. He let me drive it around town one time and from then on I knew I had to have one some day.

I love al these stories!!

bringin' the Z love :tup: all y'all! :happydance:

+1 for the OP!

my first memory? driving the z off the lot at buena park nissan's murderous driveway, and immediately hearing the telltale signs of scraping the sport spoiler. :facepalm: