Farewell, Fairlady.....

m4a1mustang · 12-03-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Elan

Over-priced?! My buddy picked up a 2006 with 40,000 miles for 25k and we just found a 2008 Z51 fully loaded with 24k miles for 28k. Just gotta know where to look!

Very nice car OP! They are so much fun to drive!

You seem to forget what forum you're on! This place hates on anything that isn't a Z.

6MT · 12-03-2013, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

You seem to forget what forum you're on! This place hates on anything that isn't a Z.

b15 · 12-03-2013, 08:59 PM

Vette definitely isnt overpriced. In my opinion, its a fairly cheap car for what you get performance wise, it's just not my style, just like the Z wasnt the OPs.

Congrats on the new ride. Enjoy!

Haboob · 12-03-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

You seem to forget what forum you're on! This place hates on anything that isn't a Z.

I don't hate you.

MyKindaGuise · 12-03-2013, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

You seem to forget what forum you're on! This place hates on anything that isn't a Z.

We cant all be ford focus driving fairy's

But seriously...really shocked at the closed minded views on this forum.

Enjoy the Vette Gix...Ill still be car showing with you in spring

OldFart · 12-03-2013, 10:45 PM

Did you pick up the new lady at Stoudt's? A few months ago had been eyeing up an Atomic Orange one they had down there.

fzgood · 12-03-2013, 11:02 PM

Hope the new car brings you the joy your Z didn't. It is a looker. Best of luck!

cv129 · 12-03-2013, 11:25 PM

congrats, have fun with that torque monster, that should be a nice contrast

Akbubba47 · 12-04-2013, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

You seem to forget what forum you're on! This place hates on anything that isn't a Z.

I've owned 24 cars. Only 2 of them were Z's. I'm not hating on his choice. Just said it wasn't for me. I do feel it's overpriced. More directly towards the price they cost new vs the rapid depreciation the vehicle suffers. Let that be disputed, I'll wait.

alcheng · 12-04-2013, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by yellogixxer

I traded in my Z for a 'Vette today. I have to say the Z is an awesome car. It is refined in it's performance, a fun and pleasant car to own and drive, but we just never really connected.
2 years ago, I traded my Mustang GT for the Z and had buyer's remorse until I picked up the keys to my new car. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing bad to say about the Z, or any other foreign car for that matter, it just isn't my cup of tea. It wasn't for a lack of trying. In the 2 years I had my car, I racked up over 32,000 miles...each one enjoyable...and it would easily have been more if I wasn't trying not to drive it into the ground. It was always a fine sight to see when walking through the parking lot and caching the 2/3 profile view of the Z. I would often peek into the garage to catch a view...it really is a pretty car.
The Z community, especially the guys and girls on this forum, are a great bunch of people. I wish I could have been as enthusiastic about the car as most of you are. I met a lot of interesting people here and made a few friends. I learned a lot from the people on this forum. I tackled some mods and got more than a few technical answers here.
I'll probably continue to lurk around here, because it is an interesting forum, but now I'll be a real outsider....one that drives a 'Vette!!

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

You seem to forget what forum you're on! This place hates on anything that isn't a Z.

we give our love.... as long as you don't have a mustang....

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yellogixxer · 12-04-2013, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

Congrats on the purcahse OP. The Vette certainly is a superior car. I understand what you mean about not bonding with your car. I somewhat feel the same about my 370Z, which is a bit annoying because I've always instantly felt the bond with my previous Z cars. In fact, I haven't driven my Z in over 3 weeks. Maybe I'm just geting old.

I don't think age has anything to do with it. It's just a chemistry thing. It's like dating a super hot chick that you don't have anything in common with. It's great for the first week or so, then you just want to move on.

yellogixxer · 12-04-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by OldFart

Did you pick up the new lady at Stoudt's? A few months ago had been eyeing up an Atomic Orange one they had down there.

No, I think that one's still at Stoudt's. I live only a couple miles from there. He has nice inventory, but doesn't like to deal on price much.

Fountainhead · 12-04-2013, 08:58 AM

I have always thought of Vettes as grandpa cars, I'm 53 and that opinion hasn't changed much. I've never seen a young guy driving one, but I guess that's an opinion not a fact.
I don't begrudge you wanting one but they just never have appealed to me, don't know why, they are definitely badass haulass cars for sure.
If you like having one I'm proud for you.
Stick around and keep us up to date on your experience.

TheGreatOne · 12-04-2013, 09:11 AM

Have fun with the Vette, sorry you never connected with the Z.

I have to say the Z06 has grown on me, mainly ones I've seen that were black on black, but friend had a beautiful ZR1 Vette in red with lots of CF and that thing was beautiful. Interior was much improved on the last one (not as cheap looking)

Honestly if I had to consider another sports car and it wasn't a Z, it would probably be a Z06 with a ZR1 kit or an Audi TT RS

Mt Tam I am · 12-04-2013, 10:53 AM

If I go 'vette, it will be a C7.

The OP got a faster car for little money. Nice job.

12-03-2013, 08:59 PM	#18 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	Vette definitely isnt overpriced. In my opinion, its a fairly cheap car for what you get performance wise, it's just not my style, just like the Z wasnt the OPs. Congrats on the new ride. Enjoy! bigdog1250 and Elan like this.

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fzgood Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 136 Drives: '13 370z 6MT TS PW Rep Power: 25	Hope the new car brings you the joy your Z didn't. It is a looker. Best of luck! yellogixxer likes this.

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cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,192 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	congrats, have fun with that torque monster, that should be a nice contrast bigdog1250 and yellogixxer like this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

12-04-2013, 09:11 AM	#29 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Have fun with the Vette, sorry you never connected with the Z. I have to say the Z06 has grown on me, mainly ones I've seen that were black on black, but friend had a beautiful ZR1 Vette in red with lots of CF and that thing was beautiful. Interior was much improved on the last one (not as cheap looking) Honestly if I had to consider another sports car and it wasn't a Z, it would probably be a Z06 with a ZR1 kit or an Audi TT RS __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

12-04-2013, 10:53 AM	#30 (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	If I go 'vette, it will be a C7. The OP got a faster car for little money. Nice job. __________________ "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

12-03-2013, 10:45 PM	#21 (permalink)
OldFart Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Carlisle, PA Age: 61 Posts: 682 Drives: 2011 Wannabe Nismo Rep Power: 959	Did you pick up the new lady at Stoudt's? A few months ago had been eyeing up an Atomic Orange one they had down there.

12-04-2013, 08:58 AM	#28 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 14	I have always thought of Vettes as grandpa cars, I'm 53 and that opinion hasn't changed much. I've never seen a young guy driving one, but I guess that's an opinion not a fact. I don't begrudge you wanting one but they just never have appealed to me, don't know why, they are definitely badass haulass cars for sure. If you like having one I'm proud for you. Stick around and keep us up to date on your experience.

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